Patents by Inventor Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri

Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri 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).

  • Publication number: 20240069749
    Abstract: A memory access operation is initiated to read a set of target memory cells of a target wordline of the memory device. During the memory access operation, a read voltage level is caused to be applied to the target wordline. During the memory access operation, a first pass through voltage level is caused to be applied to a first wordline adjacent to the target wordline. During the memory access operation, a second pass through voltage is caused to be applied to a second wordline adjacent to the target wordline, wherein the first pass through voltage level is less than the second pass through voltage level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Augusto Benvenuti, Giovanni Maria Paolucci, Alessio Urbani, Gianpietro Carnevale, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri
  • Publication number: 20230371264
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for NAND structures with polarized materials are described. A memory device may include a polarized dielectric material located relatively near to a channel, which may reduce interference between cells. The polarized dielectric material may include a dielectric material with a fixed polarity and having a first surface with a negative polarity oriented towards the channel. The negative polarity of the polarized dielectric material may affect an electron distribution of the channel by shifting the electron distribution closer to an associated charge trapping material. The shifted electron distribution may reduce an effect of an electric field of any aggressor cells of the memory device on one or more victim cells, by creating a more uniform channel electron distribution and increasing gate control relative to a channel without the effects of the polarized dielectric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Albert Fayrushin, Kamal Karda, Gianpietro Carnevale, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri
  • Patent number: 10796778
    Abstract: Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods having a memory cell string including memory cells located in different levels of the apparatus and a data line coupled to the memory cell string. The memory cell string includes a pillar body associated with the memory cells. At least one of such apparatus can include a module configured to store information in a memory cell among memory cells and/or to determine a value of information stored in a memory cell among memory cells. The module can also be configured to apply a voltage having a positive value to the data line and/or a source to control a potential of the body. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Zhao, Akira Goda, Krishna K. Parat, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Haitao Liu, Toru Tanzawa, Shigekazu Yamada, Koji Sakui
  • Publication number: 20200234781
    Abstract: Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods having a memory cell string including memory cells located in different levels of the apparatus and a data line coupled to the memory cell string. The memory cell string includes a pillar body associated with the memory cells. At least one of such apparatus can include a module configured to store information in a memory cell among memory cells and/or to determine a value of information stored in a memory cell among memory cells. The module can also be configured to apply a voltage having a positive value to the data line and/or a source to control a potential of the body. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Han Zhao, Akira Goda, Krishna K. Parat, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Haitao Liu, Toru Tanzawa, Shigekazu Yamada, Koji Sakui
  • Patent number: 10490292
    Abstract: Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods having a memory cell string including memory cells located in different levels of the apparatus and a data line coupled to the memory cell string. The memory cell string includes a pillar body associated with the memory cells. At least one of such apparatus can include a module configured to store information in a memory cell among memory cells and/or to determine a value of information stored in a memory cell among memory cells. The module can also be configured to apply a voltage having a positive value to the data line and/or a source to control a potential of the body. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Zhao, Akira Goda, Krishna K. Parat, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Haitao Liu, Toru Tanzawa, Shigekazu Yamada, Koji Sakui
  • Publication number: 20190147966
    Abstract: Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods having a memory cell string including memory cells located in different levels of the apparatus and a data line coupled to the memory cell string. The memory cell string includes a pillar body associated with the memory cells. At least one of such apparatus can include a module configured to store information in a memory cell among memory cells and/or to determine a value of information stored in a memory cell among memory cells. The module can also be configured to apply a voltage having a positive value to the data line and/or a source to control a potential of the body. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Han Zhao, Akira Goda, Krishna K. Parat, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Haitao Liu, Toru Tanzawa, Shigekazu Yamada, Koji Sakui
  • Patent number: 10170196
    Abstract: Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods having a memory cell string including memory cells located in different levels of the apparatus and a data line coupled to the memory cell string. The memory cell string includes a pillar body associated with the memory cells. At least one of such apparatus can include a module configured to store information in a memory cell among memory cells and/or to determine a value of information stored in a memory cell among memory cells. The module can also be configured to apply a voltage having a positive value to the data line and/or a source to control a potential of the body. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Zhao, Akira Goda, Krishna K. Parat, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Haitao Liu, Toru Tanzawa, Shigekazu Yamada, Koji Sakui
  • Patent number: 10170639
    Abstract: Three-dimensional memory cells and methods of making and using the memory cells are discussed generally herein. In one or more embodiments, a three-dimensional vertical memory can include a memory stack. Such a memory stack can include memory cells and a dielectric between adjacent memory cells, each memory cell including a control gate and a charge storage structure. The memory cell can further include a barrier material between the charge storage structure and the control gate, the charge storage structure and the barrier material having a substantially equal dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hopkins, Darwin Franseda Fan, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, James Brighten, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Srikant Jayanti
  • Publication number: 20180114581
    Abstract: Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods having a memory cell string including memory cells located in different levels of the apparatus and a data line coupled to the memory cell string. The memory cell string includes a pillar body associated with the memory cells. At least one of such apparatus can include a module configured to store information in a memory cell among memory cells and/or to determine a value of information stored in a memory cell among memory cells. The module can also be configured to apply a voltage having a positive value to the data line and/or a source to control a potential of the body. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Han Zhao, Akira Goda, Krishna K. Parat, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Haitao Liu, Toru Tanzawa, Shigekazu Yamada, Koji Sakui
  • Patent number: 9881686
