18669679. SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE simplified abstract (Kioxia Corporation)
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SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Tomoya Sanuki of Yokkaichi (JP)
Tetsuaki Utsumi of Yokohama (JP)
SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18669679 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE
According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell, a first voltage generator, and a second voltage generator. The memory cell is provided above a substrate. The first voltage generator is provided between the substrate and the memory cell. The first voltage generator is configured to generate a first voltage to be supplied to the memory cell. The second voltage generator is provided between the substrate and the memory cell. The second voltage generator is configured to generate the first voltage and have a circuit configuration equivalent to the first voltage generator.
- Simplified Explanation:
- A semiconductor memory device has a memory cell, a first voltage generator, and a second voltage generator. - The first voltage generator supplies a voltage to the memory cell, while the second voltage generator has a similar circuit configuration.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Memory cell positioned above a substrate. - First voltage generator supplies voltage to the memory cell. - Second voltage generator has equivalent circuit configuration to the first voltage generator.
- Potential Applications:
- Semiconductor memory devices. - Integrated circuits. - Electronic devices requiring memory storage.
- Problems Solved:
- Efficient voltage supply to memory cells. - Circuit configuration optimization. - Enhanced performance of semiconductor memory devices.
- Benefits:
- Improved memory cell functionality. - Enhanced reliability of voltage supply. - Increased efficiency in electronic devices.
- Commercial Applications:
- Memory chips for computers and smartphones. - Embedded systems in automotive electronics. - Consumer electronics like digital cameras and smart TVs.
- Questions about Semiconductor Memory Devices:
1. How does the placement of the memory cell above the substrate impact performance? - The positioning allows for better integration and efficiency in voltage supply.
2. What are the advantages of having two voltage generators in the semiconductor memory device? - It ensures redundancy and reliability in voltage supply to the memory cell.
Original Abstract Submitted
According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell, a first voltage generator and a second voltage generator. The memory cell is provided above a substrate. The first voltage generator is provided between the substrate and the memory cell. The first voltage generator is configured to generate a first voltage to be supplied to the memory cell. The second voltage generator is provided between the substrate and the memory cell. The second voltage generator is configured to generate the first voltage and have a circuit configuration equivalent to the first voltage generator.
