"Successive bit" refers to a next bit in a binary encoding that progressively evaluates each bit in a binary code in a predefined order. In one embodiment, each bit of a binary encoding is evaluated starting with a most significant bit, then a next most significant bit, in sequence until a least significant bit is evaluated. … more "Successive bit" refers to a next bit in a binary encoding that progressively evaluates each bit in a binary code in a predefined order. In one embodiment, each bit of a binary encoding is evaluated starting with a most significant bit, then a next most significant bit, in sequence until a least significant bit is evaluated.

"Ripple arrester" refers to a circuit, sub-circuit, circuitry, electronic component, hardware, software, firmware, module, logic, device, or apparatus configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to detect and/or mitigate a fluctuation in voltage from a voltage source such as a driver circuit (e.g., charge pump). In particular, a ripple arrester may mitigate spikes in a source voltage from a charge pump, such as a VPGM voltage supplied for word lines. … more "Ripple arrester" refers to a circuit, sub-circuit, circuitry, electronic component, hardware, software, firmware, module, logic, device, or apparatus configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to detect and/or mitigate a fluctuation in voltage from a voltage source such as a driver circuit (e.g., charge pump). In particular, a ripple arrester may mitigate spikes in a source voltage from a charge pump, such as a VPGM voltage supplied for word lines.

"Leakage detection voltage" refers to a voltage designed, engineered, and/or configured to represent a level of leakage current within, or from, one or more target control lines that are tested or checked for leakage current. … more "Leakage detection voltage" refers to a voltage designed, engineered, and/or configured to represent a level of leakage current within, or from, one or more target control lines that are tested or checked for leakage current.

"Storage command" refers to any command relating with a storage operation. Examples of storage commands include, but are not limited to, read commands, write commands, maintenance commands, configuration command, administration command, diagnostic commands, test mode commands, countermeasure command, and any other command a storage controller may receive from a host or issue to another component, device, or system. … more "Storage command" refers to any command relating with a storage operation. Examples of storage commands include, but are not limited to, read commands, write commands, maintenance commands, configuration command, administration command, diagnostic commands, test mode commands, countermeasure command, and any other command a storage controller may receive from a host or issue to another component, device, or system.

"Binary search" refers to a method of encoding an analog signal in an electronic circuit such that a digital output code output from an analog to digital converter circuit determines the digital output code using a binary search process of setting successive bits of the digital output code on each clock cycle that the analog to digital converter circuit is enabled. … more "Binary search" refers to a method of encoding an analog signal in an electronic circuit such that a digital output code output from an analog to digital converter circuit determines the digital output code using a binary search process of setting successive bits of the digital output code on each clock cycle that the analog to digital converter circuit is enabled.

"Successive approximation" refers to a process of iteratively adjusting a digital output code until the digital output code accurately encodes a signal level of an input signal such as an input voltage. … more "Successive approximation" refers to a process of iteratively adjusting a digital output code until the digital output code accurately encodes a signal level of an input signal such as an input voltage.

"Comparator" refers to an electronic component configured to compare two analog input signals and activate an analog output signal when a magnitude of one of the input signals exceeds a magnitude of the other input signal. … more "Comparator" refers to an electronic component configured to compare two analog input signals and activate an analog output signal when a magnitude of one of the input signals exceeds a magnitude of the other input signal.

"Switching circuit" refers to a circuit, sub-circuit, circuitry, electronic component, hardware, software, firmware, module, logic, device, or apparatus configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to couple one electronic component or circuit with another. In one embodiment, the switching circuit is configured to couple a set of word lines with a leakage detection circuit … more "Switching circuit" refers to a circuit, sub-circuit, circuitry, electronic component, hardware, software, firmware, module, logic, device, or apparatus configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to couple one electronic component or circuit with another. In one embodiment, the switching circuit is configured to couple a set of word lines with a leakage detection circuit

