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  "slug": "plc",
  "term": "PLC (penta-level cell)",
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  "definition": "NAND storing five bits per cell; higher density with challenging endurance and read margins.",
  "note": "",
  "status": "research",
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  "related": [
    "qlc",
    "nand-flash"
  ],
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      "id": "c1",
      "title": "PLC (penta-level cell)",
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-level_cell",
      "accessed": "2026-03-26"
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}