MLC

MLC is an acronym that can refer to several distinct concepts across technology, biology, and government. The following are among the most common uses.

Multi-level cell memory refers to a type of flash memory that stores more than one bit per memory cell. In the standard two-bit-per-cell MLC, each cell encodes two bits, increasing storage density and reducing cost per gigabyte compared with single-level cell (SLC) memory. This higher density comes at trade-offs: typically lower endurance, slower write performance, and higher error rates, which are mitigated by error-correcting codes, wear leveling, and other controller techniques. MLC is widely used in consumer solid-state drives, USB flash drives, and memory cards.

Myosin light chain is a protein component of the myosin motor complex involved in muscle contraction. There are regulatory light chains and essential light chains that associate with the myosin head. Phosphorylation of the regulatory light chain by myosin light-chain kinase modulates actin-myosin interactions and contractile activity in muscle, as well as various processes in non-muscle cells such as cell motility and shape changes. The term MLC is commonly used in studies of muscle physiology and cell biology.

Member of Legislative Council denotes a legislator serving in the upper house of certain bicameral legislatures. In countries such as India and regions like Hong Kong, an MLC is elected or appointed to provide representation and participate in lawmaking. Terms, qualifications, and the method of selection vary by jurisdiction, reflecting different constitutional arrangements.

Other uses exist in specific fields, but these are the principal meanings of MLC in common reference.