Patents by Inventor Hong-kook Min

Hong-kook Min 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).

  • Patent number: 10566385
    Abstract: A semiconductor apparatus includes a substrate, a first insulating layer on a logic region and a memory region of the substrate, a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer, a base insulating layer between the first insulating layer and second insulating layer over the logic region and the memory region, first interconnection structures passing the first insulating layer, second interconnection structures passing through the second insulating layer, a base interconnection structure passing through the base insulating layer over the logic region, and a variable resistance structure in the base insulating layer over the memory region. The variable resistance structure includes a lower electrode, a magnetoresistive device, and an upper electrode, which are sequentially stacked. The lower electrode and the upper electrode are electrically connected to one of the first interconnection structures and one of the second interconnection structures, respectively, over the memory region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-kyu Lee, Gwan-hyeob Koh, Hong-kook Min
  • Publication number: 20180211996
    Abstract: A semiconductor apparatus includes a substrate, a first insulating layer on a logic region and a memory region of the substrate, a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer, a base insulating layer between the first insulating layer and second insulating layer over the logic region and the memory region, first interconnection structures passing the first insulating layer, second interconnection structures passing through the second insulating layer, a base interconnection structure passing through the base insulating layer over the logic region, and a variable resistance structure in the base insulating layer over the memory region. The variable resistance structure includes a lower electrode, a magnetoresistive device, and an upper electrode, which are sequentially stacked. The lower electrode and the upper electrode are electrically connected to one of the first interconnection structures and one of the second interconnection structures, respectively, over the memory region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-kyu LEE, Gwan-hyeob Koh, Hong-kook Min
  • Patent number: 9954030
    Abstract: A semiconductor apparatus includes a substrate, a first insulating layer on a logic region and a memory region of the substrate, a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer, a base insulating layer between the first insulating layer and second insulating layer over the logic region and the memory region, first interconnection structures passing the first insulating layer, second interconnection structures passing through the second insulating layer, a base interconnection structure passing through the base insulating layer over the logic region, and a variable resistance structure in the base insulating layer over the memory region. The variable resistance structure includes a lower electrode, a magnetoresistive device, and an upper electrode, which are sequentially stacked. The lower electrode and the upper electrode are electrically connected to one of the first interconnection structures and one of the second interconnection structures, respectively, over the memory region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-kyu Lee, Gwan-hyeob Koh, Hong-kook Min
  • Publication number: 20170069827
    Abstract: A semiconductor apparatus includes a substrate, a first insulating layer on a logic region and a memory region of the substrate, a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer, a base insulating layer between the first insulating layer and second insulating layer over the logic region and the memory region, first interconnection structures passing the first insulating layer, second interconnection structures passing through the second insulating layer, a base interconnection structure passing through the base insulating layer over the logic region, and a variable resistance structure in the base insulating layer over the memory region. The variable resistance structure includes a lower electrode, a magnetoresistive device, and an upper electrode, which are sequentially stacked. The lower electrode and the upper electrode are electrically connected to one of the first interconnection structures and one of the second interconnection structures, respectively, over the memory region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Yong-Kyu LEE, Gwan-hyeob KOH, Hong-kook MIN
  • Patent number: 9583534
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a magneto-resistive device capable of performing multiple functions with low power. The semiconductor device comprises a cell transistor in which a first impurity region and a second impurity region are respectively arranged on both sides of a channel region in a channel direction, a source line connected to the first impurity region of the cell transistor, and the magneto-resistive device connected to the second impurity region of the cell transistor. The first impurity region and the second impurity region are asymmetrical about a center of the cell transistor in the channel direction with respect to at least one of a shape and an impurity concentration distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Choong-jae Lee, Hong-kook Min, Bo-young Seo, Aliaksei Ivaniukovich, Yong-kyu Lee
  • Publication number: 20160126289
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a magneto-resistive device capable of performing multiple functions with low power. The semiconductor device comprises a cell transistor in which a first impurity region and a second impurity region are respectively arranged on both sides of a channel region in a channel direction, a source line connected to the first impurity region of the cell transistor, and the magneto-resistive device connected to the second impurity region of the cell transistor. The first impurity region and the second impurity region are asymmetrical about a center of the cell transistor in the channel direction with respect to at least one of a shape and an impurity concentration distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Choong-jae LEE, Hong-kook MIN, Bo-young SEO, Aliaksei IVANIUKOVICH, Yong-kyu LEE
