Device and method for compensating defect in semiconductor memory
    1.
    发明授权
    Device and method for compensating defect in semiconductor memory 有权
    半导体存储器补偿缺陷的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07020003B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-28

    申请号:US10710123

    申请日:2004-06-21

    Applicant: Jun-Lin Yeh

    Inventor: Jun-Lin Yeh

    CPC classification number: G11C29/883 G11C29/88

    Abstract: A device for compensating a semiconductor memory defect suitable for a semiconductor memory is provided. The device comprises: a memory array, the memory array having a memory region consisting of a plurality of memory cells, the memory array being coupled to the address decoder circuit and the sensing circuit for storing data, if the memory array has a defect, the memory array is divided into a plurality of sub-memory regions, wherein one of the plurality of sub-memory regions is defectless, the memory array is replaced by the defectless sub-memory regions for storing data. A selection circuit coupled to the control unit, selects one of the memory region and the defectless sub-memory region to store data. A first input address buffer coupled to the control unit and the address decoder circuit has an address input port and an address output port. The address input port receives a most significant bit address signal, wherein if the memory array is defectless, the selection circuit outputs a selection signal to select the memory region to store data and makes the control unit control the address output port to output the most significant bit address signal to the address decoder circuit. If the memory array has the defect, the selection circuit outputs a selection signal to select the defectless memory region to store data and makes the control unit control the address output port to output the selection signal to the address decoder circuit.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种用于补偿适用于半导体存储器的半导体存储器缺陷的装置。 所述装置包括:存储器阵列,所述存储器阵列具有由多个存储器单元组成的存储器区域,所述存储器阵列耦合到地址解码器电路和用于存储数据的感测电路,如果存储器阵列具有缺陷, 存储器阵列被分成多个子存储器区域,其中多个子存储器区域中的一个是无缺陷的,存储器阵列被用于存储数据的无缺陷子存储器区域替换。 耦合到控制单元的选择电路选择存储区域和无缺陷子存储器区域之一来存储数据。 耦合到控制单元和地址解码器电路的第一输入地址缓冲器具有地址输入端口和地址输出端口。 地址输入端口接收最高有效位地址信号,其中如果存储器阵列是无缺陷的,则选择电路输出选择信号以选择存储区域以存储数据,并使控制单元控制地址输出端口以输出最高有效位 位地址信号到地址解码器电路。 如果存储器阵列具有缺陷,则选择电路输出选择信号以选择无缺陷存储区域以存储数据,并使控制单元控制地址输出端口以将选择信号输出到地址解码器电路。

    [DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMPENSATING DEFECT IN SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY]
    2.
    发明申请
    [DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMPENSATING DEFECT IN SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY] 有权
    [用于补偿半导体存储器中的缺陷的装置和方法]

    公开(公告)号:US20050174827A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-11

    申请号:US10710123

    申请日:2004-06-21

    Applicant: Jun-Lin Yeh

    Inventor: Jun-Lin Yeh

    CPC classification number: G11C29/883 G11C29/88

    Abstract: A device for compensating a semiconductor memory defect suitable for a semiconductor memory is provided. The device comprises: a memory array, the memory array having a memory region consisting of a plurality of memory cells, the memory array being coupled to the address decoder circuit and the sensing circuit for storing data, if the memory array has a defect, the memory array is divided into a plurality of sub-memory regions, wherein one of the plurality of sub-memory regions is defectless, the memory array is replaced by the defectless sub-memory regions for storing data. A selection circuit coupled to the control unit, selects one of the memory region and the defectless sub-memory region to store data. A first input address buffer coupled to the control unit and the address decoder circuit has an address input port and an address output port. The address input port receives a most significant bit address signal, wherein if the memory array is defectless, the selection circuit outputs a selection signal to select the memory region to store data and makes the control unit control the address output port to output the most significant bit address signal to the address decoder circuit. If the memory array has the defect, the selection circuit outputs a selection signal to select the defectless memory region to store data and makes the control unit control the address output port to output the selection signal to the address decoder circuit.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种用于补偿适用于半导体存储器的半导体存储器缺陷的装置。 所述装置包括:存储器阵列,所述存储器阵列具有由多个存储器单元组成的存储器区域,所述存储器阵列耦合到地址解码器电路和用于存储数据的感测电路,如果存储器阵列具有缺陷, 存储器阵列被分成多个子存储器区域,其中多个子存储器区域中的一个是无缺陷的,存储器阵列被用于存储数据的无缺陷子存储器区域替换。 耦合到控制单元的选择电路选择存储区域和无缺陷子存储器区域之一来存储数据。 耦合到控制单元和地址解码器电路的第一输入地址缓冲器具有地址输入端口和地址输出端口。 地址输入端口接收最高有效位地址信号,其中如果存储器阵列是无缺陷的,则选择电路输出选择信号以选择存储区域以存储数据,并使控制单元控制地址输出端口以输出最高有效位 位地址信号到地址解码器电路。 如果存储器阵列具有缺陷,则选择电路输出选择信号以选择无缺陷存储区域以存储数据,并使控制单元控制地址输出端口以将选择信号输出到地址解码器电路。

