17722805. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MEMORY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MEMORY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME
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Inventor(s)
Yonghun Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Yoochang Sung of Hwaseong-si (KR)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MEMORY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17722805 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MEMORY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a semiconductor device that includes various components to ensure the alignment of clock signals and data signals in a memory device. The device includes pads connected to the memory device, a data transmission/reception circuit, a clock output circuit, and a controller.
- The device has multiple pads connected to a memory device, which receive a data signal using different clock signals with different phases.
- A data transmission/reception circuit is included, which inputs and outputs the data signal to a set of data pads. It also includes a data delay cell that adjusts the phase of the data signal.
- A clock output circuit is present, which outputs clock signals to a set of clock pads. This circuit includes clock delay cells that adjust the phases of the clock signals.
- The controller is responsible for adjusting the delay amount of the clock delay cells and the data delay cell. Its purpose is to align each of the clock signals with the data signal in the memory device.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Memory devices in various electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets.
- Integrated circuits that require precise alignment of clock signals and data signals.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Ensures accurate and synchronized data transmission and reception in memory devices.
- Addresses the issue of misalignment between clock signals and data signals, which can lead to data corruption or loss.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved performance and reliability of memory devices.
- Enhanced data integrity and reduced errors in data transmission.
- Enables efficient and precise synchronization of clock signals and data signals.
Original Abstract Submitted
A semiconductor device includes: a plurality of pads connected to a memory device receiving a data signal using first to fourth clock signals having different phases; a data transmission/reception circuit inputting and outputting the data signal to a plurality of data pads of the plurality of pads and including a data delay cell adjusting a phase of the data signal; a clock output circuit outputting first to fourth clock signals to a plurality of clock pads of the plurality of pads and including first to fourth clock delay cells adjusting phases of the first to fourth clock signals; and a controller adjusting a delay amount of at least one of the first to fourth clock delay cells and the data delay cell so that each of the first to fourth clock signals is aligned with the data signal in the memory device.