    Abstract: Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods having a memory cell string including memory cells located in different levels of the apparatus and a data line coupled to the memory cell string. The memory cell string includes a pillar body associated with the memory cells. At least one of such apparatus can include a module configured to store information in a memory cell among memory cells and/or to determine a value of information stored in a memory cell among memory cells. The module can also be configured to apply a voltage having a positive value to the data line and/or a source to control a potential of the body. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Zhao, Akira Goda, Krishna K. Parat, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Haitao Liu, Toru Tanzawa, Shigekazu Yamada, Koji Sakui
  • Publication number: 20170110198
    Abstract: Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods having a memory cell string including memory cells located in different levels of the apparatus and a data line coupled to the memory cell string. The memory cell string includes a pillar body associated with the memory cells. At least one of such apparatus can include a module configured to store information in a memory cell among memory cells and/or to determine a value of information stored in a memory cell among memory cells. The module can also be configured to apply a voltage having a positive value to the data line and/or a source to control a potential of the body. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Han Zhao, Akira Goda, Krishna K. Parat, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Haitao Liu, Toru Tanzawa, Shigekazu Yamada, Koji Sakui
  • Publication number: 20160133752
    Abstract: Three-dimensional memory cells and methods of making and using the memory cells are discussed generally herein. In one or more embodiments, a three-dimensional vertical memory can include a memory stack. Such a memory stack can include memory cells and a dielectric between adjacent memory cells, each memory cell including a control gate and a charge storage structure. The memory cell can further include a barrier material between the charge storage structure and the control gate, the charge storage structure and the barrier material having a substantially equal dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: John Hopkins, Darwin Franseda Fan, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, James Brighten, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Srikant Jayanti
  • Patent number: 9230986
    Abstract: Three-dimensional memory cells and methods of making and using the memory cells are discussed generally herein. In one or more embodiments, a three-dimensional vertical memory can include a memory stack. Such a memory stack can include memory cells and a dielectric between adjacent memory cells, each memory cell including a control gate and a charge storage structure. The memory cell can further include a barrier material between the charge storage structure and the control gate, the charge storage structure and the barrier material having a substantially equal dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hopkins, Darwin Franseda Fan, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, James Brighten, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Srikant Jayanti
  • Patent number: 9190472
    Abstract: Apparatuses, such as memory devices, memory cell strings, and electronic systems, and methods of forming such apparatuses are shown. One such apparatus includes a channel region that has a minority carrier lifetime that is lower at one or more end portions, than in a middle portion. Other apparatuses and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Paolo Tessariol, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Akira Goda, Yijie Zhao
  • Publication number: 20150287472
    Abstract: Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods having a memory cell string including memory cells located in different levels of the apparatus and a data line coupled to the memory cell string. The memory cell string includes a pillar body associated with the memory cells. At least one of such apparatus can include a module configured to store information in a memory cell among memory cells and/or to determine a value of information stored in a memory cell among memory cells. The module can also be configured to apply a voltage having a positive value to the data line and/or a source to control a potential of the body. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Han Zhao, Akira Goda, Krishna K. Parat, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Haitao Liu, Toru Tanzawa, Shigekazu Yamada, Koji Sakui
  • Patent number: 9064577
    Abstract: Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods having a memory cell string including memory cells located in different levels of the apparatus and a data line coupled to the memory cell string. The memory cell string includes a pillar body associated with the memory cells. At least one of such apparatus can include a module configured to store information in a memory cell among memory cells and/or to determine a value of information stored in a memory cell among memory cells. The module can also be configured to apply a voltage having a positive value to the data line and/or a source to control a potential of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Zhao, Akira Goda, Krishna K. Parat, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Haitao Liu, Toru Tanzawa, Shigekazu Yamada, Koji Sakui
  • Publication number: 20150140797
    Abstract: Three-dimensional memory cells and methods of making and using the memory cells are discussed generally herein. In one or more embodiments, a three-dimensional vertical memory can include a memory stack. Such a memory stack can include memory cells and a dielectric between adjacent memory cells, each memory cell including a control gate and a charge storage structure. The memory cell can further include a barrier material between the charge storage structure and the control gate, the charge storage structure and the barrier material having a substantially equal dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: John Hopkins, Darwin Franseda Fan, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, James Brighten, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Srikant Jayanti
  • Patent number: 8946807
    Abstract: Three-dimensional memory cells and methods of making and using the memory cells are discussed generally herein. In one or more embodiments, a three-dimensional vertical memory can include a memory stack. Such a memory stack can include memory cells and a dielectric between adjacent memory cells, each memory cell including a control gate and a charge storage structure. The memory cell can further include a barrier material between the charge storage structure and the control gate, the charge storage structure and the barrier material having a substantially equal dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hopkins, Darwin Franseda Fan, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, James Brighten, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Srikant Jayanti
  • Publication number: 20140264447
    Abstract: Apparatuses, such as memory devices, memory cell strings, and electronic systems, and methods of forming such apparatuses are shown. One such apparatus includes a channel region that has a minority carrier lifetime that is lower at one or more end portions, than in a middle portion. Other apparatuses and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Paolo Tessariol, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Akira Goda, Yijie Zhao
  • Publication number: 20140203344
    Abstract: Three-dimensional memory cells and methods of making and using the memory cells are discussed generally herein. In one or more embodiments, a three-dimensional vertical memory can include a memory stack. Such a memory stack can include memory cells and a dielectric between adjacent memory cells, each memory cell including a control gate and a charge storage structure. The memory cell can further include a barrier material between the charge storage structure and the control gate, the charge storage structure and the barrier material having a substantially equal dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hopkins, Darwin Franseda Fan, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, James Brighten, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri, Srikant Jayanti