18419098. 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 18419098 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE
The semiconductor memory device described in the abstract consists of a substrate with a memory cell region and a dummy cell region surrounding it. Within the memory cell region, multiple memory cells are arranged, along with first active regions in a bar shape and second active regions in a circular shape.
- Memory cells are arranged in the memory cell region of the substrate.
- First active regions have a bar shape and are separated by a first gap in one direction.
- Second active regions have a circular shape and are separated by a second gap in another direction.
- The second active regions are positioned on top of the first active regions.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. - It can also be applied in data storage systems, servers, and other memory-intensive applications.
Problems Solved: - Provides efficient organization and arrangement of memory cells in a semiconductor device. - Enhances the performance and storage capacity of the memory device.
Benefits: - Improved memory cell organization leads to better data storage and retrieval. - Enhanced performance and efficiency in electronic devices using this memory technology.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Semiconductor Memory Device for Enhanced Data Storage This technology can be utilized in the production of high-performance electronic devices, data centers, and cloud computing systems. The enhanced memory organization and efficiency can lead to faster data processing and improved overall performance in various commercial applications.
Questions about Semiconductor Memory Device: 1. How does the arrangement of first and second active regions impact the performance of the memory device? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this advanced memory technology in electronic devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
A semiconductor memory device includes a substrate having a memory cell region and a dummy cell region surrounding the memory cell region, wherein a plurality of memory cells are arranged in the memory cell region, a plurality of first active regions each having a bar shape in the memory cell region, the plurality of first active regions separated from each other by a first gap in a first direction and extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a plurality of second active regions on the plurality of first active regions, the plurality of second active regions each having a circular shape and separated from each other by a second gap in the second direction.
