Device and method for configuring a flash memory controller

Details Device and method for configuring a flash memory controller Device and method for configuring a flash memory controller

2005-11-29

2008-12-09

Sorrell, Eron J (Department: 2182)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Input/output data processing

Peripheral configuration

C710S008000, C710S010000, C710S062000, C710S074000, C711S103000, C711S170000

Reexamination Certificate

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07464193

ABSTRACT:
A storage device and method for flexibly configuring a flash memory controller. The device includes a flash memory array containing a plurality of memory cells, wherein at least two configuration bits are programmed to the plurality of memory cells. A controller having at least one configuration pin is further provided for controlling the flash memory array by selecting one interface channel for connection to an external host, according to the values of the configuration bits and/or the voltage level(s) on the configuration pin(s). A “flag” corresponding to each of the interface channels is further provided, thus defining which of said interface channels is operable.

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