Kioxia corporation (20240321363). SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE simplified abstract
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SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE
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Kiichi Tachi of Yokkaichi Mie (JP)
SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240321363 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE
The semiconductor memory device described in the abstract consists of conductive layers, semiconductor columns, charge storage films, first and second wirings, sense amplifier units, and a node.
- Conductive layers are stacked in a stacking direction and extend in a first direction intersecting the stacking direction.
- Semiconductor columns extend in the stacking direction and face the conductive layers.
- Charge storage films are provided between the conductive layers and the semiconductor columns.
- First and second wirings are arranged on one side in the stacking direction with respect to the conductive layers and are electrically connected to the semiconductor columns.
- Sense amplifier units are electrically connected to the first wirings.
- A node is electrically and commonly connected to the second wirings.
- One of the sense amplifier units is electrically connected to k1 number of first wirings (where k1 is an integer of 1 or more).
- The node is electrically connected to k2 number of second wirings (where k2 is an integer of 2 or more and is greater than k1).
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various types of semiconductor memory devices, such as flash memory or DRAM. - It can also be applied in electronic devices requiring high-speed data storage and retrieval.
Problems Solved: - Enhances the efficiency and speed of data storage and retrieval processes in semiconductor memory devices. - Improves the overall performance and reliability of electronic devices utilizing this technology.
Benefits: - Faster data access and transfer speeds. - Increased storage capacity and reliability. - Enhanced overall performance of electronic devices.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Semiconductor Memory Technology for High-Speed Data Processing This technology can be utilized in smartphones, tablets, laptops, servers, and other electronic devices requiring efficient data storage and retrieval capabilities. The market implications include improved device performance, increased consumer satisfaction, and potential advancements in the semiconductor industry.
Questions about Semiconductor Memory Device: 1. How does this technology compare to traditional semiconductor memory devices in terms of speed and efficiency? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this advanced memory technology in electronic devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
a semiconductor memory device includes conductive layers stacked in a stacking direction and extending in a first direction intersecting the stacking direction, semiconductor columns extending in the stacking direction and facing the conductive layers, charge storage films provided between the conductive layers and the semiconductor columns, first and second wirings provided on one side in the stacking direction with respect to the conductive layers, arranged in the first direction, and electrically connected to the semiconductor columns, sense amplifier units electrically connected to the first wirings, and a node electrically and commonly connected to the second wirings. one of the sense amplifier units is electrically connected to k1 number of first wirings (where k1 is an integer of 1 or more). the node is electrically connected to k number of second wirings (where k2 is an integer of 2 or more and is greater than k1).
