Patents by Inventor Larry J. Koudele

Larry J. Koudele has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20210366556
    Abstract: A first logical page type and a second logical page type each comprising a plurality of programming distributions of a memory device are identified. A determination is made that the bit error rate (BER) for the first logical page type is less than a BER for the second logical page type. A set of rules corresponding to a determination that the BER for the first logical page type is less than the BER for the second logical page type is identified. A program targeting rule of the set of rules is determined based on a valley between an erase distribution and a programming distribution adjacent to the erase distribution having a lowest valley margin of a plurality of valley margins corresponding to the plurality of programming distributions of the memory device. Based on the program targeting rule, a program targeting operation is performed to adjust a voltage associated with one or more programming distributions of the memory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce A. Liikanen, Michael Sheperek, Larry J. Koudele
  • Patent number: 11177006
    Abstract: A system comprises a memory device comprising a plurality of memory cells; and a processing device coupled to the memory device, the processing device configured to iteratively: calibrate read levels based on associated read results, wherein the read levels are tracked via optimization target data that at least initially includes at least one read level in addition to a target trim; and remove a calibrated read level from the optimization target data when the calibrated read level satisfies a calibration condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Sheperek, Larry J. Koudele, Steve Kientz
  • Publication number: 20210342206
    Abstract: One or more of multiple metrics for multiple logical page types of the memory device are determined. Each of the metrics is indicative of a number of bit errors associated with a particular logical page type of the multiple logical page types. A current page margin associated with a first logical page type of the multiple logical page types is modified to determine a modified page margin based at least in part on a ratio using one or more of the multiple metrics. The current page margin associated with the first logical page type is adjusted in accordance with the modified page margin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Sheperek, Larry J. Koudele, Bruce A. Liikanen
  • Publication number: 20210343353
    Abstract: Described herein are embodiments related to first-pass dynamic program targeting (DPT) operations on memory cells of memory systems. A method includes determining that a first programming pass of a programming operation has been performed on a memory cell of the memory component, and performing a dynamic program targeting (DPT) operation on the memory cell to calibrate a first program-verify (PV) target value that results in an adjustment to a placement of a first first-pass programming distribution and a second PV target value that results in an adjustment to a placement of a second first-pass programming distribution before a second programming pass of the programming operation is performed on the memory cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Sheperek, Larry J. Koudele, Bruce A. Liikanen
  • Publication number: 20210334035
    Abstract: A data structure that identifies a characteristic of a region that is located between programming distributions of the memory device and that corresponds to read level thresholds at the region is determined. An estimator type is selected from a plurality of estimator types corresponding with the data structure. A read level threshold of the read level thresholds is estimated using the selected estimator type. A read operation is performed at the memory device using the read level threshold estimated using the selected estimator type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Sheperek, Larry J. Koudele, Bruce A. Liikanen
  • Publication number: 20210335428
    Abstract: An example memory sub-system includes a memory device and a processing device, operatively coupled to the memory device. The processing device is configured to identify a set of embedded servo cells stored on the memory device; determine a read voltage offset by performing read level calibration based on the set of embedded servo cells; and apply the read voltage offset for reading a memory page associated with the set of embedded servo cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Larry J. Koudele, Bruce A. Liikanen, Michael Sheperek
  • Patent number: 11152077
    Abstract: A processing device of a memory device test resource detects that a memory sub-system has engaged with a first memory sub-system interface port and a second memory sub-system interface port of the memory device test resource. The processing device causes a power supply signal to be transmitted from the memory device test resource to the memory sub-system via the first memory sub-system interface port. The processing device identifies a test to be performed for a memory device of the memory sub-system, where the test includes one or more test instructions to be executed in performance of the test. The processing device causes the one or more test instructions to be transmitted from the memory device test resource to the memory sub-system via the second memory sub-system interface port, where the test is performed by the one or more test instructions executing at the memory sub-system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Gary D. Hamor, Michael T. Brady, William A. Marcus, Larry J. Koudele
  • Patent number: 11120879
