Extender strip and test assembly for testing memory card operation
    42.
    发明授权
    Extender strip and test assembly for testing memory card operation 有权
    扩展板和测试组件用于测试存储卡操作

    公开(公告)号:US07676714B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-09

    申请号:US11693648

    申请日:2007-03-29

    IPC分类号: G01R31/28 G06F11/00

    CPC分类号: H04M1/24 H04M2250/14

    摘要: A system and method are disclosed for testing operation of a memory card within an electronic host device. The system includes a flat flexible cable, or strip, for electrically coupling between the memory card slot in a host device and a test assembly. The test assembly may have a card slot for accepting an external memory card, and a debug header for receiving a cable connected to a debug apparatus such as a logic analyzer and/or an oscilloscope.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于测试电子主机设备内的存储卡的操作的系统和方法。 该系统包括用于在主机设备中的存储卡插槽和测试组件之间电连接的扁平柔性电缆或条带。 测试组件可以具有用于接受外部存储卡的卡插槽和用于接收连接到诸如逻辑分析器和/或示波器之类的调试装置的电缆的调试头。

    METHOD FOR MANAGING PARTITIONS IN A STORAGE DEVICE
    43.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR MANAGING PARTITIONS IN A STORAGE DEVICE 有权
    用于管理存储设备中的分段的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090043984A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-12

    申请号:US12252863

    申请日:2008-10-16

    摘要: A method for re-allocating memory partition space is provided. The method comprises determining when a first memory partition is full or has reached a threshold value, determining that a second memory partition has unused storage space that can be allocated to the first memory partition, and assigning the unused storage space from the second memory partition to the first memory partition. A memory controller embedded within the mass storage device and having an interface to an external host assigns the unused storage space from the second memory partition to the first memory partition.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种重新分配内存分区空间的方法。 该方法包括确定第一存储器分区何时满或已经达到阈值,确定第二存储器分区具有可以分配给第一存储器分区的未使用的存储空间,以及将未使用的存储空间从第二存储器分区分配给 第一个内存分区。 嵌入在大容量存储设备内并且具有到外部主机的接口的存储器控​​制器将未使用的存储空间从第二存储器分区分配给第一存储器分区。

    Method and system for managing partitions in a storage device
    44.
    发明授权
    Method and system for managing partitions in a storage device 有权
    用于管理存储设备中的分区的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07457910B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-25

    申请号:US11170221

    申请日:2005-06-29

    IPC分类号: G06F12/02 G06F12/10

    摘要: A mass storage memory system and a method for re-allocating memory partition space is provided. The storage system includes a memory controller with a microprocessor that is adapted to receive data via a logical interface from a host system; a first memory partition with a system area and a data area; and a second memory partition with a system area and a data area; wherein the memory controller re-allocates memory space from the second memory partition to the first memory partition that is either full or has reached a threshold value, by using a virtual block address for the system area and the data area such that the system area and the data area appear contiguous to the host system.

    摘要翻译: 提供了大容量存储存储器系统和用于重新分配存储器分区空间的方法。 存储系统包括具有微处理器的存储器控​​制器,其适于经由逻辑接口从主机系统接收数据; 具有系统区域和数据区域的第一存储器分区; 以及具有系统区域和数据区域的第二存储器分区; 其中所述存储器控制器通过使用所述系统区域和所述数据区域的虚拟块地址来将从所述第二存储器分区的存储器空间重新分配到已满或已经达到阈值的所述第一存储器分区,使得所述系统区域和 数据区域与主机系统相邻。

    METHOD OF TESTING MEMORY CARD OPERATION
    45.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF TESTING MEMORY CARD OPERATION 有权
    测试记忆卡操作的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080244143A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-02

    申请号:US11693644

    申请日:2007-03-29

    IPC分类号: G06F13/00

    摘要: A semiconductor device is disclosed including die bond pads which are heightened to allow wire bonding of offset stacked die even in tight offset configurations. After a first die is affixed to a substrate, one or more layers of an electrical conductor may be provided on some or all of the die bond pads of the first substrate to raise the height of the bond pads. The conductive layers may for example be conductive balls deposited on the die bond pads of the first substrate using a known wire bond capillary. Thereafter, a second die may be added, and wire bonding of the first die may be accomplished using a known wire bond capillary mounting a wire bond ball on a raised surface of a first semiconductor die bond pad.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种半导体器件,其包括芯片接合焊盘,其加强以允许偏移堆叠焊盘的引线接合,即使在紧密偏移配置中。 在将第一裸片固定到基底之后,可以在第一衬底的一些或全部芯片接合焊盘上提供一层或多层电导体,以提高焊盘的高度。 导电层可以例如是使用已知的引线键合毛细管沉积在第一衬底的管芯接合焊盘上的导电球。 此后,可以添加第二管芯,并且可以使用在第一半导体管芯接合焊盘的凸起表面上安装引线接合球的公知的引线接合毛细管来实现第一管芯的引线接合。

    Maintaining an average erase count in a non-volatile storage system
    46.
    发明授权
    Maintaining an average erase count in a non-volatile storage system 有权
    在非易失性存储系统中维护平均擦除次数

    公开(公告)号:US07287118B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-23

    申请号:US11362666

    申请日:2006-02-25

    IPC分类号: G06F12/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for maintaining an average erase count in a system memory of a non-volatile memory system are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for determining an average number of times each block of a number of blocks within a non-volatile memory of a memory system has been erased includes obtaining an erase count for each block that indicates a number of times each block has been erased. Once all the erase counts have been obtained, the erase counts are summed, and an average erase count that indicates the average number of times each block of the number of blocks has been erased is created by substantially dividing the sum by the number of blocks.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于维持非易失性存储器系统的系统存储器中的平均擦除次数的方法和装置。 根据本发明的一个方面,一种用于确定存储器系统的非易失性存储器内的多个块的每个块的平均次数已经被擦除的方法包括获得每个块的擦除计数,该块指示数字 的每个块已被擦除。 一旦获得了所有擦除计数,则将擦除计数相加,并且通过基本上将该和除以块数量来创建指示每个块的块的平均次数被擦除的平均擦除次数。

