18096053. MEMORY DEVICE, A CONTROLLER FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, A MEMORY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME, AND AN OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 MEMORY DEVICE, A CONTROLLER FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, A MEMORY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME, AND AN OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MEMORY DEVICE, A CONTROLLER FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, A MEMORY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME, AND AN OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Original Abstract Submitted
MEMORY DEVICE, A CONTROLLER FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, A MEMORY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME, AND AN OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
MEMORY DEVICE, A CONTROLLER FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, A MEMORY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME, AND AN OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18096053 titled 'MEMORY DEVICE, A CONTROLLER FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, A MEMORY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME, AND AN OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a memory device with an error correction circuit and an error check and scrub (ECS) circuit. The ECS circuit performs a scrubbing operation on the memory cell array and includes two registers: one to store error addresses obtained during scrubbing and another to store a page offline address received from an external device.
- The memory device has a memory cell array with multiple memory cells at intersections of wordlines and bitlines.
- An error correction circuit is included to read data from the memory cell array and correct any errors in the read data.
- The error check and scrub (ECS) circuit performs a scrubbing operation on the memory cell array.
- The ECS circuit includes a first register to store error addresses obtained during the scrubbing operation.
- The ECS circuit also includes a second register to store a page offline address received from an external device.
Potential Applications
- This memory device can be used in various electronic devices that require reliable and error-free data storage, such as computers, smartphones, and servers.
- It can be particularly useful in applications where data integrity is critical, such as in financial systems, healthcare systems, and data centers.
Problems Solved
- The error correction circuit helps in identifying and correcting errors in the read data, ensuring accurate and reliable data storage.
- The ECS circuit performs a scrubbing operation to proactively identify and correct errors in the memory cell array, preventing data corruption and improving overall data integrity.
Benefits
- The memory device provides enhanced data integrity by incorporating error correction and scrubbing operations.
- The error correction circuit and ECS circuit help in maintaining the accuracy and reliability of stored data.
- The ability to store error addresses and page offline addresses in registers allows for efficient error management and troubleshooting.
Original Abstract Submitted
A memory device including: a memory cell array including a plurality of memory cells disposed at intersections of wordlines and bitlines; an error correction circuit configured to read data from the memory cell array and to correct an error in the read data; and an error check and scrub (ECS) circuit configured to perform a scrubbing operation on the memory cell array, wherein the ECS circuit includes: a first register configured to store an error address obtained in the scrubbing operation; and a second register configured to store a page offline address received from an external device.