    Voltage sensing circuit
    3.
    发明授权
    Voltage sensing circuit 有权
    电压检测电路

    公开(公告)号:US6147529A

    公开(公告)日:2000-11-14

    申请号:US207472

    申请日:1998-12-08

    CPC classification number: H03K17/223 G05F3/242 H03K5/08

    Abstract: A voltage sensing circuit consists of a sensing node, a transistor of a first conductivity type, a diode-like device, a first reference voltage source, a transistor of a second conductivity type, and a second reference voltage source. The transistor of a first conductivity type is configured with one source/drain receiving an input voltage signal and another source/drain connected to the sensing node. The diode-like device receives the input voltage signal and, accordingly, generates a voltage-dropped signal. The first reference voltage source is connected to a gate of the transistor of the first conductivity type. The transistor of a second conductivity type is configured with one source/drain connected to the sensing node and a gate receiving the voltage-dropped signal. The second reference voltage source is connected to another source/drain of the transistor of the second conductivity type.

    Abstract translation: 电压感测电路由感测节点,第一导电类型的晶体管,二极管类器件,第一参考电压源,第二导电类型的晶体管和第二参考电压源组成。 第一导电类型的晶体管配置有接收输入电压信号的一个源极/漏极和连接到感测节点的另一个源极/漏极。 二极管状器件接收输入电压信号,因此产生降压信号。 第一参考电压源连接到第一导电类型的晶体管的栅极。 第二导电类型的晶体管配置有连接到感测节点的一个源极/漏极和接收电压下降信号的栅极。 第二参考电压源连接到第二导电类型晶体管的另一个源极/漏极。

    Floating gate memory array device with improved program and read
performance
    4.
    发明授权
    Floating gate memory array device with improved program and read performance 失效
    浮栅存储器阵列器件具有改进的程序和读取性能

    公开(公告)号:US5862073A

    公开(公告)日:1999-01-19

    申请号:US931065

    申请日:1997-09-15

    CPC classification number: G11C16/08 G11C16/0416

    Abstract: A semiconductor memory array and method for use in a memory device in which the location of a memory cell in the array is specified by row address and column address decoders. The memory cells may be floating gate memory cells in which data is programmed by hot carrier injection and erased by Fowler-Nordheim tunneling. The array includes bit lines connected to the column address decoder, and word lines and N+ diffusion source lines connected to the row address decoder. Each memory cell has a gate connected to a word line, a drain connected to a bit line and a source connected to the N+ diffusion source line. A low resistance source line formed of metal II or other conductive material is arranged adjacent to each N+ source line and is electrically connected thereto at one or more locations via interconnecting straps. The low resistance source lines serve to reduce the voltage drop across the N+ diffusion source lines during program operations and provide an improved ground connection during read operations. The word lines are grouped into pairs of even and odd word lines and each pair makes up the minimum program unit or page. The page is also the minimum erase unit, such that adjacent even and odd word lines are erased simultaneously. The voltage applied to a given word line during a read operation may be supplied by a word line clamping circuit which limits gate disturbances resulting from fluctuations in supply voltage.

    Abstract translation: 一种在存储器件中使用的半导体存储器阵列和方法,其中阵列中的存储单元的位置由行地址和列地址解码器指定。 存储器单元可以是浮动栅极存储单元,其中通过热载流子注入来编程数据,并通过Fowler-Nordheim隧道擦除数据。 阵列包括连接到列地址解码器的位线,以及连接到行地址解码器的字线和N +扩散源线。 每个存储单元具有连接到字线的栅极,连接到位线的漏极和连接到N +扩散源线的源极。 由金属II或其他导电材料形成的低电阻源极线布置成与每个N +源极线相邻,并且通过互连带在一个或多个位置处电连接到其上。 低电阻源线用于在编程操作期间减小N +扩散源线上的电压降,并在读取操作期间提供改进的接地连接。 字线被分组成偶数和奇数字线对,每对组成最小程序单元或页面。 该页面也是最小擦除单元,使得相邻的偶数和奇数字线同时被擦除。 在读取操作期间施加到给定字线的电压可以由限制由电源电压波动引起的栅极干扰的字线钳位电路提供。

