Memory System and Method for Securing Volatile Memory During Sleep Mode Using the Same ECC Module Used to Secure Non-Volatile Memory During Active Mode

摘要

A memory system and method for securing volatile memory during sleep mode using the same ECC module used to secure non-volatile memory during active mode are provided. In one embodiment, a memory system is provided comprising a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, and an error correction code (ECC) module. The ECC module is configured to encode, decode, and correct data stored in the volatile memory when the memory system enters and exits a sleep mode and is further configured to encode, decode, and correct data stored in the non-volatile memory when the memory system is in an active mode. Other embodiments are possible.