Flash memory device with multi-level cells and method of writing data therein

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PATENT NO 9122592
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14479472

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In one aspect, a method of writing data in a flash memory system is provided. The flash memory system forms an address mapping pattern according to a log block mapping scheme. The method includes determining a writing pattern of data to be written in a log block, and allocating one of SLC and MLC blocks to the log block in accordance with the writing pattern of the data.

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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTDSUWON KYUNGGI-DO

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Cheon, Won-Moon Hwaseong-si, KR 18 735
Choi, Sung-up Hwaseong-si, KR 18 606
Kim, Seon-Taek Suwon-si, KR 11 434
Park, Chan-Ik Seoul, KR 58 2328

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