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Flash memory controller with updateable microcode

  • US 6,754,765 B1
  • Filed: 05/14/2001
  • Issued: 06/22/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/14/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A flash memory controller, comprising:

  • a host interface that can couple with a host computer;

    a flash memory interface that can couple with a flash memory;

    a volatile memory area for storing microcode and data; and

    a microcontroller coupled to execute microcode stored in the volatile memory area; and

    wherein the microcode can be loaded into the volatile memory area through the flash memory interface, and wherein tailored microcode and data can be loaded into the flash memory from the host computer if the microcode and data are not correctly loaded into the volatile memory area from the flash memory.

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