  • Publication number: 20100219469
    Abstract: A mask read-only memory (ROM) cell structure includes buried gate electrodes, common source regions under the gate electrodes, common drain regions extending between upper portions of adjacent ones of the gate electrodes, and two vertical channel regions on opposite sides, respectively, of each of the gate electrodes. The channel regions are selectively coded such that the cell transistors are on or off depending on whether the channel region of the transistor is coded. To this end, selected ones of the channel regions of the mask ROM structure are coded by forming ion implantation regions that differentiate the threshold voltages of the thus coded channel regions from the non-coded channel regions. The coding process may thus be carried out using a shallow ion implantation process. Accordingly, a relatively thin mask for coding may be used, and the ion implantation process may be carried out at a relatively low energy level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hong-Kook Min, Yong-Suk Choi, Sung-Kyoo Park
  • Patent number: 7554150
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device includes isolation layers, a cell trench, a floating gate, a common source region and a word line. The isolation layers define an active region of a substrate. The cell trench is formed in the active region. The cell trench extends in a first direction. The floating gate is formed on the active region and in the cell trench. The common source region is formed on the active region adjacent a second side face of the floating gate and extends in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The word line is formed on the active region, which is adjacent to a first side face of the floating gate opposite to the second side face, and the isolation layers and in the cell trench. The word line extends in the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Hong-Kook Min, Yong-Suk Choi, Hyok-Ki Kwon
  • Publication number: 20090127612
    Abstract: A gate structure in a semiconductor device includes a dielectric layer pattern on a substrate, a floating gate on the dielectric layer pattern, a gate mask on the floating gate, a tunnel insulation layer on the substrate, and a word line on the tunnel insulation layer. The dielectric layer pattern includes a first portion and a second portion having a thickness different from a thickness of the first portion. The floating gate includes a step and tips. The tunnel insulation layer makes contact with a sidewall of the floating gate. The word line extends on a portion of the gate mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Weon-Ho PARK, Byoung-Ho KIM, Hong-Kook MIN
  • Patent number: 7517757
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device including a control gate pattern having a tunnel insulation pattern, a trap-insulation pattern, a blocking insulation pattern and a control gate electrode, which are stacked on a semiconductor substrate. A selection gate pattern is disposed on the semiconductor substrate at one side of the control gate pattern. A gate insulation pattern is interposed between the selection gate electrode and the semiconductor substrate, and between the selection gate electrode and the control gate pattern. A cell channel region includes a first channel region defined in the semiconductor substrate under the selection gate electrode and a second channel region defined in the semiconductor substrate under the control gate electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong-Kook Min, Hee-Seong Jeon
  • Publication number: 20080042186
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device includes isolation layers, a cell trench, a floating gate, a common source region and a word line. The isolation layers define an active region of a substrate. The cell trench is formed in the active region. The cell trench extends in a first direction. The floating gate is formed on the active region and in the cell trench. The common source region is formed on the active region adjacent a second side face of the floating gate and extends in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The word line is formed on the active region, which is adjacent to a first side face of the floating gate opposite to the second side face, and the isolation layers and in the cell trench. The word line extends in the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Hong-Kook Min, Yong-Suk Choi, Hyok-Ki Kwon
  • Patent number: 7259423
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device including a control gate pattern having a tunnel insulation pattern, a trap-insulation pattern, a blocking insulation pattern and a control gate electrode, which are stacked on a semiconductor substrate. A selection gate pattern is disposed on the semiconductor substrate at one side of the control gate pattern. A gate insulation pattern is interposed between the selection gate electrode and the semiconductor substrate, and between the selection gate electrode and the control gate pattern. A cell channel region includes a first channel region defined in the semiconductor substrate under the selection gate electrode and a second channel region defined in the semiconductor substrate under the control gate electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong-Kook Min, Hee-Seong Jeon
  • Publication number: 20070166908
