Patents by Inventor Atsushi Hiraishi
Atsushi Hiraishi has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20100312956Abstract: A memory module includes a plurality of memory chips and a plurality of data register buffers mounted on the module substrate. At least two memory chips are allocated to each of the data register buffers. Each of the data register buffers includes M input/output terminals (M is a positive integer equal to or larger than 1) that are connected to the data connectors via a first data line and N input/output terminals (N is a positive integer equal to or larger than 2M) that are connected to corresponding memory chips via second and third data lines, so that the number of the second and third data lines is N/M times the number of the first data lines. According to the present invention, because the load capacities of the second and third data lines are reduced by a considerable amount, it is possible to realize a considerably high data transfer rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: Elpida Memory, Inc.Inventors: Atsushi Hiraishi, Toshio Sugano, Fumiyuki Osanai, Masayuki Nakamura, Hiroki Fujisawa, Shunichi Saito
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Publication number: 20100312925Abstract: A memory module includes a plurality of data connectors provided along a long side of a module substrate, a plurality of memory chips and a plurality of data register buffers mounted on the module substrate, a data line that connects the data connectors and the data register buffers, and data lines that connect the data register buffers and the memory chips. Each of the data register buffers and a plurality of data connectors and a plurality of memory chips corresponding to the data register buffer are arranged side by side in a direction of a short side of the module substrate. According to the present invention, because each line length of the data lines is considerably shortened, it is possible to realize a considerably high data transfer rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: Elpida Memory, Inc.Inventors: Fumiyuki Osanai, Toshio Sugano, Atsushi Hiraishi, Shunichi Saito, Masayuki Nakamura, Hiroki Fujisawa
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Patent number: 7777517Abstract: A signal transmission circuit comprising: first and second transmission lines connected to each other; a first impedance storage circuit storing an impedance of the first transmission line; and a control circuit that outputs match information between an impedance of the second transmission line and the impedance stored in the first impedance storage circuit.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Elpida Memory, Inc.Inventors: Atsushi Hiraishi, Toshio Sugano
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Patent number: 7740742Abstract: The powder composition for paper manufacturing of the invention contains a hydrophobic organic compound (A), an emulsifying and dispersing agent (B), and optionally water-soluble saccharides (C) added based on necessity and has an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 2,000 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2004Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Yoshihito Hamada, Kazuo Kubota, Atsushi Hiraishi, Jun Kozuka, Takahiro Kawaguchi, Tsutomu Miyahara, Hiroshi Noro, Koichi Ohori, Haruyuki Sato
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Patent number: 7714424Abstract: Corresponding parts to a first path portion in a first signal transmission path to a first semiconductor chip are an interconnection member and a second path portion a second signal transmission path to a second semiconductor chip and are not formed on the first tape. An electric length of the second signal transmission path is allowed to be adjusted independently of the first tape, so that the electric length of the second signal transmission path can be easily made equal to or substantially equal to that of the first signal transmission path.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Elpida Memory, Inc.Inventors: Mitsuaki Katagiri, Atsushi Hiraishi, Fumiyuki Osanai
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Patent number: 7667317Abstract: A semiconductor package comprises a substrate, which has two surfaces and comprises first and second electrical paths. On one of the surfaces, a semiconductor chip is mounted. The semiconductor chip comprises a plurality of pads, which include a first pad to be supplied with a power supply and a second pad to be grounded. On the other surface, at least one bypass capacitor is mounted. The bypass capacitor comprises first and second terminals, which are connected to the first and the second pads through the first and the second electrical paths, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Elpida Memory, Inc.Inventors: Fumiyuki Osanai, Atsushi Hiraishi, Toshio Sugano, Tsuyoshi Tomoyama, Satoshi Isa, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Masanori Shibamoto
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Publication number: 20090303768Abstract: In a multi-rank memory module having a terminal resistance of a data input/output pad 13 and a terminal resistance control pad 14 that inputs a signal that controls on/off of the terminal resistance, a high-speed operation is enabled with the aid of an enclosed terminal resistance, even in cases where the number of ranks is greater than that of terminal resistance control terminals (ODT terminals) provided on the memory module. To this end, a terminal resistance control pad 14 of a memory chip 12, having a longer length of an interconnect between a data bus 19 on a module substrate 8 and a data input/output pad 13, is connected to a terminal resistance control interconnect 18 or 21 to control the on/off of the terminal resistance from the ODT terminal. A terminal resistance control pad on a memory chip 11, having a shorter length of an interconnect between the data bus 19 on the module substrate and the data input/output pad 13, is connected to a fixed potential 20 to turn on the terminal resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: Elpida Memory, Inc.Inventors: Yoji NISHIO, Atsushi Hiraishi
