公开(公告)号：US09135113B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-15

申请号：US14048492

申请日：2013-10-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shai Ojalvo ,  Eyal Gurgi ,  Yoav Kasorla

IPC: G06F11/00 ,  G06F11/10

CPC classification number: G06F3/0619 ,  G06F3/064 ,  G06F3/0659 ,  G06F3/0683 ,  G06F11/008 ,  G06F11/1012 ,  G06F11/1044 ,  G06F11/1068 ,  G06F11/1076 ,  G11C29/52

Abstract: A method includes storing data encoded with an Error Correction Code (ECC) in analog memory cells, by buffering the data in a volatile buffer and then writing the buffered data to the analog memory cells while overwriting at least some of the data in the volatile buffer with success indications. Upon detecting a failure in writing the buffered data to the analog memory cells, recovered data is produced by reading both the volatile buffer and the analog memory cells, assigning reliability metrics to respective bits of the recovered data depending on whether the bits were read from the volatile buffer or from the analog memory cells, applying ECC decoding to the recovered data using the reliability metrics and reprogramming the recovered data.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括通过将数据缓冲在易失性缓冲器中来将数据编码的纠错码（ECC）存储在模拟存储器单元中，然后将缓冲的数据写入模拟存储器单元，同时重写易失性缓冲器中的至少一些数据 有成功迹象。 在检测到将缓冲数据写入模拟存储器单元的故障时，通过读取易失性缓冲器和模拟存储器单元来产生恢复的数据，根据是否从 易失性缓冲器或模拟存储器单元，使用可靠性度量将ECC解码应用于恢复的数据，并重新编程恢复的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20150227440A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14178668

申请日：2014-02-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shai Ojalvo ,  Eyal Gurgi ,  Yoav Kasorla

IPC: G06F11/16

CPC classification number: G06F11/1604 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F13/4086 ,  H03K19/0005

Abstract: A method includes communicating over an interface between a controller and multiple memory dies, which comprise respective on-die terminations (ODTs) that are each connectable to the interface by the controller. A plurality of termination settings are evaluated, each termination setting specifies a respective subset of the ODTs to be connected to the interface, so as to identify a preferred termination setting in which the communication quality with a given memory die meets a predefined criterion. Subsequent communication with the given memory die is performed while applying the preferred termination setting.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括通过控制器和多个存储器管芯之间的接口进行通信，所述存储器管芯包括各自的管芯端子（ODT），每个管芯端子可由控制器连接到接口。 评估多个终止设置，每个终止设置指定要连接到接口的ODT的相应子集，以便识别与给定存储器管芯的通信质量符合预定标准的优选终止设置。 在应用优选的终止设置的同时执行与给定存储器管芯的后续通信。

公开(公告)号：US08924785B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13628309

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Avraham Poza Meir ,  Shai Ojalvo ,  Moshe Neerman

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/3058 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F9/4401 ,  G06F11/1441 ,  G06F11/3034

Abstract: A method includes, in a host that stores data in a storage device, detecting an event that is indicative, statistically and not deterministically, of an imminent power shutdown in the host. A notification is sent to the storage device responsively to the detected event, so as to cause the storage device to initiate preparatory action for the imminent power shutdown.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括在存储设备中存储数据的主机中，检测在主机中即将发生功率关闭的统计地而不是确定地指示的事件。 响应于检测到的事件向存储设备发送通知，以使存储设备启动即将停电的准备动作。

公开(公告)号：US20140317365A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US13867363

申请日：2013-04-22

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Avraham Poza Meir ,  Eyal Gurgi ,  Shai Ojalvo

IPC: G06F3/06

CPC classification number: G11C16/10 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G11C5/148 ,  G11C11/56 ,  G11C11/5621 ,  G11C11/5628 ,  G11C16/22 ,  G11C16/225 ,  G11C16/30 ,  G11C16/34 ,  G11C27/005 ,  G11C2211/5641

Abstract: A method includes, in a memory including analog memory cells, storing first data in a group of the memory cells using a first type of storage command that writes respective analog values to the memory cells in the group. Second data is stored in the memory cells in the group, in addition to the first data, using a second type of storage command that modifies the respective analog values of the memory cells in the group. Upon detecting imminent interruption of electrical power to the memory during storage of the second data, a switch is made to perform an alternative storage operation that is faster than the second type of storage command and protects at least the first data from the interruption.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括在包括模拟存储器单元的存储器中，使用将相应的模拟值写入组中的存储器单元的第一类型的存储命令来存储一组存储器单元中的第一数据。 除了第一数据之外，使用修改组中的存储器单元的相应模拟值的第二类型的存储命令，将第二数据存储在组中的存储器单元中。 当在第二数据的存储期间检测到对存储器的电力的即将中断时，使交换机执行比第二类型的存储命令更快的替代存储操作，并且至少保护第一数据免受中断。

公开(公告)号：US20140310534A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US13862549

申请日：2013-04-15

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Eyal Gurgi ,  Micha Anholt ,  Shai Ojalvo

IPC: G06F12/14

CPC classification number: G06F12/1408 ,  G06F12/0246 ,  G06F2212/1036 ,  G06F2212/202 ,  G06F2212/7205 ,  Y02D10/13

Abstract: A method for data storage includes generating a first scrambling sequence and a second scrambling sequence that is different from the first scrambling sequence. A combined sequence, which is equal to a bit-wise XOR between the first and second scrambling sequences, is generated. Data is copied from a first location in a memory in which the data is scrambled using the first scrambling sequence, to a second location in the memory in which the data is to be scrambled using the second scrambling sequence, by reading the data from the first location, scrambling the read data using the combined sequence, and then storing the data in the second location.

Abstract translation: 一种用于数据存储的方法包括产生与第一加扰序列不同的第一加扰序列和第二加扰序列。 产生等于第一和第二加扰序列之间的逐位XOR的组合序列。 通过从第一个数据读取数据，将数据从数据被加扰的存储器中的第一位置使用第一加扰序列复制到数据要使用第二加扰序列进行加扰的存储器中的第二位置 位置，使用组合序列加扰读取数据，然后将数据存储在第二位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140089743A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13628309

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Avraham Poza Meir ,  Shai Ojalvo ,  Moshe Neerman

IPC: G06F11/34

CPC classification number: G06F11/3058 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F9/4401 ,  G06F11/1441 ,  G06F11/3034

Abstract: A method includes, in a host that stores data in a storage device, detecting an event that is indicative, statistically and not deterministically, of an imminent power shutdown in the host. A notification is sent to the storage device responsively to the detected event, so as to cause the storage device to initiate preparatory action for the imminent power shutdown.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括在存储设备中存储数据的主机中，检测在主机中即将发生功率关闭的统计地而不是确定地指示的事件。 响应于检测到的事件向存储设备发送通知，以使存储设备启动即将停电的准备动作。