Abstract:
A memory system includes a main memory, a sub-memory, a controller, first and second data readers and a comparator. The main memory stores data and the sub-memory stores data extracted from the data stored in the main memory for detection of an attack. The controller controls operations of the memory system through interfacing with a host. The first data reader is configured to read first data from the main memory based on address information from the controller. The second data reader is configured to store information relating to second data stored in the sub-memory and to read the second data from the sub-memory based on address information from the controller which is the same as the address information received by the first data reader. The comparator compares the first data read by the first data reader with the second data read by the second data reader to detect the attack.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit memory system includes an integrated circuit device having a random access memory array, a non-volatile memory array (e.g., flash memory array) and a data transfer circuit therein. The memory arrays and data transfer circuit may be included in a common integrated circuit chip. The random access memory (RAM) array includes a plurality of columns of RAM cells and a first plurality of bit lines, which are electrically connected to the plurality of columns of RAM cells. The non-volatile memory array includes a plurality of columns of non-volatile memory cells and a second plurality of bit lines, which are electrically connected to a plurality of columns of non-volatile memory cells. The data transfer circuit is electrically connected to the first and second pluralities of bit lines. The data transfer circuit is configured to support direct bidirectional communication between the first and second pluralities of bit lines.
Abstract:
A method of operating a non-volatile memory device includes maintaining a write voltage at a predetermined voltage level for programming and/or erasing a memory cell of the non-volatile memory device during a time between execution of consecutive write operations. For example, the write voltage may be activated at the predetermined voltage level responsive to an initial write command, and discharge of the write voltage may be prevented responsive to a signal indicating consecutive write commands. Related devices are also discussed.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit for generating a clock signal includes a voltage conversion unit, a maximum power determination unit, a clock control unit and a clock generator. The voltage conversion unit converts an external power supply voltage into an internal power supply voltage and detects a variance in current consumption of a functional block to generate a detected voltage wherein the functional block consumes a predetermined current using the internal power supply voltage. The maximum power determination unit determines a maximum current consumption of the functional block and converts the maximum current consumption to a corresponding maximum allowed voltage. The clock control unit generates at least one frequency control signal based on a comparison between the detected voltage and the maximum allowed voltage. The clock generator generates the clock signal whose frequency is adjusted according to the frequency control signal.
Abstract:
Example embodiments provide a method and apparatus of correcting error data due to charge loss within a non-volatile memory device including a plurality of memory cells. The method of correcting error data within the non-volatile memory devices may include detecting error data in a second data group by comparing a first data group read from memory cells in response to a first voltage with the second data group read from memory cells in response to a second voltage. The second voltage is higher than the first voltage. Error data in the first data group is detected by error-correcting code (ECC). Re-writing data in the memory cells is performed by correcting error data in the first data group and error data in the second data group. A central processing unit (CPU) may detect error in the second data group. The second data group may be read through a page buffer and compared with the first data group stored in a SRAM. The detected error may be updated to the page buffer. Error data in the first data group may be updated to the page buffer. The CPU corrects error in the final error data, and the page buffer rewrites the corrected data in the plurality of memory cells.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for controlling an embedded NAND flash memory. The apparatus includes a code memory storing code information for controlling an access to a NAND flash memory. A register stores code information corresponding to a command to be executed by the NAND flash memory. A central processing unit (CPU) reads the code information corresponding to the command to be executed by the NAND flash memory from the code memory and stores the read code information in the register. A hard-wired logic circuit performs the NAND flash memory access according to the code information stored in the register.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit card includes a central processing unit, a memory and an abnormal condition detector. The memory stores data to be processed by the central processing unit. The abnormal condition detector detects whether at least one operating condition of the integrated circuit card is within one of a suspend region or a reset region. The abnormal condition detector controls an operation of the central processing unit in accordance with the detection.
Abstract:
A tilt steering apparatus for a vehicle includes a lower steering shaft of which the low end is mounted with a steering gear, an upper steering shaft of which the upper end is mounted with a steering wheel. A universal joint joins a top end of the lower steering shaft with a lower end of the upper steering shaft and a lower column member is fixed to a vehicle body to support the lower steering shaft to be moveable. An upper column member supports the upper steering shaft to be moveable and a tilt lock mechanism that tilt locks the upper column member to the lower column member is provided. The tilt lock mechanism includes a fixed gear attached to the lower column member and a moveable gear attached to the upper column member so as to be moveable. A female gear is provided on the upper column member and a feed screw bar is mounted to the female member to lock the moveable gear to the fixed gear by pressing the moveable gear.
Abstract:
A phase locked loop (PLL) integrated circuit includes a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) configured to generate a clock signal at an output terminal thereof. The VCO is further configured to improve the frequency response of the PLL by varying a capacitance of the output terminal concurrently with changing a frequency of the clock signal. The VCO may include a control signal generator, which is configured to generate a plurality of control signals in response to UP and DOWN pumping signals, and an oscillator, which is configured to generate the clock signal in response to the plurality of control signals. The oscillator may be a ring oscillator, which is responsive to the plurality of control signals.
Abstract:
A tilt steering apparatus for a vehicle includes a lower steering shaft of which low end being mounted with a steering gear, an upper steering shaft of which top end being mounted with a steering wheel, a universal joint that joints a top end of the lower steering shaft with a low end of the upper steering shaft, a lower column member fixed to a vehicle body to support the lower steering shaft to be pivotable, an upper column member that supports the upper steering shaft to be pivotable, and a tilt lock mechanism that tilt-locks the upper column member to the lower column member. The top end side of the upper column member is closed.