Apparatus and associated systems, methods and computer program products
relate to using information stored in a flash memory to adjust the
operating voltage supplied to the flash memory. The voltage information
indicates a minimum operating voltage at which to operate the flash
memory device. In general, operating a flash memory device near a minimal
operating voltage may substantially minimize power consumption. The
minimum operating voltage for individual flash memory devices may vary
from IC to IC, by manufacturing lot, and by manufacturer. In a product,
the minimum operating voltage for a particular flash memory may be
determined, for example, by a controller built-in to a flash memory
reporting (automatically or in response to a query) the minimum operating
voltage (e.g., 2.5 V, 3.15 V) to a memory controller or microprocessor.
The stored voltage information may further include information to adjust
the operating voltage based on temperature.