Patents by Inventor Boh-Chang KIM

Boh-Chang KIM 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: 11804279
    Abstract: A program method of a nonvolatile memory device including a plurality of memory cells, each storing at least two bits of data, includes performing a first program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a first pulse width to program first page data into selected memory cells connected to a selected word line among the plurality of memory cells; and performing a second program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a second pulse width different from the first pulse width to program second page data into the selected memory cells in which the first page data is programmed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Boh-Chang Kim
  • Publication number: 20230245710
    Abstract: A program method of a nonvolatile memory device including a plurality of memory cells, each storing at least two bits of data, includes performing a first program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a first pulse width to program first page data into selected memory cells connected to a selected word line among the plurality of memory cells; and performing a second program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a second pulse width different from the first pulse width to program second page data into the selected memory cells in which the first page data is programmed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Boh-Chang KIM
  • Publication number: 20220223223
    Abstract: A program method of a nonvolatile memory device including a plurality of memory cells, each storing at least two bits of data, includes performing a first program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a first pulse width to program first page data into selected memory cells connected to a selected word line among the plurality of memory cells; and performing a second program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a second pulse width different from the first pulse width to program second page data into the selected memory cells in which the first page data is programmed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Boh-Chang KIM
  • Patent number: 11289173
    Abstract: A program method of a nonvolatile memory device including a plurality of memory cells, each storing at least two bits of data, includes performing a first program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a first pulse width to program first page data into selected memory cells connected to a selected word line among the plurality of memory cells; and performing a second program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a second pulse width different from the first pulse width to program second page data into the selected memory cells in which the first page data is programmed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Boh-Chang Kim
  • Publication number: 20220051747
    Abstract: A program method of a nonvolatile memory device including a plurality of memory cells, each storing at least two bits of data, includes performing a first program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a first pulse width to program first page data into selected memory cells connected to a selected word line among the plurality of memory cells; and performing a second program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a second pulse width different from the first pulse width to program second page data into the selected memory cells in which the first page data is programmed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Boh-Chang KIM
  • Patent number: 11183264
    Abstract: A program method of a nonvolatile memory device including a plurality of memory cells, each storing at least two bits of data, includes performing a first program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a first pulse width to program first page data into selected memory cells connected to a selected word line among the plurality of memory cells; and performing a second program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a second pulse width different from the first pulse width to program second page data into the selected memory cells in which the first page data is programmed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Boh-Chang Kim
  • Patent number: 11145672
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes lower gate electrodes placed on a substrate and spaced apart from one another; upper gate electrodes placed over the lower gate electrodes and spaced apart from one another; an R-type pad extending from one end of at least one electrode among the lower gate electrodes or the upper gate electrodes and having a greater thickness than the lower gate electrode or upper gate electrode connected to the R-type pad; and a P-type pad extending from one end of at least one electrode to which the R-type pad is not connected among the lower gate electrodes or the upper gate electrodes and having a different thickness than the R-type pad, wherein the P-type pad includes a first pad connected to an uppermost lower gate electrode among the lower gate electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seok Cheon Baek, Boh Chang Kim, Chung Ki Min, Ji Hoon Park, Byung Kwan You
  • Publication number: 20210118520
    Abstract: A program method of a nonvolatile memory device including a plurality of memory cells, each storing at least two bits of data, includes performing a first program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a first pulse width to program first page data into selected memory cells connected to a selected word line among the plurality of memory cells; and performing a second program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a second pulse width different from the first pulse width to program second page data into the selected memory cells in which the first page data is programmed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Boh-Chang KIM
  • Patent number: 10902934
    Abstract: A program method of a nonvolatile memory device including a plurality of memory cells, each storing at least two bits of data, includes performing a first program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a first pulse width to program first page data into selected memory cells connected to a selected word line among the plurality of memory cells; and performing a second program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a second pulse width different from the first pulse width to program second page data into the selected memory cells in which the first page data is programmed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Boh-Chang Kim
  • Publication number: 20200395094
    Abstract: A program method of a nonvolatile memory device including a plurality of memory cells, each storing at least two bits of data, includes performing a first program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a first pulse width to program first page data into selected memory cells connected to a selected word line among the plurality of memory cells; and performing a second program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a second pulse width different from the first pulse width to program second page data into the selected memory cells in which the first page data is programmed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Boh-Chang KIM
  • Patent number: 10839929
    Abstract: A memory device includes a memory cell array including a plurality of memory cells and a memory controller to control the plurality of memory cells. The memory cell array has a first fuse region including a plurality of first fuse cells having a same structure as the plurality of memory cells and a second fuse region including a plurality of second fuse cells having a structure different from a structure of the plurality of memory cells. The memory controller has a fuse selection circuit selecting one of the first fuse region and the second fuse region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Moon Ki Jung, Boh Chang Kim
