Apparatuses, systems, and methods for identifying multi-bit errors

    公开(公告)号:US11646751B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-09

    申请号:US17348654

    申请日:2021-06-15

    CPC classification number: H03M13/095 G06F11/1076

    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for multi-bit error detection. A memory device may store data bits and parity bits in a memory array. An error correction code (ECC) circuit may generate syndrome bits based on the data and parity bits and use the syndrome bits to correct up to a single bit error in the data and parity bits. A multi-bit error (MBE) detection circuit may detect an MBE in the data and parity based on at least one of the syndrome bits or the parity bits. For example, the MBE detection circuit may determine if the syndrome bits have a mapped or unmapped state and/or may compare the parity bits, data bits, and an additional parity bit to determine if there is an MBE. When an MBE is detected an MBE signal is activated. In some embodiments, an MBE flag may be set based on the MBE signal being active.

    APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING MULTI-BIT ERRORS

    公开(公告)号:US20220399902A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-15

    申请号:US17348654

    申请日:2021-06-15

    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for multi-bit error detection. A memory device may store data bits and parity bits in a memory array. An error correction code (ECC) circuit may generate syndrome bits based on the data and parity bits and use the syndrome bits to correct up to a single bit error in the data and parity bits. A multi-bit error (MBE) detection circuit may detect an MBE in the data and parity based on at least one of the syndrome bits or the parity bits. For example, the MBE detection circuit may determine if the syndrome bits have a mapped or unmapped state and/or may compare the parity bits, data bits, and an additional parity bit to determine if there is an MBE. When an MBE is detected an MBE signal is activated. In some embodiments, an MBE flag may be set based on the MBE signal being active.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COUNTING FAIL BIT AND READING OUT THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20200243155A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-30

    申请号:US16852239

    申请日:2020-04-17

    Abstract: An apparatus may include a memory array, a test circuit coupled to the memory array, a counter circuit coupled to the test circuit and an input/output (I/O) circuit coupled to the counter circuit. During a test operation, the test circuit may receive blocks of data from the memory array and compare the data to detect errors in the blocks of data. The counter circuit may increment a count value in response to detection of an error by the test circuit, and the I/O circuit may provide the count value to an output. The test circuit may also provide test comparison data based on the received blocks of data, and the I/O circuit may provide one of the count value and the test comparison data to the output.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COUNTING FAIL BIT AND READING OUT THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20200005885A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-02

    申请号:US16020806

    申请日:2018-06-27

    Abstract: An apparatus may include a memory array, a test circuit coupled to the memory array, a counter circuit coupled to the test circuit and an input/output (I/O) circuit coupled to the counter circuit. During a test operation, the test circuit may receive blocks of data from the memory array and compare the data to detect errors in the blocks of data. The counter circuit may increment a count value in response to detection of an error by the test circuit, and the I/O circuit may provide the count value to an output. The test circuit may also provide test comparison data based on the received blocks of data, and the I/O circuit may provide one of the count value and the test comparison data to the output.

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