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Overview of NAND Flash Memory Controllers

NAND Flash is a form of non-volatile memory introduced by Toshiba and Samsung in 1989. Its benefits include high storage density, fast access times, low power requirements and excellent shock resistance. MP3 players, high-end cell phones, and digital cameras are fueling expectations that NAND will overtake NOR in a number of markets. Integrating NAND into a system design presents key technical challenges. To simplify system designs, many processors are now including NAND controllers. This paper is an overview of this important technology.

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