Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240331783). SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME simplified abstract
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SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240331783 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
The present disclosure pertains to semiconductor memory devices and methods of operating a semiconductor memory device. One example method involves setting a sensing node of a page buffer to a first voltage, detecting a deviation in operating characteristics of a first sense amplifier and a second sense amplifier with respect to the first voltage, and sequentially repeating a first internal operation for at least two different operating times in the first sense amplifier, the second sense amplifier, or both based on the deviation in operating characteristics.
- Setting a sensing node of a page buffer to a specific voltage
- Detecting deviations in operating characteristics of sense amplifiers
- Repeating internal operations based on detected deviations
- Enhancing efficiency and reliability of semiconductor memory devices
- Improving performance of sense amplifiers
Potential Applications: - Semiconductor memory devices - Data storage systems - Electronic devices requiring memory components
Problems Solved: - Addressing deviations in operating characteristics of sense amplifiers - Enhancing efficiency and reliability of memory devices
Benefits: - Improved performance and reliability of semiconductor memory devices - Enhanced data storage capabilities
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Semiconductor Memory Devices for Improved Data Storage" This technology can be utilized in various electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and servers to enhance data storage capabilities and improve overall performance.
Questions about Semiconductor Memory Devices: 1. How does setting a sensing node to a specific voltage impact the operation of sense amplifiers? Setting a sensing node to a specific voltage allows for precise detection of deviations in operating characteristics of sense amplifiers, leading to improved performance and reliability.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond semiconductor memory devices? This technology can also be applied in data storage systems, electronic devices, and other systems requiring efficient memory components.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure relates to semiconductor memory devices and methods of operating a semiconductor memory device. one example method includes setting a sensing node of a page buffer to a first voltage, detecting a deviation in operating characteristics of a first sense amplifier and a second sense amplifier with respect to the first voltage, and sequentially repeating a first internal operation for at least two different operating times in the first sense amplifier, the second sense amplifier, or the first sense amplifier and the second sense amplifier based on the deviation in operating characteristics of the first sense amplifier and the second sense amplifier.
