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bad block - (computer science) a block (usually one sector) that cannot reliably hold data

computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures

block - (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted; "since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably"

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That stretch of property, residents and city officials say, was a particularly bad block in a city littered with dilapidated houses.

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This includes wear leveling, bad block handling, and the many other subtleties of managing NAND flash.

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Table 7 shows the time of three algorithms with no bad block or one bad block.

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If more than ten bad bytes are detected in a single block, the block is marked as a bad block. Bad blocks are skipped on read and write attempts, resulting in data loss.

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Optionally, a NAND Flash File system (FFS) is also available to support advanced features such as flash memory read/write, garbage collection, bad block management, wear leveling, and other background functions.

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FlashFX(TM) Tera features pre-written support for over 300 flash parts, including MLC, works with virtually any NAND controller, and features wear leveling, bad block management, and background compaction for unrivaled performance.