  • Publication number: 20200160927
    Abstract: A memory device includes a memory cell array including a plurality of memory cells and a memory controller to control the plurality of memory cells. The memory cell array has a first fuse region including a plurality of first fuse cells having a same structure as the plurality of memory cells and a second fuse region including a plurality of second fuse cells having a structure different from a structure of the plurality of memory cells. The memory controller has a fuse selection circuit selecting one of the first fuse region and the second fuse region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Moon Ki JUNG, Boh Chang KIM
  • Patent number: 10651198
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes lower gate electrodes on a substrate in a first direction substantially perpendicular to a top surface of the substrate, upper gate electrodes on the lower gate electrodes in the first direction, and channel structures extending through the lower and upper gate electrodes in the first direction. Each channel structure includes a lower channel structure, an upper channel structure, and a landing pad interconnecting the lower and upper channel structures. The first channel structure includes a first landing pad having a horizontal width substantially greater than that of the lower channel structure of the first channel structure at a first vertical level. The second channel structure located closest to the first channel structure includes a second landing pad having a horizontal width substantially greater than that of the lower channel structure of the second channel structure at a second vertical level lower than the first vertical level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seok-cheon Baek, Boh-chang Kim
  • Publication number: 20200119044
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes lower gate electrodes placed on a substrate and spaced apart from one another; upper gate electrodes placed over the lower gate electrodes and spaced apart from one another; an R-type pad extending from one end of at least one electrode among the lower gate electrodes or the upper gate electrodes and having a greater thickness than the lower gate electrode or upper gate electrode connected to the R-type pad; and a P-type pad extending from one end of at least one electrode to which the R-type pad is not connected among the lower gate electrodes or the upper gate electrodes and having a different thickness than the R-type pad, wherein the P-type pad includes a first pad connected to an uppermost lower gate electrode among the lower gate electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: SEOK CHEON BAEK, BOH CHANG KIM, CHUNG KI MIN, JI HOON PARK, BYUNG KWAN YOU
  • Patent number: 10535679
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes lower gate electrodes placed on a substrate and spaced apart from one another; upper gate electrodes placed over the lower gate electrodes and spaced apart from one another; an R-type pad extending from one end of at least one electrode among the lower gate electrodes or the upper gate electrodes and having a greater thickness than the lower gate electrode or upper gate electrode connected to the R-type pad; and a P-type pad extending from one end of at least one electrode to which the R-type pad is not connected among the lower gate electrodes or the upper gate electrodes and having a different thickness than the R-type pad, wherein the P-type pad includes a first pad connected to an uppermost lower gate electrode among the lower gate electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seok Cheon Baek, Boh Chang Kim, Chung Ki Min, Ji Hoon Park, Byung Kwan You
  • Publication number: 20190312055
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes lower gate electrodes on a substrate in a first direction substantially perpendicular to a top surface of the substrate, upper gate electrodes on the lower gate electrodes in the first direction, and channel structures extending through the lower and upper gate electrodes in the first direction. Each channel structure includes a lower channel structure, an upper channel structure, and a landing pad interconnecting the lower and upper channel structures. The first channel structure includes a first landing pad having a horizontal width substantially greater than that of the lower channel structure of the first channel structure at a first vertical level. The second channel structure located closest to the first channel structure includes a second landing pad having a horizontal width substantially greater than that of the lower channel structure of the second channel structure at a second vertical level lower than the first vertical level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seok-cheon Baek, Boh-chang Kim
  • Publication number: 20190304992
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes lower gate electrodes placed on a substrate and spaced apart from one another; upper gate electrodes placed over the lower gate electrodes and spaced apart from one another; an R-type pad extending from one end of at least one electrode among the lower gate electrodes or the upper gate electrodes and having a greater thickness than the lower gate electrode or upper gate electrode connected to the R-type pad; and a P-type pad extending from one end of at least one electrode to which the R-type pad is not connected among the lower gate electrodes or the upper gate electrodes and having a different thickness than the R-type pad, wherein the P-type pad includes a first pad connected to an uppermost lower gate electrode among the lower gate electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: SEOK CHEON BAEK, BOH CHANG KIM, CHUNG KI MIN, JI HOON PARK, BYUNG KWAN YOU
  • Publication number: 20180301203
    Abstract: A program method of a nonvolatile memory device including a plurality of memory cells, each storing at least two bits of data, includes performing a first program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a first pulse width to program first page data into selected memory cells connected to a selected word line among the plurality of memory cells; and performing a second program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a second pulse width different from the first pulse width to program second page data into the selected memory cells in which the first page data is programmed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Boh-Chang KIM
  • Patent number: 10026503
    Abstract: A program method of a nonvolatile memory device including a plurality of memory cells, each storing at least two bits of data, includes performing a first program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a first pulse width to program first page data into selected memory cells connected to a selected word line among the plurality of memory cells; and performing a second program operation based on a plurality of program voltages having a second pulse width different from the first pulse width to program second page data into the selected memory cells in which the first page data is programmed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Boh-Chang Kim
  • Patent number: 9508423
    Abstract: A read method of a nonvolatile memory device includes determining whether a selected word line comprises LSB (least significant bit) page only programmed memory cells by applying a first read voltage to the selected word line. In the case that the selected word line comprises LSB (least significant bit) page only programmed memory cells, counting the number of off-cells by applying the first read voltage to the selected word line. And in a read operation, changing a select read voltage being applied to the selected word line according to the number of off-cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Boh-Chang Kim