18462724. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME
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Kyungwook Park of Suwon-si (KR)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18462724 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME
The semiconductor device described in the abstract consists of a first substrate structure with circuit devices and bonding pads, connected to a second substrate structure. The second substrate structure includes a source structure, gate electrodes, contact plugs, diffusion barrier, and bonding pads.
- The second substrate structure features gate electrodes stacked below the source structure, contact plugs connected to the gate electrodes, a contact plug linked to the source structure, a diffusion barrier separating the contact plug and the source structure, and bonding pads below the gate electrodes.
- The diffusion barrier's lower end level is higher than the uppermost surface of the gate electrodes, ensuring proper electrical connections.
- The device design allows for efficient electrical connections and signal transmission between components.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be utilized in the manufacturing of advanced semiconductor devices for various electronic applications. - It can enhance the performance and reliability of integrated circuits in electronic devices.
Problems Solved: - Ensures proper electrical connections between different components in a semiconductor device. - Improves the overall efficiency and functionality of the device.
Benefits: - Enhanced electrical connectivity and signal transmission. - Improved performance and reliability of semiconductor devices.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be applied in the production of high-performance electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and other consumer electronics. - It has potential use in the automotive industry for advanced driver assistance systems and vehicle electronics.
Questions about Semiconductor Device Technology: 1. How does the diffusion barrier in the second substrate structure contribute to the overall functionality of the semiconductor device? 2. What are the specific advantages of having gate electrodes stacked and spaced apart from each other in the device design?
Original Abstract Submitted
A semiconductor device includes: a first substrate structure including a first substrate, circuit devices, and first bonding pads; and a second substrate structure connected to the first substrate structure. The second substrate structure includes: a source structure; gate electrodes stacked and spaced apart from each other below the source structure in a first direction; first contact plugs electrically connected to the gate electrodes and extending in the first direction; a second contact plug extending in the first direction in an external side of the gate electrodes and electrically connected to the source structure through an upper end; a diffusion barrier between the second contact plug and the source structure, wherein a level of a lower end thereof is higher than a level of an uppermost surface of the gate electrodes; and second bonding pads below the gate electrodes and connected to the first bonding pads.
