Nonvolatile memory system
OwnerJin-Ki Kiminventor
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Abstract
A Flash memory system is implemented in a system-in-package (SIP) enclosure, the system comprising a Flash memory controller and a plurality Flash memory devices. An SIP relates to a single package or module comprising a number of integrated circuits (chips). The Flash memory controller is configured to interface with an external system and a plurality of memory devices within the SIP. The memory devices are configured in a daisy chain cascade arrangement, controlled by the Flash memory controller through commands transmitted through the daisy chain cascade.
Claims40
A nonvolatile memory system comprising:
- a plurality of nonvolatile memory devices in a daisy chain cascade arrangement;
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- a nonvolatile memory controller device that interfaces with an external system and controls operations of each of the plurality of nonvolatile memory devices by communications through the daisy chain cascade arrangement.
A method of controlling a nonvolatile memory system, the method comprising:
- receiving communications from an external system to a nonvolatile memory controller device;
- sending a command associated with the communications from the nonvolatile memory controller device to a plurality of nonvolatile memory devices in a daisy chain cascade arrangement;
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- receiving, at the nonvolatile memory controller, data from one of the plurality of nonvolatile memory devices responsive to the command.
A nonvolatile memory system comprising:
- controlling means for controlling a plurality of nonvolatile memory devices responsive to communication with an external system;
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- a plurality of nonvolatile storing means for storing data responsive to commands received from the controlling means, the plurality of nonvolatile memory devices configured in a daisy chain cascade arrangement.
A non-volatile memory controller comprising:
- an interface to communicate with an external system;
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- a processor configured to (i) receive communications from an external system;
- and (ii) send a command associated with the communications to a plurality of nonvolatile memory devices in a daisy chain cascade arrangement.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.