Abstract:
The present invention relates to a memory module and a memory system including a magnetic random access memory. The magnetic random access memory (MRAM) includes magnetic memory cells which are converted between the states along with a magnetization direction and an interface unit for providing various interface functions. The memory module includes a module board, one or more MRAM chips mounted on the module board, and a buffer chip for managing the operation of the MRAM chip mounted on the module board. The memory system includes a memory controller communicating with the MRAM and transmits and receives an electricity-light conversion signal or a light-electricity conversion signal using an optical connecting device connected between the MRAM and the memory controller.
Abstract:
An apparatus for supplying power to a portable terminal includes a battery, a power supply unit which includes at least one buck-boost converter and a plurality of regulators which are connected to the buck-boost converter, a control unit which controls the operation of the portable terminal, a touch panel which generates an input signal to the control unit, and a display unit which displays the operation of the portable terminal by the control unit. The buck-booster converter operates in a buck mode if the voltage of the battery is higher than an output voltage and operates in a boost mode if the voltage of the battery is lower than the output voltage. The regulators regulate the output voltage of the buck-boost converter to an operation voltage of each corresponding component and outputs the regulated voltage. [Reference numerals] (160) Battery; (210) Power control unit; (220) AP power supply unit; (225,235) Buck-boost converter; (230) CP power supply unit; (240) PAM power supply unit
Abstract:
A method for setting a user device including a nonvolatile random access memory includes the steps of: reading a bias set inputted by the user; and setting a refresh period for the nonvolatile random access memory in a mode register according to the bias set. The refresh mode includes a refresh inactivation mode for the nonvolatile random access memory and refresh execution modes corresponding to a plurality of different periods.
Abstract:
A memory system includes at least one memory device and a memory controller. The memory device includes a refresh request circuit which generates a refresh data signal which includes a refresh request signal according to each data retention time of a plurality of memory cells. The memory controller controls the memory device by scheduling an operation command about the operation of the memory device by including the refresh request signal.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A resistivity memory device and a calibration method thereof are provided to control the source line voltage and the program voltage, thereby improving the program reliability of the resistivity memory device. CONSTITUTION: The calibration voltage is applied to a source line of a plurality of memory cell, and the plurality of memory cell is programmed in a target status. Depending on the program result, the calibration voltage is determined as the source line voltage (S150). The program voltage which programs the plurality of memory cell is determined (S190). The program of the plurality of memory cell is performed by the difference of the source line voltage and the program voltage. The program voltage is applied to a bit line of the plurality of memory cell.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A semiconductor device including a vertical channel transistor and a method for fabricating the same are provided to prevent floating by connecting channel regions using a string body connection part. CONSTITUTION: A first insulating layer(DL1) is arranged on a substrate. A buried bitline(BBL) is arranged on the first insulating layer. Active pillars(AP) include a channel region. A contact gate electrode is extended adjacently to the channel region. A string body connection part connects the channel regions.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A data read circuit, a nonvolatile memory device including the same, and a method for reading data in the nonvolatile memory device are provided to improve the reliability of read data by using a plurality of reference voltages. CONSTITUTION: A cell array includes nonvolatile memory cells. A bit line is connected to the nonvolatile memory cell and transmits a data voltage(VSA). A sense amplifier circuit(1151) receives a data voltage through a first input unit and receives two reference voltages(VREFH,VREFL) through a second input unit. The sense amplifier circuit generates read data by differentially amplifying input signals inputted to the first and second input units in a data read operation.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A semiconductor device including a vertical channel transistor and a manufacturing method thereof are provided to prevent a channel region from being floated by connecting channel regions of active pillars to a string body connection unit. CONSTITUTION: A plurality of active pillars(AP) include a top dopant region, a bottom dopant region, and a channel region(C). The channel region is arranged between the top dopant region and the bottom dopant region. A contact gate electrode(CG) is contacted with a word line extended in a first direction and is extended near the channel region. A bit line is extended in a second direction across the first direction and is contacted with the bottom dopant region. A string body connection unit(SB) connects the channel regions of adjacent active pillars.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A memory device for managing hidden timing parameters is provided to secure timing parameter margin by hiding the timing parameters from a memory controller. CONSTITUTION: A memory device includes a plurality of banks in which a plurality of memory cells are arranged. Each bank includes two or more sub banks. In a sub bank interleave method to continuously operate the sub banks in one bank one by one, a continuous operation between sub banks is set at low active-to-low active time interval between different banks.
Abstract:
효율적인 임펄시브 구동방식을 갖는 액정표시장치와, 이의 구동 장치 및 구동 방법이 개시된다. 표시패널은 영상을 표시한다. 타이밍 제어부는 입력되는 제어신호를 근거로 제1 제어신호 및 제2 제어신호를 출력한다. 데이터 구동부는 제1 제어신호에 기초하여 제1 구간 동안 비정상데이터신호를 표시패널에 출력하고, 제2 구간 동안 정상데이터신호를 표시패널에 각각 출력한다. 게이트 구동부는 제2 제어신호에 기초하여 제1 구간의 일부구간까지 확장된 제1 게이트 펄스와 제2 구간에 대응하는 제2 게이트 펄스를 갖는 게이트 신호를 표시패널에 출력한다. 이에 따라, 임펄시브 구동시 정상 데이터전압의 충전율을 향상시킴으로써 동영상의 표시 품질을 더욱 향상시킬 수 있다. 임펄시브 구동, 충전율, 동영상, OCB