Kioxia corporation (20240296893). SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE simplified abstract
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SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE
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Naoya Tokiwa of Fujisawa Kanagawa (JP)
SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240296893 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE
The semiconductor memory device described in the patent application consists of a memory block, multiple bit lines, select gate lines, word lines, and a controller. The memory block contains memory strings, each comprising a selection transistor and multiple memory cells. The bit lines are aligned in one direction and connected to the memory strings, while the select gate lines are arranged in another direction and linked to the selection transistors. The word lines are positioned in a third direction and connected to the memory cells. The controller is responsible for executing an erase operation within a memory block and conducting a series of erase verify operations.
- Memory device with memory block, bit lines, select gate lines, word lines, and controller
- Memory block consists of memory strings with selection transistors and memory cells
- Bit lines connected to memory strings, select gate lines linked to selection transistors, word lines connected to memory cells
- Controller performs erase operation and erase verify operations
Potential Applications: - Data storage devices - Embedded systems - Consumer electronics
Problems Solved: - Efficient memory management - Reliable data storage - Enhanced performance
Benefits: - Increased data storage capacity - Faster data access - Improved reliability
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Semiconductor Memory Device for Enhanced Data Storage" This technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as: - Solid-state drives - Mobile devices - Cloud storage solutions
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior art related to semiconductor memory devices, memory block structures, and erase operations in memory systems to gain a deeper understanding of the technology landscape.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in semiconductor memory technology, memory block design, and data storage solutions to leverage the latest innovations in the field.
Questions about Semiconductor Memory Devices: 1. How does the controller in the semiconductor memory device impact data storage efficiency? 2. What are the key differences between traditional memory devices and the innovative memory block structure described in the patent application?
Original Abstract Submitted
a semiconductor memory device includes a memory block, a plurality of bit lines, a plurality of select gate lines, a plurality of word lines, and a controller. the memory block includes a plurality of memory strings, each memory string including a selection transistor and a plurality of memory cells. the plurality of bit lines are arranged in the first direction and connected to the respective memory strings. the plurality of select gate lines are arranged in the second direction and connected to gates of the respective selection transistors of the memory strings. the plurality of word lines are arranged in the third direction and connected to gates of the respective memory cells of the memory strings. the controller is configured to perform an erase operation in a unit of the memory block, and perform a sequence of erase verify operations.
