Kioxia corporation (20240324169). MEMORY DEVICE simplified abstract
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MEMORY DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Takashi Inukai of Yokohama (JP)
Takayuki Miyazaki of Tokyo (JP)
MEMORY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240324169 titled 'MEMORY DEVICE
The memory device described in the abstract consists of a memory cell array with four sub-arrays, each connected to different bit lines in various directions. Two circuits are also included to manage the data flow within the device.
- Memory device with four sub-arrays and multiple bit lines
- Circuits for data management and control
- Efficient organization of memory cells for improved performance
- Enhanced data access and retrieval capabilities
- Potential for increased memory storage capacity
Potential Applications: - Data storage devices - Computer memory systems - Embedded systems - Mobile devices - IoT devices
Problems Solved: - Efficient data storage and retrieval - Improved memory access speed - Enhanced memory capacity - Better data management
Benefits: - Faster data access - Increased memory capacity - Improved overall system performance - Enhanced data storage capabilities
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Memory Device for Enhanced Data Storage" This technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as: - Consumer electronics - Data centers - Cloud computing - Automotive systems - Industrial automation
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the organization of sub-arrays and bit lines improve memory performance? 2. What are the potential limitations of this memory device in terms of scalability and compatibility with existing systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
according to one embodiment, a memory device includes, a memory cell array including first to fourth sub-arrays, a first bit line coupled to the first sub-array and the second sub-array, a second bit line arranged side by side with the first bit line in a first direction and coupled to the third sub-array and the fourth sub-array, a third bit line arranged at a position different from the first bit line in a second direction and coupled to at least the second sub-array and the third sub-array, a fourth bit line arranged side by side with the third bit line in the first direction and coupled to the fourth sub-array, a first circuit electrically coupled to the first bit line and the second bit line, and a second circuit electrically coupled to the third bit line and the fourth bit line.
