Abstract: The present invention is in the field of flash memory. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention can enhance an interface of a flash memory device by increasing the number of operations performed per transmission from a media management system. Further, some embodiments of the invention are designed to interface the flash memory device and media management controller via an interconnection attachment and/or driver common to a second type of data storage device, such as a hard drive.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 21, 2001
Date of Patent:
August 17, 2004
Assignee:
Intel Corporation
Inventors:
Terry L. Kendall, Richard P. Garner, James W. Bridgewater, Deborah L. See