January | M-Systems Flash Disk Pioneers Flash Memory instruction

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Implementing MLC NAND Flash for Cost-Effective, High-Capacity Memory

Written by: Raz Dan and Rochelle Singer

JANUARY 2003

91-SR-014-02-8L, REV 1.0

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M-Systems Flash Disk Pioneers Flash Memory manual January, Written by Raz Dan and Rochelle Singer

Contents

Written by Raz Dan and Rochelle Singer January Background Introduction Basic Flash Technology Comparing Binary and MLC Flash Technologies Basic Flash Cell Binary and MLC Technologies Program Disturb Errors Long-Term Data ErrorsMLC Benefits and Limitations Data Reliability Performance Read Disturb Errors Sustained Read Flash ManagementSustained Write Overcoming MLC Limitations Robust Flash Management Enhanced EDC and ECC Efficient Bad Block Handling Unaligned Multiplane Bad Block Access DMA Support MultiBurst Parallel Multiplane Access Power ConsumptionSummary Techsupport@m -sys.com How to Contact Us