17976955. SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

WONSOK Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

MIN TAE Ryu of Hwaseong-si (KR)

SUNGWON Yoo of Hwaseong-si (KR)

KISEOK Lee of Hwaseong-si (KR)

MIN HEE Cho of Suwon-si (KR)

SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17976955 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a semiconductor memory device that includes several components such as bit lines, a hydrogen supply insulating layer, source patterns, a hydrogen diffusion barrier layer, a channel pattern, a word line, and a landing pad.

  • The bit lines are parallel lines on a substrate.
  • The hydrogen supply insulating layer fills the space between the bit lines and contains hydrogen.
  • Source patterns are located on each bit line and partially contact the hydrogen supply insulating layer.
  • A hydrogen diffusion barrier layer covers the top surface of the hydrogen supply insulating layer and contacts the side surface of the source pattern.
  • A first channel pattern is located on the source pattern.
  • A first word line is adjacent to the side surface of the first channel pattern and crosses over the bit lines.
  • A landing pad is present on the first channel pattern.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Semiconductor memory devices in various electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets.
  • Memory modules used in data storage systems and servers.
  • Embedded memory in microcontrollers and other integrated circuits.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • The hydrogen supply insulating layer helps in improving the performance and reliability of the memory device.
  • The hydrogen diffusion barrier layer prevents the unwanted diffusion of hydrogen, ensuring stable operation.
  • The arrangement of components allows for efficient data storage and retrieval.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enhanced performance and reliability of the semiconductor memory device.
  • Improved data storage capacity and speed.
  • More efficient use of space on the substrate.
  • Better control over the diffusion of hydrogen, leading to stable operation.


Original Abstract Submitted

A semiconductor memory device includes bit lines disposed on a substrate and extending in a first direction in parallel to each other, a hydrogen supply insulating layer including hydrogen and filling a space between the bit lines, a source pattern located on each of the bit lines and being in partial contact with the hydrogen supply insulating layer, a hydrogen diffusion barrier layer covering a top surface of the hydrogen supply insulating layer and being in contact with a side surface of the source pattern, a first channel pattern located on the source pattern, a first word line being adjacent to a side surface of the first channel pattern and crossing over the bit lines, and a landing pad on the first channel pattern.