Adapting erase cycle parameters to promote endurance of a memory

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9588702
APP PUB NO 20160188231A1
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14585689

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In a data storage system including a non-volatile memory array, a controller repeatedly determines at least one health metric of the non-volatile memory array during an operating lifetime of the non-volatile memory array. In response to determining the at least one health metric, the controller selectively varies an erase parameter of the non-volatile memory array over the operating lifetime of the non-volatile memory array, such that endurance of the non-volatile memory array is improved.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Mittelholzer, Thomas Zurich, CH 133 1643
Papandreou, Nikolaos Thalwil, CH 143 1227
Parnell, Thomas Zurich, CH 69 597
Pozidis, Charalampos Thalwil, CH 181 1383
Tressler, Gary A Sand Hook, US 54 629

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