Kioxia corporation (20240296895). SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY simplified abstract
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SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY
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Inventor(s)
Noboru Shibata of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)
Hironori Uchikawa of Fujisawa Kanagawa (JP)
Taira Shibuya of Fujisawa Kanagawa (JP)
SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240296895 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY
The abstract describes a semiconductor memory with two memory cells set with different threshold voltages, connected to different word lines, and controlled to read data based on a combination of the threshold voltages.
- The semiconductor memory includes two memory cells with different threshold voltages.
- Each memory cell is connected to a different word line.
- The controller reads data based on the combination of the threshold voltages of the two memory cells.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various electronic devices requiring non-volatile memory storage. - It can be applied in data storage systems, consumer electronics, and industrial equipment.
Problems Solved: - Provides a more efficient way to store and retrieve data in semiconductor memories. - Allows for the reading of multiple bits of data based on different threshold voltage levels.
Benefits: - Improved data storage and retrieval efficiency. - Enhanced performance in electronic devices. - Increased flexibility in data reading operations.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Semiconductor Memory for Efficient Data Storage" This technology can be utilized in the development of faster and more reliable electronic devices, leading to increased market competitiveness and customer satisfaction.
Questions about Semiconductor Memory Technology: 1. How does the use of different threshold voltages in memory cells improve data reading efficiency? - The use of different threshold voltages allows for the storage and retrieval of multiple bits of data, enhancing the memory's capacity and performance.
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in commercial electronic devices? - Some challenges may include optimizing the controller algorithms for efficient data reading and ensuring compatibility with existing memory systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
a semiconductor memory includes a first memory cell configured to be set with a first threshold voltage, the first threshold voltage being one of different threshold voltage levels, a second memory cell configured to be set with a second threshold voltage, the second threshold voltage being one of different threshold voltage levels, a first word line coupled to the first memory cell, a second word line coupled to the second memory cell, and a controller configured to read data of one of different bits based on a combination of the first threshold voltage of the first memory cell and the second threshold voltage of the second memory cell.
