Micron technology, inc. (20240161859). APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SEPARATE WRITE ENABLE FOR SINGLE-PASS ACCESS OF DATA, METADATA, AND PARITY INFORMATION simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SEPARATE WRITE ENABLE FOR SINGLE-PASS ACCESS OF DATA, METADATA, AND PARITY INFORMATION
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SEPARATE WRITE ENABLE FOR SINGLE-PASS ACCESS OF DATA, METADATA, AND PARITY INFORMATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SEPARATE WRITE ENABLE FOR SINGLE-PASS ACCESS OF DATA, METADATA, AND PARITY INFORMATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sujeet Ayyapureddi of Boise ID (US)
Scott E. Smith of Boise ID (US)
APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SEPARATE WRITE ENABLE FOR SINGLE-PASS ACCESS OF DATA, METADATA, AND PARITY INFORMATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240161859 titled 'APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SEPARATE WRITE ENABLE FOR SINGLE-PASS ACCESS OF DATA, METADATA, AND PARITY INFORMATION
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes apparatuses, systems, and methods for separate write enable signals for data, metadata, and parity information in a memory array. Here are the key points:
- Memory array divided into column planes and an extra column plane
- Data and parity information stored in column planes, metadata in extra column plane
- Extra column plane has separate write enable signals to activate different portions of bit lines
- Example access operation involves providing column select signal and write enable signals to activate specific bit lines for data retrieval
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Data storage systems
- Error correction systems
- Memory devices requiring efficient data retrieval
Problems Solved
- Efficient separation of data, metadata, and parity information
- Reduced power consumption during data retrieval
- Improved data integrity and error correction capabilities
Benefits
- Enhanced data storage and retrieval efficiency
- Increased reliability in memory systems
- Lower power consumption during data operations
Potential Commercial Applications
- Data centers
- Cloud storage providers
- Consumer electronics manufacturers
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of separate write enable signals for different types of information in memory systems, but the specific implementation described in this patent application may be novel and inventive.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does this technology compare to existing methods of separating data, metadata, and parity information in memory arrays? 2. What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of implementing separate write enable signals for different types of information in memory systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
apparatuses, systems, and methods for separate write enable signals for data, metadata, and parity information. a memory array is divided into column planes and an extra column plane. in some modes of the memory device, data and parity information is stored in the column planes and metadata is stored in the extra column plane. the extra column plane includes separate write enable signals (or separate states of a single signal) which activate different portions of the bit lines (e.g., even and odd bit lines). in an example access operation, a column select signal is provided to the extra column plane along with one or the other write enable signals such that fewer than all of the bit lines activated by the column select signal provide data.
