18073340. PAGE BUFFER CIRCUIT, METHOD OF OPERATING A SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY SYSTEM simplified abstract (SK hynix Inc.)

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PAGE BUFFER CIRCUIT, METHOD OF OPERATING A SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY SYSTEM

Organization Name

SK hynix Inc.

Inventor(s)

Hyung Jin Choi of Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)

PAGE BUFFER CIRCUIT, METHOD OF OPERATING A SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18073340 titled 'PAGE BUFFER CIRCUIT, METHOD OF OPERATING A SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a page buffer circuit that includes a data latch circuit and a sensing latch circuit. The data latch circuit is responsible for storing data during normal operation, while the sensing latch circuit receives and stores the data from the data latch circuit during a suspend operation. The sensing latch circuit then transmits the stored data back to the data latch circuit during a sensing operation. Additionally, the sensing latch circuit can suspend data in a memory cell and output the suspended data.

  • The page buffer circuit includes a data latch circuit and a sensing latch circuit.
  • The data latch circuit stores data during normal operation.
  • The sensing latch circuit receives and stores data from the data latch circuit during a suspend operation.
  • The sensing latch circuit transmits the stored data back to the data latch circuit during a sensing operation.
  • The sensing latch circuit can also suspend data in a memory cell and output the suspended data.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be applied in various memory systems, such as computer memory or storage devices.
  • It can be used in systems that require efficient data storage and retrieval during suspend operations.

Problems Solved

  • The page buffer circuit solves the problem of efficiently storing and retrieving data during suspend operations.
  • It addresses the need for a circuit that can suspend data in a memory cell and output the suspended data.

Benefits

  • The page buffer circuit provides a reliable and efficient solution for storing and retrieving data during suspend operations.
  • It allows for seamless transition between normal operation and suspend operation.
  • The circuit enables efficient memory management and data transfer in memory systems.


Original Abstract Submitted

A page buffer circuit including a data latch circuit and a sensing latch circuit. The data latch circuit configured to store data corresponding to a normal operation. The sensing latch circuit configured to receive and store the data in the data latch circuit in an entering operation in accordance with a suspend operation. The sensing latch circuit configured to transmit the data stored in the sensing latch circuit to the data latch circuit in a sensing operation in accordance with the suspend operation. The sensing latch circuit configured to suspend data in a memory cell, and to output the suspend data from the memory cell.