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Device and method for monitoring operation of a flash memory

  • US 7,657,699 B2
  • Filed: 04/07/2006
  • Issued: 02/02/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/09/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A flash memory device comprising:

  • (a) an array of memory cells for storing data pages;

    (b) at least one buffer for transferring said data pages between said array of memory cells and a host;

    (c) an output pin dedicated only to having driven thereon a signal reflective of a condition from among a plurality of conditions of the flash memory device that are related to operation of said array of memory cells; and

    (d) a logic mechanism that is operative to select, in response to at least one command from a host of the flash memory device, a first condition from among said plurality of conditions, said first condition for driving said signal, said signal has a value that changes in response to changes in said first condition.

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