Abstract: A channel switching device, a memory storage device and a channel switching method are provided. The channel switching device includes a signal analysis module and a switch module. The signal analysis module is configured to analyze non-power signal from at least one of a plurality of connection interface units of the memory storage device. The switch module is configured to turn on a first channel coupled to a first connection interface unit among the connection interface units of the memory storage device according to an analysis result of the non-power signal, where the first channel which is turned on is for receiving first input signal from the first connection interface unit or transmitting first output signal to the first connection interface unit. Therefore, a probability of mistakenly enabling or disabling a specific connection interface unit of a memory storage device can be reduced.

Abstract: A memory storage device having a rewritable non-volatile memory module, a first connection interface unit, a second connection interface unit, a power management circuit and a memory control circuit unit is provided. When an external power supply device is electrically connected to the second connection interface unit, the power management circuit receives a second power supply voltage from the external power supply device via the second connection interface unit, supplies an operation voltage to the rewritable non-volatile memory module and the memory control circuit unit and supplies the second power supply voltage to a host device. When the external power supply device is electrically disconnected with the second connection interface unit, the power management circuit receives a first power supply voltage from the host device via the first connection interface unit and supplies the operation voltage to the memory control circuit unit and the rewritable non-volatile memory module.

Abstract: A memory storage device having a rewritable non-volatile memory module, a first connection interface unit, a second connection interface unit, a power management circuit and a memory control circuit unit is provided. When an external power supply device is electrically connected to the second connection interface unit, the power management circuit receives a second power supply voltage from the external power supply device via the second connection interface unit, supplies an operation voltage to the rewritable non-volatile memory module and the memory control circuit unit and supplies the second power supply voltage to a host device. When the external power supply device is electrically disconnected with the second connection interface unit, the power management circuit receives a first power supply voltage from the host device via the first connection interface unit and supplies the operation voltage to the memory control circuit unit and the rewritable non-volatile memory module.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory storage apparatus having a connector, an energy storage circuit, a power regulator and supply circuit, a non-volatile memory module, a memory controller and a buffer memory is provided. The power regulator and supply circuit is configured for transforming an output voltage from the energy storage circuit into a first voltage used for the non-volatile memory module and a second voltage used for the memory controller and the buffer memory. The memory controller is configured for writing data stored temporarily in the buffer memory into the non-volatile memory module with a special writing mode when receiving a detecting signal indicating that an input voltage is continuously smaller than a predetermined voltage for a predetermined period or receiving a detecting signal indicating that an inactive status of the connector or receiving a suspend mode signal, a warm reset signal or a hot reset signal from a host system.

Abstract: A memory storage device, a memory control circuit unit and a power supply method are provided. The power supply method includes: providing a first power voltage to a host interface circuit of the memory storage device; providing a second power voltage to a memory management circuit of the memory storage device; providing a third power voltage to a memory interface circuit of the memory storage device, wherein a reference voltage terminal of the memory interface circuit is coupled to a power input terminal of the memory management circuit. Thus, the overheat problem of the memory storage device due to the voltage conversion may be improved.

Abstract: A connector suitable for a storage device is provided. The storage device has a storage module. The connector includes a body, a plurality of terminals, and a housing. The terminals are disposed in the body, and a first end of each terminal protrudes from the body and is electrically connected to the storage module. The housing covers the body and has an indentation and a shielding portion. The first end of each terminal is located at the indentation. The shielding portion shields the indentation, and the first end of each terminal is located between the shielding portion and the storage module. A storage device is also provided.

Abstract: A memory storage device, a memory control circuit unit and a power supply method are provided. The power supply method includes: providing a first power voltage to a host interface circuit of the memory storage device; providing a second power voltage to a memory management circuit of the memory storage device; providing a third power voltage to a memory interface circuit of the memory storage device, wherein a reference voltage terminal of the memory interface circuit is coupled to a power input terminal of the memory management circuit. Thus, the overheat problem of the memory storage device due to the voltage conversion may be improved.

Abstract: A multi-layer printed circuit board structure, a connector module and a memory storage device are provided. The multi-layer printed circuit board structure includes a first layout layer and a second layout layer. The first layout layer includes a shielding element and at least one pad. The shielding element provides the grounding voltage. The second layout layer is disposed corresponding to the first layout layer and includes at least one wire, and one end of each wire is coupled to one of the pads. A predefined proportion of the wire is covered by a projection plane of the shielding element projected on the second layout layer.

Abstract: A multi-layer printed circuit board structure, a connector module and a memory storage device are provided. The multi-layer printed circuit board structure includes a first layout layer and a second layout layer. The first layout layer includes a shielding element and at least one pad. The shielding element provides the grounding voltage. The second layout layer is disposed corresponding to the first layout layer and includes at least one wire, and one end of each wire is coupled to one of the pads. A predefined proportion of the wire is covered by a projection plane of the shielding element projected on the second layout layer.

