Memory System and Method for Adaptive Auto-Sleep and Background Operations

摘要

A memory system and method are provided for adaptive auto-sleep and background operations. In one embodiment, a controller of a memory system measures an amount of time between when the memory completes an operation and when the controller receives a command to perform another operation in the memory. The controller adjusts a time period after which the controller enters an auto-sleep mode and/or starts a background operation based on the measured amount of time. Other embodiments are disclosed.

主权项

1. A method for performing adaptive auto-sleep in a memory system, the method comprising:
performing the following in a controller of a memory system having a memory:
measuring an amount of time between when the memory completes an operation and when the controller receives a command to perform another operation in the memory; andadjusting a time period after which the controller enters an auto-sleep mode based on the measured amount of time.