    Flash memory apparatus with serial interface and reset method thereof
    5.
    发明授权
    Flash memory apparatus with serial interface and reset method thereof 有权
    具有串行接口的闪存装置及其复位方法

    公开(公告)号:US08914569B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-16

    申请号:US13034683

    申请日:2011-02-24

    Abstract: A flash memory apparatus with serial interface is disclosed. The flash memory apparatus includes a selector, a core circuit and a programmable data bank. The selector decides whether or not to connect one of a write protect pin and a hold pin to a reset signal line. The core circuit receives a reset signal transmitted by the reset signal line and activates a reset operation accordingly. A selecting data is written into the programmable data bank through a programming method and the programmable data bank outputs the selecting data to serve as a selecting signal.

    Abstract translation: 公开了具有串行接口的闪存装置。 闪存装置包括选择器,核心电路和可编程数据组。 选择器决定是否将写保护引脚和保持引脚之一连接到复位信号线。 核心电路接收由复位信号线发送的复位信号,并相应地启动复位操作。 通过编程方法将选择数据写入可编程数据库,并且可编程数据组输出选择数据以用作选择信号。

    DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMPENSATING DEFECT IN SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY
    8.
    发明申请
    DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMPENSATING DEFECT IN SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY 有权
    用于补偿半导体存储器中的缺陷的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060203579A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-14

    申请号:US11306381

    申请日:2005-12-27

    Applicant: Jun-Lin Yeh

    Inventor: Jun-Lin Yeh

    CPC classification number: G11C29/883 G11C29/88

    Abstract: A device for compensating a semiconductor memory defect, suitable for use in a semiconductor memory, is provided. The device includes a memory array, having at least a defectless sub-memory region, the memory array being coupled to an address decoder circuit and a sensing circuit for storing data. A selection circuit is coupled to a control unit and outputs a selection signal to the control unit. A first input address buffer is coupled to the control unit and the address decoder circuit, and outputs an address signal to the address decoder circuit in response to the selection signal for selecting the defectless sub-memory region to store data. A method for compensating a semiconductor memory defect is also provided, including determining whether the memory region of the semiconductor memory has a defect; and replacing the memory region with the defectless sub-memory region to store data when the semiconductor memory is defective.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种适用于半导体存储器的用于补偿半导体存储器缺陷的装置。 该装置包括具有至少一个无缺陷的子存储器区域的存储器阵列,该存储器阵列耦合到地址解码器电路和用于存储数据的感测电路。 选择电路耦合到控制单元并将选择信号输出到控制单元。 第一输入地址缓冲器耦合到控制单元和地址解码器电路,并且响应于用于选择无缺陷子存储器区域以存储数据的选择信号而将地址信号输出到地址解码器电路。 还提供了一种用于补偿半导体存储器缺陷的方法,包括确定半导体存储器的存储区是否具有缺陷; 以及当半导体存储器有缺陷时用无缺陷子存储器区域替换存储区域以存储数据。

    MULTI-ZONE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER
    10.
    发明申请
    MULTI-ZONE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER 有权
    用于半导体波形的多区温度控制

    公开(公告)号:US20100210041A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-19

    申请号:US12370746

    申请日:2009-02-13

    CPC classification number: H01L22/20 H01L21/67248 H01L21/67253 H01L22/12

    Abstract: An apparatus includes a process chamber configured to perform an ion implantation process. A cooling platen or electrostatic chuck is provided within the process chamber. The cooling platen or electrostatic chuck is configured to support a semiconductor wafer. The cooling platen or electrostatic chuck has a plurality of temperature zones. Each temperature zone includes at least one fluid conduit within or adjacent to the cooling platen or electrostatic chuck. At least two coolant sources are provided, each fluidly coupled to a respective one of the fluid conduits and configured to supply a respectively different coolant to a respective one of the plurality of temperature zones during the ion implantation process. The coolant sources include respectively different chilling or refrigeration units.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置包括被配置为执行离子注入工艺的处理室。 在处理室内设有冷却台板或静电吸盘。 冷却台板或静电卡盘构造成支撑半导体晶片。 冷却台板或静电卡盘具有多个温度区域。 每个温度区域包括在冷却压板或静电卡盘内或附近的至少一个流体导管。 提供至少两个冷却剂源,每个冷却剂源流体耦合到相应的一个流体管道,并且构造成在离子注入过程期间将分别不同的冷却剂供应到多个温度区中的相应的一个温度区。 冷却剂源分别包括不同的冷却或制冷装置。

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