Two-level error correcting code with sharing of check-bits

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PATENT NO 11438015
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16925361

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A memory device includes: a memory device configured to store data bits to be written to the memory device; and a memory controller. The memory controller includes: a first level error correction code (ECC) circuit coupled to the memory device, wherein the first level ECC circuit is configured to generate a first plurality of first level check bits corresponding to the data bits based on a first error detection scheme; and a second level ECC circuit coupled to the memory device, wherein the second level ECC circuit is configured to generate a second plurality of second level check bits corresponding to both the data bits and the first plurality of first level check bits based on a first error correction scheme.

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  • TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.

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Lu, Shih-Lien Linus Hsinchu, TW 172 381

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