Method for refreshing a non-volatile memory
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- Aventura, FL
A non-volatile memory and a method of refreshing a memory are described. The method includes allowing an external system to control refreshing operations within the memory. The memory may generate a refresh request signal and transmit the refresh request signal to the external system. When the external system finds an available time to process the refresh request, the external system acknowledges the refresh request and transmits a refresh acknowledge signal to the memory. The memory may also comprise a page register for reading and rewriting a data state back to the memory. The page register may comprise latches in lieu of supplemental non-volatile storage elements, thereby conserving real estate within the memory.
- Research Organization:
- National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC26-03NT41834
- Assignee:
- Honeywell International Inc. (Morristown, NJ)
- Patent Number(s):
- 7,447,096
- Application Number:
- 11/619,677; TRN: US201017%%30
- OSTI ID:
- 986190
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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