Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240194266). SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND DATA STORAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND DATA STORAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND DATA STORAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240194266 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND DATA STORAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
The semiconductor device described in the patent application consists of a first substrate structure with decoder circuit regions and a page buffer circuit region, connected to a second substrate structure. The second substrate structure includes two cell structures with horizontally extending gate electrodes, one below the other, as well as stair structures and a dummy structure for support.
- The innovation involves the arrangement of two cell structures with gate electrodes in a stacked configuration, connected to contact plugs for electrical connections.
- The use of stair structures and a dummy structure helps in organizing and supporting the cell structures within the semiconductor device.
Potential Applications:
- This technology can be applied in the manufacturing of advanced semiconductor memory devices.
- It can enhance the performance and efficiency of memory circuits in electronic devices.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient organization and connection of multiple cell structures within a semiconductor device.
- Improved functionality and reliability of memory circuits.
Benefits:
- Enhanced memory storage capacity and speed.
- Better overall performance of electronic devices utilizing this semiconductor technology.
Commercial Applications:
- Memory chip manufacturing industry can benefit from this innovation, leading to faster and more reliable electronic devices in the market.
Prior Art:
- Further research can be conducted on similar semiconductor device structures and configurations to explore the novelty of this innovation.
Frequently Updated Research:
- Stay updated on advancements in semiconductor technology and memory circuit design to incorporate the latest innovations in this field.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the stacked configuration of cell structures improve the performance of the semiconductor device? 2. What are the specific advantages of using stair structures and a dummy structure in organizing the cell structures within the device?
Original Abstract Submitted
a semiconductor device includes a first substrate structure including a first decoder circuit region, a second decoder circuit region, and a page buffer circuit region, and a second substrate structure connected to the first substrate structure. the second substrate structure includes a first cell structure that includes first horizontally extending gate electrodes, and a second cell structure that includes second horizontally extending gate electrodes. the second cell structure is disposed below the first cell structure. a first stair structure is disposed to one side of the first and second cell structures, and a second stair structure is disposed to a second side opposite the first side. a dummy structure is disposed below the first stair structure. first contact plugs pass through the first stair structure and the first dummy structure and are respectively connected to the first gate electrodes, and second contact plugs pass through the second stair structure and are respectively connected to the second gate electrodes.
