Abstract: A storage module may include a controller that has hardware path that includes a plurality of hardware modules configured to perform a plurality of processes associated with execution of a host request. The storage module may also include a firmware module having a processor that executes firmware to perform at least some of the plurality of processes performed by the hardware modules. The firmware module performs the processes when the hardware modules are not able to successfully perform them.

Abstract: A storage module may include a controller that has hardware path that includes a plurality of hardware modules configured to perform a plurality of processes associated with execution of a host request. The storage module may also include a firmware module having a processor that executes firmware to perform at least some of the plurality of processes performed by the hardware modules. The firmware module performs the processes when the hardware modules are not able to successfully perform them.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and techniques for managing power in a memory system having a controller and nonvolatile memory array. In one embodiment, prior to execution of each command with respect to the memory array, a request for execution of such command is received with respect to the memory array. In response to receipt of each request for each command, execution of such command is allowed or withheld with respect to the memory array based on whether such command, together with execution of other commands, is estimated to exceed a predetermined power usage specification for the memory system.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and techniques for managing power in a memory system having a controller and nonvolatile memory array. In one embodiment, prior to execution of each command with respect to the memory array, a request for execution of such command is received with respect to the memory array. In response to receipt of each request for each command, execution of such command is allowed or withheld with respect to the memory array based on whether such command, together with execution of other commands, is estimated to exceed a predetermined power usage specification for the memory system.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and techniques for managing power in a memory system having a controller and nonvolatile memory array. In one embodiment, prior to execution of each command with respect to the memory array, a request for execution of such command is received with respect to the memory array. In response to receipt of each request for each command, execution of such command is allowed or withheld with respect to the memory array based on whether such command, together with execution of other commands, is estimated to exceed a predetermined power usage specification for the memory system.

Abstract: A power transfer method and apparatus for efficient transfer of power are disclosed. Input power is converted in an essentially lossless manner to an intermediate form having a voltage or current in excess of that desired at the load. The intermediate power form is split into first and second parts, where the first part of the intermediate power form approximately matches an output power form desired at an output of the power transfer apparatus and the second part represents an excess power form. The first part of the intermediate power form is transferred to the output of the power transfer apparatus and the excess part is stored. Part or all of the stored excess energy is recycled in an essentially lossless manner, converted into a form that approximately matches the output power form desired at the output of the power transfer apparatus and transferred to the output of the power transfer apparatus.