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Data storage device and method for operating the same

US9424183B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2014
Grant dateAug 23, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2212/7205
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An operating method of a data storage device includes receiving a write request, determining whether it is possible to perform a first write operation of simultaneously writing a plurality of bits in each of memory cells coupled to one word line of a nonvolatile memory apparatus, and performing a garbage collection operation for the nonvolatile memory apparatus, according to a determination result, and generating first merged data.

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