18235678. NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE AND STORAGE DEVICE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE AND STORAGE DEVICE
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NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE AND STORAGE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18235678 titled 'NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE AND STORAGE DEVICE
The storage device described in the patent application includes a non-volatile memory with blocks containing independently erasable sub-blocks. The storage controller selects an erase mode based on operation schedule and power consumption, controlling the erase operation accordingly.
- The storage device has a non-volatile memory with blocks containing independently erasable sub-blocks.
- The storage controller selects an erase mode based on operation schedule and power consumption.
- The erase operation is controlled according to the selected erase mode, either erasing one selected sub-block or two or more selected sub-blocks within a block.
Potential Applications: - Data storage devices - Solid-state drives - Embedded systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient use of non-volatile memory - Optimal erase operations based on power consumption and operation schedule
Benefits: - Improved performance of storage devices - Enhanced durability of non-volatile memory - Energy-efficient operation
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Non-Volatile Memory Management for Data Storage Devices This technology can be utilized in various data storage devices, solid-state drives, and embedded systems, improving their performance and efficiency. The market implications include increased demand for high-performance storage solutions in various industries.
Prior Art: No specific prior art information provided in the abstract.
Frequently Updated Research: No information on frequently updated research related to this technology provided in the abstract.
Questions about Enhanced Non-Volatile Memory Management for Data Storage Devices:
Question 1: How does the selection of different erase modes impact the overall performance of the storage device? Answer: The selection of different erase modes allows for optimized erase operations based on power consumption and operation schedule, leading to improved performance and efficiency of the storage device.
Question 2: What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different types of data storage devices? Answer: Implementing this technology in various data storage devices may require customization and integration efforts to ensure compatibility and optimal performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
A storage device includes at least one non-volatile memory including a plurality of blocks, each block of the plurality of blocks including a plurality of independently erasable sub-blocks. The storage device further includes a storage controller configured to select an erase mode from among a plurality of erase modes according to at least one of an operation schedule and a power consumption of the non-volatile memory, and control an erase operation of the non-volatile memory, according to the selected erase mode. Based on the selected erase mode being a first sub-block erase mode, the storage controller controls an erase operation with respect to one selected sub-block of a selected block. Based on the selected erase mode being a second sub-block erase mode, the storage controller controls an erase operation with respect to two or more selected sub-blocks of the selected block.
