MLC

(MultiLevel Cell) A NAND flash memory technology that stores more than one bit per cell. The original "single level cell" (SLC) flash memory uses one voltage threshold to define the two states of the bit (0 or 1). Multilevel cell (MLC) stores two bits in a cell (MLC), and triple level cell (TLC) stores three, which is accomplished by detecting four and eight voltage levels respectively (see below). However, the more bits per cell, the less longevity of the drive (see SSD write cycle). See NAND flash, StrataFlash and TRIM support.

Consumer MLC (cMLC) and Enterprise MLC (eMLC)
MLC generally refers to consumer MLC (cMLC), while enterprise MLC (eMLC) chips provide greater durability for servers, which handle huge volumes of reads and writes. Enterprise MLC drives feature faster transfer rates and extensive error detection and correction.

More Cells - From 2D to 3D
The multilevel cell technology doubled and tripled the bits per cell; however, moving from 2D single layer flash to 3D layers dramatically increased storage capacity (see NAND flash).

Single Level Cell (SLC) - One Bit 0 1 MLC and eMLC - Two Bits Mainstream flash memory. 00 01 10 11 Triple Level Cell (TLC) - Three Bits 000 001 010 011 100 101 110 111

Triple Level Cells in 3D

These solid state drives (SSDs) from Kingston Technology use flash chips with triple level cells in a 64-layer 3D architecture (see NAND flash). See Mini PCI Express.

MLC

Acronym	Definition
MLC➣Multi-Level Cell
MLC➣Maritime Labour Convention (International Labour Organization)
MLC➣Machine Learning Classifier (algorithm)
MLC➣Myosin Light Chain
MLC➣Midlife Crisis (slang; also an Ohio band)
MLC➣Metropolitan Learning Center (various locations)
MLC➣Martin Luther College (New Ulm, MN)
MLC➣Medico-Legal Case
MLC➣Mainland China
MLC➣Mid-Life Crisis
MLC➣Multileaf Collimator
MLC➣Multi Link Control Field
MLC➣Multi Level Coding
MLC➣Multi Layer Coating
MLC➣Multi Level per Cell
MLC➣Mini Line Card
MLC➣Medium Level Controller
MLC➣Multi Layer Chip
MLC➣Multi Layer Cell
MLC➣Marketing Leadership Council
MLC➣Movement for the Liberation of Congo (Congolese rebel group)
MLC➣Methodist Ladies' College (Australia)
MLC➣Math Learning Center
MLC➣Meat and Livestock Commission (United Kingdom)
MLC➣Montessori Learning Center (various locations)
MLC➣Minimal Link Condition (linguistics)
MLC➣Mississippi Library Commission
MLC➣Medical Licensing Council (Biafra)
MLC➣Multilayer Ceramic
MLC➣Michigan Library Consortium
MLC➣Macrophage-Like Cell
MLC➣Multilayer Coating (chemical materials)
MLC➣Mixed Lymphocyte Culture
MLC➣Manitoba Lotteries Corporation
MLC➣Midland Lutheran College (now Midland University; Fremont, NE)
MLC➣Multi-Loop Controller
MLC➣Member of Legislative Council
MLC➣Models of Life Contingencies (mathematics)
MLC➣Maximum Likelihood Classification
MLC➣Maximum Load Current (electricity)
MLC➣Metal-Ligand Complex
MLC➣Medical Licentiates Consortium
MLC➣Military Load Classification
MLC➣Most Likely Case (risk assessment)
MLC➣Merrill Lynch Canada
MLC➣Missouri Loves Company (tournament)
MLC➣Maintenance and Logistics Command
MLC➣Master Labor Contract
MLC➣Moray Leisure Centre (UK)
MLC➣Mobile Location Centre (GSM, CDMA, mobile communications)
MLC➣Monthly License Charge
MLC➣Major Landing Craft (US Navy)
MLC➣Meters/Liquid Column
MLC➣Mobile Launcher Computer
MLC➣Mid-Grade Learning Continuum (US Army)
MLC➣Margate Language Centre (UK)
MLC➣Management Leadership Conference
MLC➣Monarchist League of Canada
MLC➣Mailing List Committee (various organizations)
MLC➣Mortgage Loan Company (real estate finance)
MLC➣Mixed Low Copper
MLC➣Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
MLC➣Multi-Level Coding
MLC➣Masonic Leadership Center
MLC➣Midwife Led Care (healthcare)
MLC➣Military Liaison Committee
MLC➣Medical Licensing Commission (UK)
MLC➣Marianist Lay Communities
MLC➣Multiple Logical Channel
MLC➣Multimedia Language Center (various universities)
MLC➣Main Lobe Clutter (radar)
MLC➣Memory Load Command
MLC➣Morgan Library Collection
MLC➣Ministry of Lectors and Commentators (Catholicism)
MLC➣Multicultural Leadership Council
MLC➣Missouri Lottery Commission
MLC➣Medical Law Consultant
MLC➣Milirat Landing Craft (US Navy)
MLC➣Mailing List Code
MLC➣Myanma Language Commission (Myanmar)
MLC➣Multi-Link Control
MLC➣Modular Loop Carrier
MLC➣Main Lobe Cancellation
MLC➣Men's Last Choice
MLC➣Magnetic Leader Card (NASA)
MLC➣Mobile Liaison Cell
MLC➣Missile Launch Console
MLC➣Missile to Launcher Contactor
MLC➣Management Level Chart/Code
MLC➣Mad Life Crisis (band)
MLC➣Chief Molder (Naval Rating)

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