Abstract: A connector suitable for a storage device is provided. The storage device has a storage module. The connector includes a body, a plurality of terminals, and a housing. The terminals are disposed in the body, and a first end of each terminal protrudes from the body and is electrically connected to the storage module. The housing covers the body and has an indentation and a shielding portion. The first end of each terminal is located at the indentation. The shielding portion shields the indentation, and the first end of each terminal is located between the shielding portion and the storage module. A storage device is also provided.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory storage apparatus having a connector, an energy storage circuit, a power regulator and supply circuit, a non-volatile memory module, a memory controller and a buffer memory is provided. The power regulator and supply circuit is configured for transforming an output voltage from the energy storage circuit into a first voltage used for the non-volatile memory module and a second voltage used for the memory controller and the buffer memory. The memory controller is configured for writing data stored temporarily in the buffer memory into the non-volatile memory module with a special writing mode when receiving a detecting signal indicating that an input voltage is continuously smaller than a predetermined voltage for a predetermined period or receiving a detecting signal indicating that an inactive status of the connector or receiving a suspend mode signal, a warm reset signal or a hot reset signal from a host system.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory storage apparatus having a connector, an energy storage circuit, a power regulator and supply circuit, a non-volatile memory module, a memory controller and a buffer memory is provided. The power regulator and supply circuit is configured for transforming an output voltage from the energy storage circuit into a first voltage used for the non-volatile memory module and a second voltage used for the memory controller and the buffer memory. The memory controller is configured for writing data stored temporarily in the buffer memory into the non-volatile memory module with a special writing mode when receiving a detecting signal indicating that an input voltage is continuously smaller than a predetermined voltage for a predetermined period or receiving a detecting signal indicating that an inactive status of the connector or receiving a suspend mode signal, a warm reset signal or a hot reset signal from a host system.

Abstract: A method and a system for protecting data, a storage device, and a storage device controller are provided. In the present method, when a host accesses data in the storage device, whether the host performs a play operation or a copy operation on the data is first determined. If the host performs the play operation on the data, the storage device continues to execute the play operation so as to allow the host to access the data. On the other hand, if the host performs the copy operation on the data, the storage device executes an interference procedure so as to prevent or retard the data from being copied into the host.

Abstract: A flash memory storage apparatus is provided. The flash memory storage apparatus includes a substrate, a control and storage circuit unit, a ground lead, at least a signal lead, and a power lead. The control and storage circuit unit, the power lead, the signal lead, and the ground lead are disposed on the substrate, in which the power lead, the signal lead, and the ground lead respectively electrically connect to the control and storage circuit unit. Moreover, the flash memory storage apparatus further includes an extra ground lead electrically connected to the ground lead or a protrusion on the substrate, such that the ground lead first electrically connects to a host when the flash memory storage apparatus is plugged into the host.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory storage apparatus having a connector, an energy storage circuit, a power regulator and supply circuit, a non-volatile memory module, a memory controller and a buffer memory is provided. The power regulator and supply circuit is configured for transforming an output voltage from the energy storage circuit into a first voltage used for the non-volatile memory module and a second voltage used for the memory controller and the buffer memory. The memory controller is configured for writing data stored temporarily in the buffer memory into the non-volatile memory module with a special writing mode when receiving a detecting signal indicating that an input voltage is continuously smaller than a predetermined voltage for a predetermined period or receiving a detecting signal indicating that an inactive status of the connector or receiving a suspend mode signal, a warm reset signal or a hot reset signal from a host system.

Abstract: A flash memory storage apparatus is provided. The flash memory storage apparatus includes a substrate, a control and storage circuit unit, a ground lead, at least a signal lead, and a power lead. The control and storage circuit unit, the power lead, the signal lead, and the ground lead are disposed on the substrate, in which the power lead, the signal lead, and the ground lead respectively electrically connect to the control and storage circuit unit. Moreover, the flash memory storage apparatus further includes an extra ground lead electrically connected to the ground lead or a protrusion on the substrate, such that the ground lead first electrically connects to a host when the flash memory storage apparatus is plugged into the host.

Abstract: A flash memory storage apparatus is provided. The flash memory storage apparatus includes a substrate, a control and storage circuit unit, a ground lead, at least a signal lead, and a power lead. The control and storage circuit unit, the power lead, the signal lead, and the ground lead are disposed on the substrate, in which the power lead, the signal lead, and the ground lead respectively electrically connect to the control and storage circuit unit. Moreover, the flash memory storage apparatus further includes an extra ground lead electrically connected to the ground lead or a protrusion on the substrate, such that the ground lead first electrically connects to a host when the flash memory storage apparatus is plugged into the host.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory storage apparatus having a connector, an energy storage circuit, a power regulator and supply circuit, a non-volatile memory module, a memory controller and a buffer memory is provided. The power regulator and supply circuit is configured for transforming an output voltage from the energy storage circuit into a first voltage used for the non-volatile memory module and a second voltage used for the memory controller and the buffer memory. The memory controller is configured for writing data stored temporarily in the buffer memory into the non-volatile memory module with a special writing mode when receiving a detecting signal indicating that an input voltage is continuously smaller than a predetermined voltage for a predetermined period or receiving a detecting signal indicating that an inactive status of the connector or receiving a suspend mode signal, a warm reset signal or a hot reset signal from a host system.

Abstract: An oscillation circuit, a driving circuit thereof, and a driving method thereof are provided. The driving circuit generates a second enable signal according to an output signal of an oscillator and a first enable signal. The second enable signal is transmitted to the oscillator. When a number of waves of the output signal within a predetermined period is smaller than a predetermined value, the driving circuit adjusts a voltage level of the second enable signal. A voltage level of the first enable signal is equal to an enable voltage level. Through variations in voltage levels of the second enable signal, the oscillator is triggered to oscillate.

Abstract: A method and a system for protecting data, a storage device, and a storage device controller are provided. In the present method, when a host accesses data in the storage device, whether the host performs a play operation or a copy operation on the data is first determined. If the host performs the play operation on the data, the storage device continues to execute the play operation so as to allow the host to access the data. On the other hand, if the host performs the copy operation on the data, the storage device executes an interference procedure so as to prevent or retard the data from being copied into the host.