Data-aware NAND flash memory for intelligent computing with deep neural network

Abstract

This paper presents the data-aware NAND flash memories for intelligent computing. By recognizing the “value” of data stored in NAND flash, sophisticated data management such as storing important data in the higher reliable memory cell or adaptively optimizing the read reference voltage depending on the stress of each memory cell are realized. As a result, intelligent computing such as image recognition with deep neural network [1], data compression [2], data center storage [3] and disaggregated hybrid storage [4,5] are achieved.