17802009. MEMORY DEVICE HAVING AN IMPROVED ECC ARCHITECTURE simplified abstract (MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.)
MEMORY DEVICE HAVING AN IMPROVED ECC ARCHITECTURE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Christophe Laurent of Agrate Brianza (IT)
Riccardo Muzzetto of Arcore (IT)
MEMORY DEVICE HAVING AN IMPROVED ECC ARCHITECTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17802009 titled 'MEMORY DEVICE HAVING AN IMPROVED ECC ARCHITECTURE
The present disclosure pertains to a memory device with an array of memory cells and an operating circuit for managing the array's operation. The operating circuit includes an encoding unit that generates a codeword comprising payload data stored in multiple memory cells, parity data stored in parity cells, and extra payload data in unused parity cells. A decoding unit performs an ECC operation on the codeword based on the selected ECC protection level.
- The memory device includes an encoding unit that generates a codeword with payload data, parity data, and extra payload data.
- The number of parity cells used is selectable based on the ECC protection level chosen.
- The decoding unit performs ECC operations based on the selected protection level.
- Circuit portions in the encoding and decoding units are selectively activable based on the ECC protection level.
- Each circuit portion manages a predetermined payload and parity quantity of the codeword.
- Potential Applications:**
This technology can be applied in various data storage systems, such as solid-state drives, servers, and cloud storage, to enhance data reliability and integrity.
- Problems Solved:**
This technology addresses the need for efficient error correction and data protection in memory devices, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
- Benefits:**
- Improved data reliability and integrity - Enhanced error correction capabilities - Efficient use of memory cells for storing data and parity information
- Commercial Applications:**
Title: Enhanced Data Protection Technology for Memory Devices This technology can be commercially utilized in the development of high-performance data storage solutions for industries such as data centers, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
- Prior Art:**
Readers interested in prior art related to this technology can explore research papers, patents, and industry publications on error correction codes and data storage technologies.
- Frequently Updated Research:**
Researchers in the field of data storage and error correction continue to explore advancements in ECC techniques and memory device architectures to improve data reliability and performance.
- Questions about Memory Device with ECC Protection:**
1. How does the selectable ECC protection level impact the performance of the memory device? 2. What are the potential implications of using extra payload data in unused parity cells for data storage efficiency?
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a memory device comprising an array of memory cells and an operating circuit for managing the operation of the array, the operating circuit comprising an encoding unit configured to generate a codeword, the codeword comprising payload data stored in a plurality of memory cells of the array, parity data associated with the payload data stored in parity cells of the memory array, wherein a number of parity cells to be used to store the parity data is selectable based on a status of the plurality of memory cells and is related to a selected Error Correction Code (ECC) protection level, and extra payload data stored in unused parity cells, the device further comprising a decoding unit configured to perform an ECC operation on the stored codeword based on the selected ECC protection level. The encoding unit and the decoding unit comprise respective circuit portions configured to be selectively activable based on the selected ECC protection level, and each circuit portion is configured to manage a respective predetermined payload and parity quantity of the codeword.
