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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2025
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2022
Kioxia Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Yasuhito Yoshimizu, Mie, JP;
Takashi Fukushima, Mie, JP;
Tatsuro Hitomi, Kanagawa, JP;
Arata Inoue, Kanagawa, JP;
Masayuki Miura, Mie, JP;
Shinichi Kanno, Tokyo, JP;
Toshio Fujisawa, Kanagawa, JP;
Keisuke Nakatsuka, Hyogo, JP;
Tomoya Sanuki, Mie, JP;
Kioxia Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a storage device includes a control apparatus and a stocker. The control apparatus writes data to or reads data from a storage medium that includes a plurality of non-volatile memory chips. The stocker stores a plurality of the storage media that are detached from the control apparatus. The control apparatus includes a first temperature control system. The first temperature control system raises temperature of the storage medium to a first temperature or higher. The stocker includes a second temperature control system. The second temperature control system cools the storage medium to a second temperature or lower. The second temperature is lower than the first temperature.