17898816. STORAGE DEVICE, STORAGE SYSTEM, AND OPERATION METHOD OF STORAGE DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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STORAGE DEVICE, STORAGE SYSTEM, AND OPERATION METHOD OF STORAGE DEVICE
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KYUNGSOO Kim of HWASEONG-SI (KR)
STORAGE DEVICE, STORAGE SYSTEM, AND OPERATION METHOD OF STORAGE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17898816 titled 'STORAGE DEVICE, STORAGE SYSTEM, AND OPERATION METHOD OF STORAGE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a storage device that includes multiple semiconductor structures and metal pads for efficient data storage and control.
- The storage device consists of a first semiconductor structure with memory cells and a metal pad, a second semiconductor structure with peripheral circuits and memory cells, and a third semiconductor structure with a memory controller.
- The first and second semiconductor structures are connected through a connection structure that penetrates the second semiconductor substrate.
- The memory controller is connected to the second semiconductor structure through a connection via that penetrates the third semiconductor substrate.
- The memory controller controls the first and second cell areas based on signals received from a host through the third metal pad.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Data storage devices such as solid-state drives (SSDs) and memory cards.
- Embedded memory systems in various electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
- High-performance computing systems that require efficient data storage and control.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient data storage and control by integrating multiple semiconductor structures and metal pads.
- Improved connectivity between different semiconductor structures for seamless data transfer.
- Enhanced performance and reliability of storage devices through optimized memory controller functionality.
Benefits of this technology:
- Increased storage capacity and faster data access due to the integration of multiple memory cells.
- Improved data transfer speed and efficiency through optimized connectivity between semiconductor structures.
- Enhanced reliability and performance of storage devices with efficient memory controller control.
Original Abstract Submitted
A storage device includes a first semiconductor structure having a first cell area, with memory cells disposed on a first semiconductor substrate, and a first metal pad disposed above the first cell area. A second semiconductor structure has a peripheral circuit area on a second semiconductor substrate and on which peripheral circuits are disposed, a second cell area including a plurality of second memory cells, and a second metal pad bonded to the first metal pad. A third semiconductor structure includes a memory controller disposed on a third semiconductor substrate and connected to a third metal pad through a connection via penetrating through the third semiconductor substrate. A connection structure penetrates through the second semiconductor substrate and connects the memory controller to the second semiconductor structure. The memory controller controls the first and second cell areas based on a signal applied from a host through the third metal pad.