"Current control circuit" refers to a circuit, sub-circuit, circuitry, electronic component, hardware, software, firmware, module, logic, device, or apparatus configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to supply a one or more currents from one or more current sources. In one embodiment, one or more of the one or more current sources controlled by the current control circuit may comprise variable/configurable current sources. In particular, in one embodiment, another controller, such as a storage controller, may define a current level for each of the one or more variable current sources by way of the current control circuit. … more "Current control circuit" refers to a circuit, sub-circuit, circuitry, electronic component, hardware, software, firmware, module, logic, device, or apparatus configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to supply a one or more currents from one or more current sources. In one embodiment, one or more of the one or more current sources controlled by the current control circuit may comprise variable/configurable current sources. In particular, in one embodiment, another controller, such as a storage controller, may define a current level for each of the one or more variable current sources by way of the current control circuit.

"Resistor digital to analog converter circuit" refers to a circuit, sub-circuit, circuitry, electronic component, hardware, software, firmware, module, logic, device, or apparatus configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to convert a digital binary code into an analog signal, such as an analog feedback signal. … more "Resistor digital to analog converter circuit" refers to a circuit, sub-circuit, circuitry, electronic component, hardware, software, firmware, module, logic, device, or apparatus configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to convert a digital binary code into an analog signal, such as an analog feedback signal.

"Reference code" refers to a digital output code configured to represent a binary encoding for a leakage current threshold that incorporates fluctuations, variations, anomalies, or the like in electrical circuitry that is used to measure a particular electrical characteristic or attribute. In one embodiment, a reference code is used as part of a process or method for determining an amount of leakage current, the leakage current being the electrical characteristic measured. … more "Reference code" refers to a digital output code configured to represent a binary encoding for a leakage current threshold that incorporates fluctuations, variations, anomalies, or the like in electrical circuitry that is used to measure a particular electrical characteristic or attribute. In one embodiment, a reference code is used as part of a process or method for determining an amount of leakage current, the leakage current being the electrical characteristic measured.

"Analog feedback signal" refers to an electronic signal output by a resistor digital to analog converter circuit based on a digital output code input. … more "Analog feedback signal" refers to an electronic signal output by a resistor digital to analog converter circuit based on a digital output code input.

"Common mode current" refers to a current that flows in the same direction as another current in a control line. … more "Common mode current" refers to a current that flows in the same direction as another current in a control line.

"Source transformer" refers to a circuit, sub-circuit, circuitry, or electronic component configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to convert an electrical current into a substantially equivalent electrical voltage or to convert an electrical voltage into a substantially equivalent electrical current. Generally, the source transformer is configured to connect to the source voltage or current in either a parallel configuration or a series configuration in order to transform the electrical current or voltage into the corresponding voltage or current. … more "Source transformer" refers to a circuit, sub-circuit, circuitry, or electronic component configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to convert an electrical current into a substantially equivalent electrical voltage or to convert an electrical voltage into a substantially equivalent electrical current. Generally, the source transformer is configured to connect to the source voltage or current in either a parallel configuration or a series configuration in order to transform the electrical current or voltage into the corresponding voltage or current.

"Successive approximation analog to digital conversion circuit" or “SAR ADC circuit” refers to a type of analog-to-digital converter that converts a continuous analog waveform into a discrete digital representation via a binary search through all possible quantization levels before finally converging upon a digital output for each conversion. (Search "Successive approximation ADC" on Wikipedia.com, March 23, 2020. Accessed March 23, 2020.) … more "Successive approximation analog to digital conversion circuit" or “SAR ADC circuit” refers to a type of analog-to-digital converter that converts a continuous analog waveform into a discrete digital representation via a binary search through all possible quantization levels before finally converging upon a digital output for each conversion. (Search "Successive approximation ADC" on Wikipedia.com, March 23, 2020. Accessed March 23, 2020.)

