18230916. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Seunghee Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Yurim Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Teawon Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Yongsuk Tak of Suwon-si (KR)

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18230916 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The semiconductor device described in the patent application includes:

  • Plurality of bit lines arranged on a substrate in a first horizontal direction
  • Mold insulating layer with openings in a second horizontal direction
  • Channel layers with vertical extension portions arranged on the bit lines
  • Passivation layers on each vertical extension portion
  • Gate insulating layer facing each vertical extension portion with passivation layer in between
  • Word lines extending in the second horizontal direction on the gate insulating layer

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Memory devices
  • Microprocessors
  • Integrated circuits

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Improved performance of semiconductor devices
  • Enhanced data storage capabilities
  • Increased efficiency in data processing

Benefits of this technology:

  • Higher speed and reliability in data transfer
  • Reduced power consumption
  • Compact design for smaller electronic devices


Original Abstract Submitted

A semiconductor device includes a plurality of bit lines arranged on a substrate and extending in a first horizontal direction, a mold insulating layer arranged on the bit lines and including a plurality of openings extending in a second horizontal direction, respectively, a plurality of channel layers respectively arranged on the bit lines and including a first vertical extension portion, in each opening of the mold insulating layer, a plurality of passivation layers respectively arranged on each vertical extension portion, a gate insulating layer arranged to face each vertical extension portion with each passivation layer therebetween, and a plurality of word lines extending in the second horizontal direction on the gate insulating layer and including first word lines respectively arranged on a first sidewall of each opening of the mold insulating layer and second word lines respectively arranged on a second sidewall of each opening of the mold insulating layer.