18243268. SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE
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SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18243268 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE
The semiconductor memory device described in the abstract consists of a memory cell array and a column access circuit. The memory cell array is made up of multiple sub-array blocks, each containing volatile memory cells. The column access circuit is responsible for receiving data units, which include both normal data and meta data in a specific ratio, managing the data transfer to the bit-lines, and storing the data in different regions of the sub-array blocks.
- The memory device includes a memory cell array with volatile memory cells organized into sub-array blocks.
- The column access circuit handles data units containing normal data and meta data in a specific ratio, managing the transfer of data to the bit-lines.
- The circuit stores normal data and meta data in different regions of the sub-array blocks based on the specified ratio.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various electronic devices that require efficient memory storage and data management. - It can be applied in smartphones, tablets, computers, and other digital devices to enhance memory performance and data processing capabilities.
Problems Solved: - Efficient management and storage of data units containing both normal data and meta data. - Improved data transfer and organization within the memory cell array.
Benefits: - Enhanced memory performance and data processing efficiency. - Optimal utilization of memory space and resources. - Improved overall functionality of electronic devices.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Semiconductor Memory Device for Enhanced Data Management This technology can be utilized in the development of high-performance electronic devices, leading to improved user experience and increased market competitiveness in the tech industry.
Questions about Semiconductor Memory Device: 1. How does the column access circuit manage the transfer of data units in the memory cell array? The column access circuit allocates column selection lines to normal data and meta data based on the specified ratio, facilitating efficient data transfer to the bit-lines.
2. What are the potential applications of this semiconductor memory device in the consumer electronics market? This technology can be integrated into smartphones, tablets, computers, and other digital devices to enhance memory performance and data processing capabilities, improving overall user experience.
Original Abstract Submitted
A semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell array and a column access circuit. The memory cell array includes a plurality of sub-array blocks and each of the sub-array blocks includes volatile memory cells. The column access circuit receives a plurality of data units, each of which includes normal data and meta data having a ratio of k:, which is associated with managing the normal data, allocates p column selection lines associated with transferring the data units to the bit-lines to a plurality of normal data and a plurality of meta data in the data units with the ratio of k:, and stores a sub unit of a first normal data among the plurality of normal data and a sub unit of a first meta data in a first region and a second region of a first sub-array block of the plurality of sub-array blocks, respectively.
