View source for 18504324. APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SINGLE-PASS ACCESS OF ECC INFORMATION, METADATA INFORMATION OR COMBINATIONS THEREOF simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)

=APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SINGLE-PASS ACCESS OF ECC INFORMATION, METADATA INFORMATION OR COMBINATIONS THEREOF=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Micron Technology, Inc.|Micron Technology, Inc.]]


[[Category:Micron Technology, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Scott E. Smith of Boise ID (US)|Scott E. Smith of Boise ID (US)]][[Category:Scott E. Smith of Boise ID (US)]]

[[:Category:Sujeet Ayyapureddi of Boise ID (US)|Sujeet Ayyapureddi of Boise ID (US)]][[Category:Sujeet Ayyapureddi of Boise ID (US)]]

==APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SINGLE-PASS ACCESS OF ECC INFORMATION, METADATA INFORMATION OR COMBINATIONS THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18504324 titled 'APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SINGLE-PASS ACCESS OF ECC INFORMATION, METADATA INFORMATION OR COMBINATIONS THEREOF

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes apparatuses, systems, and methods for single-pass access of ECC information, metadata information, or combinations thereof in a memory array. The memory array includes multiple column planes and an extra column plane, allowing for efficient storage and retrieval of data and metadata.

* Memory array with multiple column planes and an extra column plane
* Memory device operating in a 4x4 single-pass mode
* Data stored in selected column planes, metadata stored in extra column plane
* ECC circuit storing parity bits in non-selected column planes
* Single access of memory array for data, metadata, and parity retrieval

== Potential Applications ==
This technology can be applied in various industries such as data storage, cloud computing, and telecommunications for efficient data management and error correction.

== Problems Solved ==
1. Efficient storage and retrieval of data and metadata in a memory array
2. Simplified access to ECC information for error correction

== Benefits ==
1. Improved data management and error correction capabilities
2. Enhanced performance and reliability of memory devices
3. Cost-effective solution for storing and accessing data and metadata

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Optimizing data storage systems for improved performance and reliability

== Possible Prior Art ==
Prior art in memory storage systems with ECC capabilities and metadata storage solutions may exist, but further research is needed to identify specific examples.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this technology compare to existing memory array designs with ECC capabilities? ===
This article does not provide a direct comparison to existing memory array designs with ECC capabilities. Further research is needed to understand the specific advantages and differences of this technology.

=== What are the potential limitations or challenges of implementing this single-pass access method in memory arrays? ===
The article does not address potential limitations or challenges of implementing this single-pass access method in memory arrays. Further investigation is required to assess any obstacles or constraints in practical applications.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for single-pass access of ECC information, metadata information, or combinations thereof. The memory array includes a number of column planes and an extra column plane. A memory device may be set in an ×4 single-pass operational mode. In this mode, the memory may store data in a selected ones of the column planes, and metadata may be stored in the extra column plane. An error correction code circuit (ECC) may store parity bits associated with the data and metadata in non-selected ones of the column planes. In this manner, the data, metadata, and parity may be accessed as part of a single access of the memory array.



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