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The die controller 204 cooperates with the read/write circuits 208 to perform memory operations on memory cells of the non-volatile memory array 206, and includes a state machine 214, an address decoder 216, and a power control 218. The state machine 214 provides chip-level control of memory operations. "Die controller" refers to a set of circuits, circuitry, logic, or components configured to manage the operation of a die. In one embodiment, the die controller is an integrated circuit. In another embodiment, the die controller is a combination of discrete components. In another embodiment, the die controller is a combination of one or more integrated circuits and one or more discrete components.

Added by DJM 12 2021