Parametric tracking to manage read disturbed data

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8811074
APP PUB NO 20130258770A1
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13438446

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Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory, such as a flash memory array. In accordance with various embodiments, data are stored in a first location in a memory, and read from the first location a selected number of times. At least one parameter associated with the first location is measured after the data are read the selected number of times. The data are thereafter migrated to a second location in the memory responsive to the measured parameter indicating a presence of read disturbance in the data in the first location.

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  • SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC

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Gaertner, Mark Allen Vadnais Heights, US 71 2854
Goss, Ryan James Prior Lake, US 92 2271
Seekins, David Scott Shakopee, US 20 831

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