Performing background functions using logic integrated with a memory

Abstract

Logic integrated with a memory and related methods for performing background functions are provided. A method in a memory includes, in response to a request from a host separate from the memory, initiating processing of a background function. The method further includes automatically monitoring the memory to detect whether any standard operation requiring a use of at least one of the plurality of the memory cells of the memory or at least one data path of the memory is being performed. The method further includes automatically suspending the processing of the background function when the standard operation requiring the use of a memory cell or a data path of the memory is detected unless the processing of the background function requires only resources that are provided as part of the logic integrated with the memory and that are configured to process only the background function.