18589342. STORAGE DEVICE simplified abstract (Kioxia Corporation)

STORAGE DEVICE

Organization Name

Kioxia Corporation

Inventor(s)

Reika Tanaka of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)

Kunifumi Suzuki of Yokkaichi Mie (JP)

Kiwamu Sakuma of Yokkaichi Mie (JP)

Yoko Yoshimura of Yokkaichi Mie (JP)

Takamasa Hamai of Nagoya Aichi (JP)

Kensuke Ota of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)

Yusuke Higashi of Zushi Kanagawa (JP)

Yoshiaki Asao of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)

Masamichi Suzuki of Koto Tokyo (JP)

STORAGE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18589342 titled 'STORAGE DEVICE

The storage device described in the abstract consists of a first electrode, a second electrode, a first dielectric layer containing oxygen and either hafnium or zirconium, a second dielectric layer, and an intermediate region with metallic portions.

• The storage device features a unique combination of materials in the dielectric layers, including oxygen, hafnium, and zirconium.
• The presence of metallic portions in the intermediate region enhances the device's performance.
• This configuration likely improves the device's storage capacity and efficiency.
• The use of specific materials in the dielectric layers may contribute to the device's durability and longevity.
• The design of the storage device may lead to advancements in data storage technology.

Potential Applications: The technology could be applied in various data storage devices, such as solid-state drives or memory cards.

Problems Solved: The storage device addresses the need for improved data storage capacity, efficiency, and durability.

Benefits: The device offers enhanced performance, increased storage capacity, and potentially longer lifespan compared to existing storage solutions.

Commercial Applications: The technology could have significant commercial applications in the data storage industry, potentially leading to the development of more advanced and efficient storage devices.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the combination of oxygen, hafnium, and zirconium in the dielectric layers contribute to the device's performance? 2. What specific advantages do the metallic portions in the intermediate region provide for the storage device?

Original Abstract Submitted

A storage device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a first dielectric layer between the first and second electrodes and including oxygen and at least one of hafnium and zirconium, a second dielectric layer between the first electrode and the first dielectric layer, and an intermediate region between the first and second dielectric layers and in which a plurality of metallic portions are provided.