    Abstract: A processing device determines a set of difference error counts corresponding to multiple programming distributions of a memory sub-system. A valley having a lowest valley margin is identified based on a comparison of the set of difference error counts. Based on the set of difference error counts, a program targeting rule from a set of rules. A program targeting operation is performed, based on the program targeting rule, a program targeting operation to adjust a voltage associated with an erase distribution of the memory sub-system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce A. Liikanen, Michael Sheperek, Larry J. Koudele
  • Patent number: 11069416
    Abstract: Described herein are embodiments related to first-pass dynamic program targeting (DPT) operations on memory cells of memory systems. A processing device determines that a first programming pass of a programming operation has been performed on a memory cell of a memory component. The processing device, before a second programming pass of the programming operation is performed on the memory cell, determines information about a first programming distribution and a second programming distribution of the memory cell, the first programming distribution corresponding to a first page type and the second programming distribution corresponding to a second page type. The processing device adjusts, using the information, a placement of the first programming distribution relative to the second programming distribution that balances a bit error rate (BER) between the first page type and the second page type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Sheperek, Larry J. Koudele, Bruce A. Liikanen
  • Patent number: 11061752
    Abstract: Center error counts are determined for logical page types of the memory component. A first center error count is indicative of a number of bit errors for a first logical page type. A second center error count is indicative of a number of bit errors for a second logical page type. A modified page margin is determined based on a current page margin corresponding to the first logical page type. The current page margin corresponds to the first logical page type and is indicative of a ratio of the first center error count to the second center error count. The modified page margin is indicative of a modified ratio of a modified first center error count to the second center error count. The current page margin is adjusted corresponding to the first logical page type in accordance with the modified page margin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Sheperek, Larry J. Koudele, Bruce A. Liikanen
  • Publication number: 20210193229
    Abstract: A system includes a memory array with memory cells and a processing device coupled thereto. The processing device performs program targeting operations that include to: determine a set of difference error counts corresponding to programming distributions of the memory array; identify, based on a comparison of the set of difference error counts, valley margins corresponding to the programming distributions; select, based on values of the valley margins, a program targeting rule from a set of rules; perform, based on the program targeting rule, a program targeting operation to adjust a voltage level associated with an erase distribution of the memory array; determine a bit error rate (BER) of the memory array; in response to the BER satisfying a BER control value, reduce the voltage level by a voltage step; and in response to the BER not satisfying the BER control value, increase the voltage level by the voltage step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce A. Liikanen, Michael Sheperek, Larry J. Koudele
  • Publication number: 20210193249
    Abstract: A processing device of a memory device test resource detects that a memory sub-system has engaged with a first memory sub-system interface port and a second memory sub-system interface port of the memory device test resource. The processing device causes a power supply signal to be transmitted from the memory device test resource to the memory sub-system via the first memory sub-system interface port. The processing device identifies a test to be performed for a memory device of the memory sub-system, where the test includes one or more test instructions to be executed in performance of the test. The processing device causes the one or more test instructions to be transmitted from the memory device test resource to the memory sub-system via the second memory sub-system interface port, where the test is performed by the one or more test instructions executing at the memory sub-system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Gary D. Hamor, Michael T. Brady, William A. Marcus, Larry J. Koudele
  • Publication number: 20210191814
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to read level edge find operations in a memory sub-system. A processing device performs operations including receiving a request to locate one or more distribution edges of one or more programming distributions of a memory cell, the request specifying a target error rate for the one or more programming distributions, measuring at least one error rate sample of a first programming distribution selected from the one or more programming distributions, and determining a location of a first distribution edge of the first programming distribution at the target error rate based on a comparison of the at least one error rate sample of the first programming distribution against the target error rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce A. Liikanen, Larry J. Koudele
  • Publication number: 20210191617
