Portable data storage using SLC and MLC flash memory

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PATENT NO 8521945
APP PUB NO 20080215801A1
SERIAL NO

11992546

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A portable data storage device is disclosed that includes an interface (3) for enabling the portable data storage device to be used for data transfer with a host computer (5), and an interface controller (2) for controlling the interface (3). There is also a master controller (7) for controlling the writing of data to and reading of data from a non-volatile memory (8, 9). The non-volatile memory is at least one single level cell (SLC) flash memory (8) and at least one multiple level cell (MLC) flash memory (9). The at least one single level cell flash memory (8) and at least one multiple level cell flash memory (9) are able to operate simultaneously for improving the speed of operation over only multiple level cell flash memory.

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TREK 2000 INTERNATIONAL LTD30 LOYANG WAY #07-13/14/15 LOYANG INDUSTRIAL ESTATE SINGAPORE 508769

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Ooi, Chin Shyan Raymond Loyang Industrial Estate, SG 7 341
Poo, Teng Pin Loyang Industrial Estate, SG 48 1632
Tan, Henry Loyang Industrial Estate, SG 29 988

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