18672202. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract (Kioxia Corporation)

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Organization Name

Kioxia Corporation

Inventor(s)

Junya Matsuno of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)

Kenro Kubota of Fujisawa Kanagawa (JP)

Masato Dome of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)

Kensuke Yamamoto of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)

Kei Shiraishi of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)

Kazuhiko Satou of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)

Ryo Fukuda of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)

Masaru Koyanagi of Tokyo (JP)

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18672202 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

The semiconductor memory device described in the abstract includes a memory cell array, data signal terminal, timing signal terminal, and interface circuit with various components for data processing and control.

• Memory cell array with a memory cell for storing data.
• Data signal terminal for inputting data to be written into the memory cell and outputting data read from the memory cell.
• Timing signal terminal for receiving a timing control signal.
• Interface circuit with a first comparator, first inverters, first switch circuit, second inverter, and first latch circuit for data processing and control.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and digital cameras. - It can also be applied in automotive systems, medical devices, and industrial equipment that require reliable and efficient memory storage.

Problems Solved: - Provides a reliable and efficient way to store and retrieve data in semiconductor memory devices. - Ensures accurate timing control for data processing operations.

Benefits: - Improved data storage and retrieval performance. - Enhanced reliability and efficiency in memory operations. - Precise timing control for data processing tasks.

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Semiconductor Memory Device for Enhanced Data Processing" This technology can be commercially utilized in the production of consumer electronics, automotive systems, medical devices, and industrial equipment to enhance data storage and processing capabilities, leading to improved performance and reliability in various applications.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the interface circuit in the semiconductor memory device contribute to data processing efficiency? 2. What are the potential market implications of implementing this innovative memory technology in various electronic devices?

Original Abstract Submitted

A semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell array having a memory cell; a data signal terminal configured to receive data to be written into the memory cell from an exterior of the semiconductor memory device and to output data read from the memory cell to the exterior of the semiconductor memory, and a timing signal terminal configured to receive a timing control signal. An interface circuit includes a first comparator having a first input terminal connected to the data signal terminal, a second input terminal connected to a reference voltage, and an output terminal. A plurality of first inverters are connected in series, an input terminal of a first stage one of the first inverters being connected to the output terminal first of the first comparator. A first switch circuit has a first terminal connected to an output terminal of a final stage one of the first inverters and a second terminal; a second inverter having an input terminal connected to the second terminal of the first switch and an output terminal connected to the second terminal of the first switch; and a first latch circuit connected to the second terminal of the first switch.