(57) ABSTRACT A memory card decodes three bits of data stored in one memory cell and
belonging to different pages, each being a unit of reading, by iterative calculation using …

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So et al. 5,963,473 A 10, 1999 Norman 6,151,246 A 11/2000 So et al. 6,226,200 B1 5/2001 …

Methods and apparatus are provided for multi-tier detection and decoding in flash memory
devices. Data from a flash memory device is processed by obtaining one or more read …

A semiconductor memory device includes: a memory cell array including memory strings,
one of the memory strings including memory cells; word lines commonly connected to the …

Methods and apparatus are provided for soft data generation for memory devices based on
a performance factor adjustment. At least one soft data value is generated for a memory …

PCT Pub. Date: Apr. 8, 2010 hard read value. The hard read value may be one or more of
data bits, Voltage levels, current levels and resistance levels.(65) Prior Publication Data The …

Integrated circuit memory devices include an array of non volatile N-bit memory cells, where
N is an integer greater than one. Control circuitry is also provided to reliably read data from …

According to one embodiment, a semiconductor includes a memory cell, a bit line, a word
line, a sense amplifier, and a control circuit. The memory cell stores n levels (where n is a …

Methods and apparatus are provided for collecting cell-level statistics for detection and
decoding in flash memories. Data from a flash memory device is processed by obtaining one …

BACKGROUND Memory devices are typically provided as internal, semi conductor,
integrated circuits and/or external removable devices in computers or other electronic …