Multi-chip package for a flash memory

Details Multi-chip package for a flash memory Multi-chip package for a flash memory

2007-03-30

2010-12-14

Nguyen, Dang T (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

Read/write circuit

Using different memory types

C365S149000, C365S185030, C365S185170, C365S185280

Reexamination Certificate

active

07852690

ABSTRACT:
An electronic system includes a flash memory die having multiple flash memory cells. Each flash memory cell is operable to store at least four bits of data. A second die includes a controller for accessing the flash memory cells. DRAM is used by the controller to temporarily store data. An interface is operable to send and receive signals associated with the flash memory cells to a host. A housing contains the flash memory die, the second die, the DRAM, and the interface.

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