Abstract:
Apparatus and method for data integrity management in a data storage device. In accordance with some embodiments, a controller transfers user data blocks between a host device and a main memory. Each user data block has an associated logical address. A data integrity manager generates and stores a verification code for each user data block in a table structure in a local memory. The data integrity manager uses the verification code to independently verify a most current version of a selected user data block is being retrieved by the controller from the main memory during a host read request.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are disclosed for probabilistic aging command sorting, including adjusting an execution order for a command based on a probability of the command reaching a time out threshold. Various example embodiments are directed to selecting a command for execution from a queue of commands awaiting execution, in which the commands have non-uniform attributes influencing their selection and a time limit within which to execute them. In some embodiments, an apparatus may comprise a circuit configured to calculate a first estimated access time to execute a selected command from a command queue, modify the first estimated access time based on a probability of the selected command reaching a time-out age threshold to determine a time out-adjusted access time, and execute the selected command in an order based on the time out-adjusted access time.
Abstract:
Methods, apparatuses, and systems for allowing a single-die preamp to act as two or more virtual preamps for reading or writing data through multiple heads or elements concurrently. A selection register of a preamplifier is set to enable access to a primary register map. Values of registers in the primary register map are set to program a primary preamp channel for performing read or write operations to a first head. The selection register is then set to enable access to a secondary register map, and values of registers in the secondary register map are set to program a secondary preamp channel for performing read or write operations to a second head. Read or write operations can be performed to the first head through the primary preamp channel at a same time that read or write operations are performed to the second head through the second preamp channel.
Abstract:
Apparatus and method for detecting media defects using a multi-sensor transducer. In some embodiments, a first pattern is written to a first track on a rotatable storage media and a second pattern is written to a second track on the media. A first read sensor of a multi-sensor transducer senses the first pattern from the first track and a second read sensor of the multi-sensor transducer concurrently senses the second pattern from the second track. At least one storage media defect is detected responsive to the sensed first and second patterns.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for detecting mode hopping in a laser diode or other optical energy source in heat-assisted magnetic recording. An output power of the laser diode or other optical energy source is measured and the output power is differentiated over time to determine a rate of change. If it is determined that the rate of change exceeds a threshold value, a fault signal is asserted indicating a potential mode hopping event.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a data storage system including a data memory device and controller having interface error detection and handling logic. In one example, a solid-state data memory device is provided and includes a semiconductor package. A memory array is provided in the semiconductor package and an interface is provided that is communicatively couplable to a device bus for receiving data to be stored to the memory array. An error detection component is provided in the semiconductor package and is associated with the interface of the solid-state data memory device. The error detection component is configured to detect errors occurring on data received at the interface prior to the data being stored to the memory array.
Abstract:
Apparatus and method for data integrity management in a data storage device. In accordance with some embodiments, a controller transfers user data blocks between a host device and a main memory. Each user data block has an associated logical address. A data integrity manager generates and stores a verification code for each user data block in a table structure in a local memory. The data integrity manager uses the verification code to independently verify a most current version of a selected user data block is being retrieved by the controller from the main memory during a host read request.
Abstract:
Random numbers are generated using entropic properties associated with circuit hardware. Consistent with one method, a switching voltage regulator circuit is used to generate a random number. Data that is responsive to switching states of the switching voltage regulator circuit is generated. A multi-bit random number is then generated from the generated data.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a data storage system including a data memory device and controller having interface error detection and handling logic. In one example, a solid-state data memory device is provided and includes a semiconductor package. A memory array is provided in the semiconductor package and an interface is provided that is communicatively couplable to a device bus for receiving data to be stored to the memory array. An error detection component is provided in the semiconductor package and is associated with the interface of the solid-state data memory device. The error detection component is configured to detect errors occurring on data received at the interface prior to the data being stored to the memory array.
Abstract:
Random numbers are generated using entropic properties associated with circuit hardware. Consistent with one method, a switching voltage regulator circuit is used to generate a random number. Data that is responsive to switching states of the switching voltage regulator circuit is generated. A multi-bit random number is then generated from the generated data.