MEMORY APPARATUS AND PROTECTING METHOD THEREOF

摘要

A memory apparatus and method for protecting the memory apparatus are provided. The memory apparatus includes a memory unit, a memory control unit, a switch and a control circuit. The memory control unit is used for reading from or writing to the memory unit and has a build-in protection unit. The switch has a lock end and a normal end. The control circuit is coupled between the switch and the memory control unit and is used for detecting the position of the switch. Once the switch is switched to the lock end and the memory apparatus receives a working voltage, the protection unit is automatically enabled by the control circuit to inhibit the memory control unit from reading data from or writing data to the memory unit.