17491012. TWO-TERMINAL MEMORY DEVICE, A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE INCLUDING A TWO-TERMINAL MEMORY DEVICE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)

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TWO-TERMINAL MEMORY DEVICE, A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE INCLUDING A TWO-TERMINAL MEMORY DEVICE

Organization Name

Kia Corporation

Inventor(s)

Ui-Yeon Won of Ansan-si (KR)

Jong-Seok Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Sang-Hyeok Yang of Suwon-si (KR)

TWO-TERMINAL MEMORY DEVICE, A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE INCLUDING A TWO-TERMINAL MEMORY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17491012 titled 'TWO-TERMINAL MEMORY DEVICE, A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE INCLUDING A TWO-TERMINAL MEMORY DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

Abstract

A two-terminal memory device is described in this patent application. The device includes a substrate, a source, and a drain formed on the substrate's upper surface, a ferroelectric layer connected to the source and drain, and an extended drain laminated on the ferroelectric layer. This memory device can be used as a cross-point type and neuromorphic device, allowing for multiple resistance levels with switchable resistance layers.

Patent/Innovation Explanation

  • Two-terminal memory device with a substrate, source, and drain.
  • Ferroelectric layer connected to the source and drain.
  • Extended drain laminated on the ferroelectric layer.
  • Enables cross-point type and neuromorphic device functionality.
  • Allows for multiple resistance levels with switchable resistance layers.

Potential Applications

This technology has potential applications in various fields, including:

  • Memory devices for electronic devices and computers.
  • Neuromorphic computing for artificial intelligence and machine learning.
  • Cross-point memory arrays for high-density data storage.
  • Non-volatile memory for low-power consumption devices.

Problems Solved

The two-terminal memory device solves several problems in the field of memory technology, including:

  • Limited resistance levels in traditional memory devices.
  • Complex circuitry required for implementing multi-resistance levels.
  • High power consumption in memory devices.
  • Lack of compatibility with neuromorphic computing.

Benefits

The benefits of this two-terminal memory device are:

  • Ability to implement multiple resistance levels.
  • Simplified circuitry for multi-resistance level implementation.
  • Lower power consumption compared to traditional memory devices.
  • Compatibility with neuromorphic computing.
  • High-density data storage capabilities.


Original Abstract Submitted

A two-terminal memory device including: a substrate; a source and a drain formed to face each other on an upper surface of the substrate; a ferroelectric layer connected to the source and the drain and formed between the source and the drain; and an extended drain extending from the drain and laminated on the ferroelectric layer. The two-terminal memory device may be applied as a cross-point type and neuromorphic device capable of implementing multi-resistance levels with multi-layer switchable resistance layers.