Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for selecting data encoding. As an example, some embodiments of the present invention provide methods that include receiving a data set to be written to a plurality of multi-bit memory cells that are each operable to hold at least two bits. In addition, the methods include determining a characteristic of the data set, and encoding the data set. The level of encoding is selected based at least in part on the characteristic of the data set. In some instances of the aforementioned embodiments, the characteristic of the data set indicates an expected frequency of access of the data set from the plurality of multi-bit memory cells.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide for extended life operation of multi-bit memory cells. As an example, some embodiments of the present invention provide electronic systems that include a plurality of multi-bit memory cells, an encoding circuit and a decoding circuit. Each of the plurality of multi-bit memory cells is operable to hold at least two bits. The encoding circuit is operable to receive a data input including at least two data bits, and to encode the two data bits as an encoded output to the plurality of multi-bit memory cells. The encoded output may be selected to be either a single two bit output representing the two bits, or a series of two two bit outputs representing the two bits. The decoding circuit is operable to reverse the encoding applied by the encoding circuit.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide for extended life operation of multi-bit memory cells. As an example, some embodiments of the present invention provide electronic systems that include a plurality of multi-bit memory cells, an encoding circuit and a decoding circuit. Each of the plurality of multi-bit memory cells is operable to hold at least two bits. The encoding circuit is operable to receive a data input including at least two data bits, and to encode the two data bits as an encoded output to the plurality of multi-bit memory cells. The encoded output may be selected to be either a single two bit output representing the two bits, or a series of two two bit outputs representing the two bits. The decoding circuit is operable to reverse the encoding applied by the encoding circuit.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for selecting data encoding. As an example, some embodiments of the present invention provide methods that include receiving a data set to be written to a plurality of multi-bit memory cells that are each operable to hold at least two bits. In addition, the methods include determining a characteristic of the data set, and encoding the data set. The level of encoding is selected based at least in part on the characteristic of the data set. In some instances of the aforementioned embodiments, the characteristic of the data set indicates an expected frequency of access of the data set from the plurality of multi-bit memory cells.