Storage module and method for adaptive burst mode

摘要

A storage module and method for adaptive burst mode are provided. In one embodiment, a storage module is provided comprising a memory and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a plurality of write commands from a host controller in communication with the storage module, store the plurality of write commands in a command queue in the storage module, and choose one of a plurality of burst modes in which to operate the memory based on how many write commands are stored in the command queue.

主权项

1. A method for adaptive burst mode, the method comprising:
performing the following in a storage controller of a storage module having a memory in operative communication with the storage controller:
receiving a plurality of write commands from a host in communication with the storage module, wherein the write commands contain pointers to locations in a host that store data to be written in the memory in response to the write commands;choosing one of a plurality of burst modes in which to operate the memory based on how many write commands are received from the host, wherein each burst mode supports a different data storage rate for storing data in the memory; andrequesting data to be transferred from the locations in the host specified by the pointers to the storage module at a rate determined by the data storage rate of the chosen burst mode; wherein the memory comprises a silicon substrate and a plurality of memory cells forming at least two memory layers vertically disposed with respect to each other to form a monolithic three-dimensional structure, wherein at least one memory layer is vertically disposed with respect to the silicon substrate.