Data storage device and method of operating the same

Details Data storage device and method of operating the same Data storage device and method of operating the same

2008-02-14

2011-10-18

Ellis, Kevin (Department: 2187)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Memory configuring

C365S185330, C365S200000, C711S103000

Reexamination Certificate

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08041916

ABSTRACT:
A data storage device and a method of operating the same include firmware recognizing that the data storage device has a smaller than normal capacity or includes a routine in the firmware when the number of bad blocks exceeds the maximum. Therefore, even if the number of bad blocks exceeds the maximum, the data storage device having a capacity smaller than the normal capacity can be used.

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