    Unusable block management within a non-volatile memory system
    47.
    发明授权
    Unusable block management within a non-volatile memory system 有权
    非易失性存储器系统中的不可用块管理

    公开(公告)号:US07171536B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-30

    申请号:US10682641

    申请日:2003-10-09

    IPC分类号: G06F12/00

    CPC分类号: G11C29/26 G11C16/04 G11C29/44

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for tracking defective blocks such that at least some of the defective blocks may be readily identified and tested for usability when desirable are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for identifying spare blocks within a non-volatile memory includes subjecting at least one defective physical block associated with the non-volatile memory to a test that is arranged to determine if the defective physical block is usable. The method also includes determining when the defective physical block passes the test, and identifying the defective physical block as a usable physical block when it is determined that the defective physical block passes the test.

    摘要翻译: 用于跟踪缺陷块的方法和装置,使得当期望时可以容易地识别和测试可用性中的至少一些缺陷块。 根据本发明的一个方面,一种用于识别非易失性存储器内的备用块的方法包括:将与所述非易失性存储器相关联的至少一个有缺陷的物理块进行测试,所述测试被布置为确定所述不良物理块是否为 可用 该方法还包括确定缺陷物理块何时通过测试,并且当确定有缺陷的物理块通过测试时,将缺陷物理块识别为可用物理块。

    Tracking the least frequently erased blocks in non-volatile memory systems
    48.
    发明授权
    Tracking the least frequently erased blocks in non-volatile memory systems 有权
    跟踪非易失性存储器系统中最不频繁擦除的块

    公开(公告)号:US07096313B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-22

    申请号:US10281824

    申请日:2002-10-28

    IPC分类号: G06F12/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for performing wear leveling in a non-volatile memory system are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, one method for processing elements included in a non-volatile memory of a memory system includes obtaining erase counts associated with elements and grouping a number of the elements into a first set. Each element has an associated erase count that substantially indicates a number of times the element has been erased. Grouping the number of elements into the first set includes selecting elements included in the plurality of elements which have the lowest associated erase counts of the erase counts associated with the plurality of elements. The method also includes storing the erase counts associated with the first set in a memory component substantially within a table.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于在非易失性存储器系统中执行损耗均衡的方法和装置。 根据本发明的一个方面,用于处理包括在存储器系统的非易失性存储器中的元件的一种方法包括获得与元件相关联的擦除计数并将多个元件分组为第一组。 每个元素具有相关联的擦除计数,其基本上指示该元件被擦除的次数。 将元素的数量分组到第一组中包括选择与多个元素相关联的擦除计数具有最低相关联的擦除计数的多个元素中包括的元素。 该方法还包括将与第一组相关联的擦除计数存储在基本上在表内的存储器组件中。

    Internal maintenance schedule request for non-volatile memory system
    49.
    发明申请
    Internal maintenance schedule request for non-volatile memory system 有权
    非易失性存储器系统的内部维护计划请求

    公开(公告)号:US20050091445A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-28

    申请号:US10696229

    申请日:2003-10-28

    IPC分类号: G06F12/02 G06F12/00

    CPC分类号: G06F12/0246

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for enabling updates to data structures to be scheduled are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for operating a memory system with a non-volatile memory that includes a plurality of physical blocks and a plurality of data structures including an erase count block involves determining when contents of at least one data structure is to be updated. A request to update the contents of the data structure is queued or scheduled when it is determined that the contents are to be updated, and the request is executed when it effectively reaches the top of the queue.

    摘要翻译: 公开了能够更新要安排的数据结构的方法和装置。 根据本发明的一个方面,一种用于使用包括多个物理块的非易失性存储器和包括擦除计数块的多个数据结构来操作存储器系统的方法包括确定何时至少一个数据结构的内容 将被更新。 当确定要更新内容时,更新数据结构的内容的请求被排队或调度,并且当其有效地到达队列的顶部时执行该请求。

    Adaptive internal table backup for non-volatile memory system
    50.
    发明授权
    Adaptive internal table backup for non-volatile memory system 有权
    用于非易失性存储器系统的自适应内部表备份

    公开(公告)号:US08706990B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-22

    申请号:US13435338

    申请日:2012-03-30

    IPC分类号: G06F12/00 G06F13/00

    CPC分类号: G06F12/0246 G06F2212/7207

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for allowing tables to be adaptively backed up are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for operating a memory system with a non-volatile memory that includes a reserved memory area, a plurality of physical blocks and a plurality of data structures including an erase count block involves determining when contents associated with at least one data structure of the plurality of data structures are to be substantially backed up. A request to substantially back up the contents associated with the at least one data structure is executed when it is determined that the contents associated with the at least one data structure are to be substantially backed up. Executing the request allows contents associated with the at least one data structure are substantially backed up in the reserved memory area.

    摘要翻译: 公开了允许表自适应地备份的方法和装置。 根据本发明的一个方面,一种用于使用包括保留存储区域,多个物理块和包括擦除计数块的多个数据结构的非易失性存储器来操作存储器系统的方法包括确定何时内容相关联 其中将基本上备份多个数据结构中的至少一个数据结构。 当确定与所述至少一个数据结构相关联的内容将被基本备份时,执行基本上备份与所述至少一个数据结构相关联的内容的请求。 执行请求允许与所述至少一个数据结构相关联的内容基本上备份在预留的存储器区域中。