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Publication number: 20090140766Abstract: A signal transmission circuit comprising: first and second transmission lines connected to each other; a first impedance storage circuit storing an impedance of the first transmission line; and a control circuit that outputs match information between an impedance of the second transmission line and the impedance stored in the first impedance storage circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: Elpida Memory, Inc.Inventors: Atsushi Hiraishi, Toshio Sugano
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Publication number: 20090086522Abstract: An address signal line having a stub structure connects between at least three memory elements and a data transferring element and transmits address signals for the memory elements. An address terminal of the data transferring element has an impedance lower than a characteristic impedance of the address signal line. A wiring length TL0 from the data transferring element to a first branch point S1 where a branch line is branched at a shortest distance from the data transferring element is configured to become equal to or greater than a wiring length TL1 from the first branch point S1 to a second branch point S2 where a second branch line is branched. A wiring length TL3 from the second branch point S2 to a third branch point S3 where a third branch line is branched is configured to become greater than the wiring lengths TL0 and TL1.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: ELPIDA MEMORY, INC.Inventors: Atsushi HIRAISHI, Toshio Sugano, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Yoji Nishio, Tsutomu Hara, Koichiro Aoki
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Publication number: 20090001548Abstract: A semiconductor package which includes: a semiconductor chip which includes a signal terminal for inputting and outputting electrical signals and a ground terminal; and a package substrate which includes a semiconductor chip mounting surface on which the semiconductor chip is mounted, and a terminal electrode forming surface on which a signal terminal electrode electrically connected to the signal terminal and a ground terminal electrode electrically connected to the ground terminal are arranged in an array pattern, wherein: on the semiconductor chip mounting surface, there is provided a first signal wiring connected to the signal terminal, a ground wiring connected to the ground terminal, and a ground conductive layer connected to the ground wiring and is provided in a planar pattern in an area excluding the forming area of the first signal wiring; on the terminal electrode forming surface, there is provided a second signal wiring connected to the signal terminal electrode, and a ground fine wiring connectedType: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: Elpida Memory, Inc.Inventors: Fumiyuki Osanai, Toshio Sugano, Atsushi Hiraishi
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Patent number: 7440289Abstract: A memory module includes a memory chip MC1 disposed at a position opposite to a memory buffer via a module substrate, a memory chip MC3 disposed at a position not opposite to the memory buffer via the module substrate, and a memory chip MC11 disposed at a position opposite to the memory chip MC3 via the module substrate. A branch point at which a wiring part connected to the memory chip MC1 and a wiring part connected to the memory chips MC3 and MC11 are branched is positioned at the memory buffer side from the viewpoint of the intermediate point between the planar mounting position of the memory buffer and the planar mounting position of the memory chips MC3 and MC11. Accordingly, the wiring length of the wiring part can be made sufficiently short.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Elpida Memory, Inc.Inventors: Toshio Sugano, Shunichi Saito, Atsushi Hiraishi
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Publication number: 20080203584Abstract: Corresponding parts to a first path portion in a first signal transmission path to a first semiconductor chip are an interconnection member and a second path portion a second signal transmission path to a second semiconductor chip and are not formed on the first tape. An electric length of the second signal transmission path is allowed to be adjusted independently of the first tape, so that the electric length of the second signal transmission path can be easily made equal to or substantially equal to that of the first signal transmission path.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: ELPIDA MEMORY, INC.Inventors: Mitsuaki Katagiri, Atsushi Hiraishi, Fumiyuki Osanai
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Publication number: 20080164058Abstract: A multi-layer printed circuit board for mounting memories, includes: laminated wiring layers on which wiring are arranged; and a plurality of interlayer connection components which electrically connect at least two of the wiring layers. At least one of the plurality of interlayer connection components is a blind via-hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Shunichi Saito, Toshio Sugano, Atsushi Hiraishi
