Architecture for a serial ATA bus based flash memory apparatus

摘要

A storage unit made of a flash array and a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) controller, is implemented to be compatible with the SATA specification. The unit includes memory modules which can accept write commands and "read" commands and are erasable and non-volatile. The SATA/flash controller is configured to provide SATA functionality and compatibility along with common flash operations such as programming reading and erasing the above mentioned components. <IMAGE>