Toshiba developed the New BENAND

Published:2012/1/8 23:50:00 Author:Phyllis From:SeekIC

BENAND refers to Toshiba’s new development of single-level cell, NAND flash memory with embedded error correction code (ECC).

The ECC has been embedded in the host processor and corrected 1 bit per 512 bytes until now. However, Toshiba said diminishing process geometries increase the need for improved error correction.

BENAND removes the burden of ECC from the host processor while minimizing protocol changes and allowing host processors to support leading-edge process NAND flash memory in a timely manner, Toshiba said.

The product is initially available in 4-Gbit and 8-Gbit memory capacities is implemented in a 32-nm CMOS process technology. The error correction can be used to find and correct 4-bits in every 512 bytes, which is four times higher than previous ECC schemes applied to NAND flash memory.

Applications for BENAND memory are likely to include LCD television, digital cameras, robots and other industrial applications, home gateways, cable boxes, point-of-sale systems, smart meters, vending machines, in-flight entertainment systems and LCD advertising systems.

Samples of BENAND products are available now in TSOP and BGA packages, with mass production beginning March 2012. Toshiba plans to expand the BENAND lineup to include 24nm process NAND flash memory products in Q2 2012.

Toshiba Corporation manufactures and markets electronic and electrical products worldwide. The company products include LCD TVs; Blu-ray Disc recorders and players; DVD recorders and players; notebook personal computers; PC servers; business communications systems; POS terminals and electronic cash registers; multi-function peripherals and facsimile equipment; automated ID systems and barcode systems; and printers, as well as TV program recording recommendation services. It also provides electronic devices and components, as well as DVD/BD drives. Further, Toshiba provides refrigerators, washing machines, room air conditioners, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, electric irons, rice cookers, cooking heaters, dish washers, air cleaners, lighting systems, water heating systems, batteries, and battery-powered appliances, as well as logistics services.

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