"Non-volatile memory array" refers to a set of non-volatile storage cells (also referred to as memory cells or non-volatile memory cells) organized into an array structure having rows and columns. A memory array is addressable using a row identifier and a column identifier.Those of skill in the art recognize that a memory array may comprise the set of memory cells within a plane, the set of memory cells within a memory die, the set of memory cells within a set of planes, the set of memory cells within a set of memory die, the set of memory cells within a memory package, the set of memory cells within a set of memory packages, or with other known memory cell set architectures and configurations. A memory array may include a set of memory cells at a number of levels of organization within a storage or memory system. In one embodiment, memory cells within a plane may be organized into a memory array. In one embodiment, memory cells within a plurality of planes of a memory die may be organized into a memory array. In one embodiment, memory cells within a plurality of memory dies of a memory device may be organized into a memory array. … more "Non-volatile memory array" refers to a set of non-volatile storage cells (also referred to as memory cells or non-volatile memory cells) organized into an array structure having rows and columns. A memory array is addressable using a row identifier and a column identifier.Those of skill in the art recognize that a memory array may comprise the set of memory cells within a plane, the set of memory cells within a memory die, the set of memory cells within a set of planes, the set of memory cells within a set of memory die, the set of memory cells within a memory package, the set of memory cells within a set of memory packages, or with other known memory cell set architectures and configurations. A memory array may include a set of memory cells at a number of levels of organization within a storage or memory system. In one embodiment, memory cells within a plane may be organized into a memory array. In one embodiment, memory cells within a plurality of planes of a memory die may be organized into a memory array. In one embodiment, memory cells within a plurality of memory dies of a memory device may be organized into a memory array.

"Signal traffic" refers to one or more signals, messages, commands, instructions, or events communicated between a sender and one or more receivers on a communication bus. … more "Signal traffic" refers to one or more signals, messages, commands, instructions, or events communicated between a sender and one or more receivers on a communication bus.

"Event" refers to a signal, flag, message, activity, behavior, or characteristic or change in signal, flag, message, activity, behavior, or characteristic that indicates that something has happened. Events may serve as a trigger for other activities or may comprise an activity or behavior that is being observed or is anticipated. Certain events may be watched for in the future. The occurrence of an event may signal or trigger other behaviors. Examples of an event include, but are not limited to, reading or writing to a particular register or memory address location, raising or lowering a signal on a particular control line, the presence or absence of a particular command, op code, or sequence of commands or opcodes. In certain embodiments, an event may comprise an aggregation or composite of two or more other events. … more "Event" refers to a signal, flag, message, activity, behavior, or characteristic or change in signal, flag, message, activity, behavior, or characteristic that indicates that something has happened. Events may serve as a trigger for other activities or may comprise an activity or behavior that is being observed or is anticipated. Certain events may be watched for in the future. The occurrence of an event may signal or trigger other behaviors. Examples of an event include, but are not limited to, reading or writing to a particular register or memory address location, raising or lowering a signal on a particular control line, the presence or absence of a particular command, op code, or sequence of commands or opcodes. In certain embodiments, an event may comprise an aggregation or composite of two or more other events.

"Storage command" refers to any command relating to a storage operation. Examples of storage commands include, but are not limited to, read commands, write commands, maintenance commands, configuration command, administration command, diagnostic commands, test mode commands, countermeasure command, and any other command a storage controller may receive from a host or issue to another component, device, or system. In general, a storage command is a command issued to a storage or memory device from a host or master or another component or device. A storage command typically initiates one or more storage operations. … more "Storage command" refers to any command relating to a storage operation. Examples of storage commands include, but are not limited to, read commands, write commands, maintenance commands, configuration command, administration command, diagnostic commands, test mode commands, countermeasure command, and any other command a storage controller may receive from a host or issue to another component, device, or system. In general, a storage command is a command issued to a storage or memory device from a host or master or another component or device. A storage command typically initiates one or more storage operations.

"Predictable storage operation" refers to a storage operation that reliably completes within a predefined time interval within an acceptable tolerance level for either boundary of the time interval. … more "Predictable storage operation" refers to a storage operation that reliably completes within a predefined time interval within an acceptable tolerance level for either boundary of the time interval.