Flash memory partitioning for read-while-write operation

Details Flash memory partitioning for read-while-write operation Flash memory partitioning for read-while-write operation

1998-01-05

2000-07-11

Mai, Son

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular connection

36518529, 36518533, G11C 1604

Patent

active

060882646

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for partitioning a flash memory device is provided. The flash memory device includes a plurality of partitions, each partition able to be read, written, or erased simultaneously with the other partitions.

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