Memory read-channel with signal processing on general purpose processor
US9753877B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F5/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for processing a data value in a read channel of a memory device. The data value provided to a general purpose processor for processing. The data value is not decoded data and may comprise one or more of a raw data value and an intermediate data value. The data value can be provided to the general purpose processor, for example, upon a detection of one or more predefined trigger conditions. A data value can be obtained from a memory device and then be redirected to a general purpose processor. The data value is not decoded data. The redirection can be conditionally performed if one or more predefined bypass conditions exist. The general purpose processor is optionally time-shared with one or more additional applications.
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