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device including a control gate pattern having a tunnel insulation pattern, a trap-insulation pattern, a blocking insulation pattern and a control gate electrode, which are stacked on a semiconductor substrate. A selection gate pattern is disposed on the semiconductor substrate at one side of the control gate pattern. A gate insulation pattern is interposed between the selection gate electrode and the semiconductor substrate, and between the selection gate electrode and the control gate pattern. A cell channel region includes a first channel region defined in the semiconductor substrate under the selection gate electrode and a second channel region defined in the semiconductor substrate under the control gate electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Hong-Kook MIN, Hee-Seong Jeon
  • Publication number: 20070161190
    Abstract: Provided are a split-gate-type nonvolatile memory device and method of fabricating the same. The method includes forming isolation patterns defining active regions in a predetermined region of a semiconductor substrate. A first conductive layer is formed on the resultant structure having the isolation patterns. The first conductive layer has openings exposing both ends of the isolation patterns. Mask patterns are formed between the openings on the first conductive layer, thereby exposing a top surface of the first conductive layer as a rectangular type. The exposed top surface of the first conductive layer is thermally oxidized to form silicon oxide patterns with rectangular shapes. The first conductive layer is anisotropically etched using the silicon oxide patterns as etch masks to form floating conductive patterns. Thereafter, control gate electrodes are formed across the isolation patterns on the silicon oxide patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Sung-Kyoo Park, Hong-Kook Min, Chang-Mo Park
  • Publication number: 20070148867
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a liner covering a sidewall and bottom of a trench that defines an active field in a substrate and a field isolation film disposed on the liner which fills the trench. The nonvolatile memory device further includes a floating gate disposed on the active field having an edge of which covers the liner, a tunnel insulation film interposed between the active field and the floating gate and a charge diffusion barrier interposed between the liner and the floating gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Chang-Mo Park, Hong-Kook Min, Yong-Suk Choi
  • Patent number: 7230305
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory device included in a system-on-chip (SOC) or a microcomputer chip. The semiconductor memory device may include a flash memory cell array unit and a mask read-only memory (ROM) cell array unit which are formed in a single memory block without an isolation layer for separating the two units. Transistors included in the flash memory unit and the mask ROM unit are the same type and may have two threshold voltages. The transistor in each memory cell unit may be a split gate transistor, a metal-oxide-nitride-oxide-silicon, or silicon-oxide-nitride-oxide-silicon transistor. Further, the transistor included in the mask ROM unit in the semiconductor memory device may include enhancement transistors or depletion transistors in which a dopant ion-implanted region is formed at channel portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong-kook Min, Yong-tae Kim
  • Publication number: 20070032022
    Abstract: The Mask ROM includes a plurality of doped lines arranged on a substrate of a first conductivity. The doped lines have a second conductivity. In addition, the Mask ROM further includes an insulation film covering the substrate, a plurality of interconnections intersecting the doped lines in parallel and arranged on the insulation film, an isolative doped region of the first conductivity arranged at the doped line of at least one intersecting place selected from intersecting places between the interconnections and the doped lines, a first contact plug penetrating the insulation film at the selected intersecting place and connecting the isolative doped region to the interconnection, and a second contact plug penetrating the insulation film at a deselected intersecting place and connecting the doped line to the interconnection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., LTD
    Inventors: Hong-Kook Min, Chang-Mo Park, Sung-Kyoo Park
  • Publication number: 20050003614
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory device included in a system-on-chip (SOC) or a microcomputer chip. The semiconductor memory device may include a flash memory cell array unit and a mask read-only memory (ROM) cell array unit which are formed in a single memory block without an isolation layer for separating the two units. Transistors included in the flash memory unit and the mask ROM unit are the same type and may have two threshold voltages. The transistor in each memory cell unit may be a split gate transistor, a metal-oxide-nitride-oxide-silicon, or silicon-oxide-nitride-oxide-silicon transistor. Further, the transistor included in the mask ROM unit in the semiconductor memory device may include enhancement transistors or depletion transistors in which a dopant ion-implanted region is formed at channel portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Hong-kook Min, Yong-tae Kim
  • Publication number: 20040145009
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device including a control gate pattern having a tunnel insulation pattern, a trap-insulation pattern, a blocking insulation pattern and a control gate electrode, which are stacked on a semiconductor substrate. A selection gate pattern is disposed on the semiconductor substrate at one side of the control gate pattern. A gate insulation pattern is interposed between the selection gate electrode and the semiconductor substrate, and between the selection gate electrode and the control gate pattern. A cell channel region includes a first channel region defined in the semiconductor substrate under the selection gate electrode and a second channel region defined in the semiconductor substrate under the control gate electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Hong-Kook Min, Hee-Seong Jeon