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Publication number: 20080123303Abstract: A memory module includes a memory chip MC1 disposed at a position opposite to a memory buffer via a module substrate, a memory chip MC3 disposed at a position not opposite to the memory buffer via the module substrate, and a memory chip MC11 disposed at a position opposite to the memory chip MC3 via the module substrate. A branch point at which a wiring part connected to the memory chip MC1 and a wiring part connected to the memory chips MC3 and MC11 are branched is positioned at the memory buffer side from the viewpoint of the intermediate point between the planar mounting position of the memory buffer and the planar mounting position of the memory chips MC3 and MC11. Accordingly, the wiring length of the wiring part can be made sufficiently short.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: ELPIDA MEMORY, INC.Inventors: Toshio Sugano, Shunichi Saito, Atsushi Hiraishi
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Patent number: 7375422Abstract: Corresponding parts to a first path portion in a first signal transmission path to a first semiconductor chip are an interconnection member and a second path portion a second signal transmission path to a second semiconductor chip and are not formed on the first tape. An electric length of the second signal transmission path is allowed to be adjusted independently of the first tape, so that the electric length of the second signal transmission path can be easily made equal to or substantially equal to that of the first signal transmission path.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Elpida Memory, Inc.Inventors: Mitsuaki Katagiri, Atsushi Hiraishi, Fumiyuki Osanai
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Publication number: 20070273021Abstract: A semiconductor package comprises a substrate, which has two surfaces and comprises first and second electrical paths. On one of the surfaces, a semiconductor chip is mounted. The semiconductor chip comprises a plurality of pads, which include a first pad to be supplied with a power supply and a second pad to be grounded. On the other surface, at least one bypass capacitor is mounted. The bypass capacitor comprises first and second terminals, which are connected to the first and the second pads through the first and the second electrical paths, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Fumiyuki Osanai, Atsushi Hiraishi, Toshio Sugano, Tsuyoshi Tomoyama, Satoshi Isa, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Masanori Shibamoto
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Publication number: 20070213428Abstract: A water dispersion for inkjet printing which includes water-insoluble polymer particles. The water-insoluble polymer particles contain silica particles and a pigment other than the silica particles. A water-based ink containing the water dispersion is excellent in the storage stability and effectively reduces the bronze phenomenon of printed images.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Atsushi Hiraishi, Takehiro Tsutsumi
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Publication number: 20060137844Abstract: The powder composition for paper manufacturing of the invention contains a hydrophobic organic compound (A), an emulsifying and dispersing agent (B), and optionally water-soluble saccharides (C) added based on necessity and has an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 2,000 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2004Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Yoshihito Hamada, Kazuo Kubota, Atsushi Hiraishi, Jun Kozuka, Takahiro Kawaguchi, Tsutomu Miyahara, Hiroshi Noro, Koichi Ohori, Haruyuki Sato
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Publication number: 20060118937Abstract: Corresponding parts to a first path portion in a first signal transmission path to a first semiconductor chip are an interconnection member and a second path portion a second signal transmission path to a second semiconductor chip and are not formed on the first tape. An electric length of the second signal transmission path is allowed to be adjusted independently of the first tape, so that the electric length of the second signal transmission path can be easily made equal to or substantially equal to that of the first signal transmission path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: Mitsuaki Katagiri, Atsushi Hiraishi, Fumiyuki Osanai
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Patent number: 6271687Abstract: A sense amplifier, which is intended to reduce the output response time after it has received a small voltage difference until it delivers amplified output signals, consists of a latch circuit made up of a pair of CMOS inverters, a pair of NMOS transistors connected in parallel to the latch circuit, and a current source connected in series to the latch circuit and NMOS transistor pair. The NMOS transistors amplify a small voltage difference of input signals, and the inverters of the latch circuit further amplify the resulting voltage difference to produce the output signals. Based on a small voltage difference of input signals being amplified in two stages and the amplifying circuit being 2-stage serial connection of the current source and the NMOS transistor or CMOS inverter, the delay time of output response can be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2000Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi ULSI Engineering Corp.Inventors: Hiroshi Toyoshima, Masashige Harada, Tomohiro Nagano, Yoji Nishio, Atsushi Hiraishi, Kunihiro Komiyaji, Hideharu Yahata, Kenichi Fukui, Hirofumi Zushi, Takahiro Sonoda, Haruko Kawachino, Sadayuki Morita