    Abstract: An example memory sub-system includes a memory device and a processing device, operatively coupled to the memory device. The processing device is configured to initialize a block family associated with a memory device; initialize a timeout associated with the block family; initializing a low temperature and a high temperature using a reference temperature at the memory device; responsive to programming a block residing on the memory device, associate the block with the block family; and responsive to at least one of: detecting expiration of the timeout or determining that a difference between the high temperature and the low temperature is greater than or equal to a specified threshold temperature value, close the block family.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Sheperek, Kishore Kumar Muchherla, Mustafa N. Kaynak, Vamsi Pavan Rayaprolu, Bruce A. Liikanen, Peter Feeley, Larry J. Koudele, Shane Nowell, Steven Michael Kientz
  • Publication number: 20210181993
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to performing varying frequency memory sub-system background scans using either or both a timer and an I/O event limit. This can be accomplished by identifying a background scan trigger event from one of multiple possible types of background scan trigger events, such as a timer expiration or reaching an event count limit. In response to the background scan trigger event, a background scan can be initiated on a memory portion. The background scan can produce results, such as CDF-based data. When a metric based on the results exceeds a background scan limit, a refresh relocation can be performed and logged. A metric can be generated based on the CDF-based data, obtained error recovery depth data, or refresh relocation event data. When the metric is above or below corresponding background scan thresholds, a background scan frequency can be adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Gerald L. Cadloni, Michael Sheperek, Francis Chew, Bruce A. Liikanen, Larry J. Koudele
  • Publication number: 20210183439
    Abstract: A processing device performs a multi-pass programming operation on the memory device resulting in first pass programming distributions and second pass programming distributions. One or more read level thresholds between the second pass programming distributions are changed. Responsive to changing the one or more read level thresholds between the second pass programming distributions, one or more read level thresholds between the first pass programming distributions are adjusted based on the changes to the one or more read level thresholds between the second pass programming distributions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Sheperek, Larry J. Koudele, Bruce A. Liikanen
  • Patent number: 11003383
    Abstract: A data structure is generated that identifies a shape of a valley that is located between programming distributions of the memory component. The data structure identifies read level thresholds at the valley associated with a logical page type of the memory component. For each of the read level thresholds the data structure associates a respective error count. A read level threshold is estimated using the data structure. A read operation is performed at the memory component using the read level threshold identified using the data structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Sheperek, Larry J. Koudele, Bruce A. Liikanen
  • Patent number: 10990475
    Abstract: A processing device receives a request to locate a first distribution edge at a target bit error rate (BER) of a first programming distribution. The processing device measures a first BER sample of the first programing distribution using a first offset value that is offset from a first center value corresponding to a first read level threshold and a second BER sample using a second offset value that is offset from the first offset value. The processing device determines that the second BER sample exceeds the target BER and the first BER sample does not exceed the target BER. The processing device determines a first location of the first distribution edge by interpolating between the first BER sample and the second BER sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce A. Liikanen, Larry J. Koudele
  • Publication number: 20210117271
    Abstract: A memory system is disclosed, including a memory component and a processing device configured to decode one or more codewords saved to a memory region of the memory component, detect that a number of bit errors corresponding to the decoding of the codeword exceeds a correction capability of the processing device, and execute an error recovery routine to reduce the number of detected bit errors to within the correction capability. The error recovery routine can include error recovery operations that are sequentially executed either until the number of bit errors is successfully reduced to within the correction capability or until a set of the error recovery operations has been executed. The error recovery operations can be ordered according to one or more factors, including energy used to execute a respective error recovery operation, a duration of the respective operation, and/or a likelihood of success of the respective operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Gerald L. Cadloni, Bruce A. Liikanen, Francis Chew, Larry J. Koudele
  • Publication number: 20210073061
    Abstract: Feedback relating to errors in memory operations on a plurality of memory cells is received by a memory sub-system. At least one processing level corresponding to a program distribution is updated based on the feedback to adjust an error measure between pages of the plurality of memory cells and to adjust a read window budget within a page of the plurality of cells. The updating of the at least one processing level is based on information for the at least one processing level that is stored in a data-structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Sheperek, Bruce A. Liikanen, Larry J. Koudele, James P. Crowley, Stuart A. Bell