Patents by Inventor Chun-Hsiung Hung

Chun-Hsiung Hung 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: 11895236
    Abstract: A device which can be implemented on a single packaged integrated circuit or a multichip module comprises a plurality of non-volatile memory cells, and logic to use a physical unclonable function to produce a key and to store the key in a set of non-volatile memory cells in the plurality of non-volatile memory cells. The physical unclonable function can use entropy derived from non-volatile memory cells in the plurality of non-volatile memory cells to produce a key. Logic is described to disable changes to data in the set of non-volatile memory cells, and thereby freeze the key after it is stored in the set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Hsiung Hung, Chin-Hung Chang
  • Publication number: 20240028211
    Abstract: A memory device for CIM, applicable to a 3D AND-type flash memory, includes a memory array, input word line pairs, and a signal processing circuit. The memory array includes first and second pairs of memory cells. Each first pair of memory cells includes a first memory cell set coupled to a first GBL and a second memory cell set coupled to a second GBL. Each second pair of memory cells includes a third memory cell set coupled to the first GBL and a fourth memory cell set coupled to the second GBL. Each input word line pair includes a first input word line coupled to the first and the second memory cell sets, and a second input word line coupled to the third and the fourth memory cell sets s. The signal processing circuit is coupled to the first and second global bit lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: MACRONIX International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hang-Ting Lue, Tzu-Hsuan Hsu, Teng-Hao Yeh, Chih-Chang Hsieh, Chun-Hsiung Hung, Yung-Chun LI
  • Patent number: 11842769
    Abstract: At least one embodiment of the disclosure is directed to a memory circuit having a leakage current blocking mechanism and a memory device having the memory circuit. In an aspect, one embodiment of the disclosure describes a memory circuit which includes not limited to a memory array which includes a first memory cell connected to a first bit line and a second memory cell connected to a second bit line, a pre-charge circuit which is connected to the memory array and includes a first pre-charge device, and a programming circuit which is connected to the pre-charge circuit and comprises a programming transistor which has a higher drive capability than the first pre-charge device so as to drive the first bit line to a ground voltage in response to the first write operation, wherein in response to a first write operation on the first memory cell, a current flow exists between the programming circuit and the first pre-charge device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tien-Yen Wang, Yun-Chen Chou, Chun-Hsiung Hung
  • Publication number: 20230377633
    Abstract: A three dimension memory device, such as an AND-type memory, includes a memory cell tile, multiple source line switches, multiple first bit line switches to fourth bit line switches. The memory cell tile is divided into a first and a second memory cell sub-tiles. The first bit line switches are respectively coupled to multiple first bit lines of a first part of the first memory cell sub-tile. The second bit line switches are respectively coupled to multiple second bit lines of a second part of the first memory cell sub-tile. The third bit line switches are respectively coupled to multiple third bit lines of a first part of the second memory cell sub-tile. The fourth bit line switches are respectively coupled to multiple fourth bit lines of a second part of the second memory cell sub-tile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: MACRONIX International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Teng-Hao Yeh, Hang-Ting Lue, Shang-Chi Yang, Fu-Nian Liang, Ken-Hui Chen, Chun-Hsiung Hung
  • Publication number: 20230343657
    Abstract: Systems, methods, circuits, and apparatus including computer-readable mediums for testing bonding pads in multi-die packages, e.g., chiplet systems. In one aspect, a chiplet system includes multiple integrated circuit devices electrically connected together. The integrated circuit devices include an integrated circuit device including: an integrated circuit, a plurality of first type bonding pads electrically connected to the integrated circuit and electrically connected to at least one other of the integrated circuit devices, and one or more second type bonding pads electrically isolated from the at least one other of the integrated circuit devices. At least one of the plurality of first type bonding pads is configured to be electrically connected to a corresponding one of the one or more second type bonding pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Hsiung Hung, Su-Chueh Lo
  • Publication number: 20230335187
    Abstract: At least one embodiment of the disclosure is directed to a memory circuit having a leakage current blocking mechanism and a memory device having the memory circuit. In an aspect, one embodiment of the disclosure describes a memory circuit which includes not limited to a memory array which includes a first memory cell connected to a first bit line and a second memory cell connected to a second bit line, a pre-charge circuit which is connected to the memory array and includes a first pre-charge device, and a programming circuit which is connected to the pre-charge circuit and comprises a programming transistor which has a higher drive capability than the first pre-charge device so as to drive the first bit line to a ground voltage in response to the first write operation, wherein in response to a first write operation on the first memory cell, a current flow exists between the programming circuit and the first pre-charge device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: MACRONIX International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tien-Yen Wang, Yun-Chen Chou, Chun-Hsiung Hung
  • Publication number: 20230317122
    Abstract: A compute in memory device comprises a memory array including a plurality of data lines for parallel access to memory array data, and an input/output interface. Data path circuits between the memory array and the input/output interface include a page buffer, each buffer cell of the page buffer including a plurality of storage elements. A plurality of computation circuits is provided connected to respective buffer cells. The computation circuits execute a function of data in the storage elements of the respective buffer cells and can be configured in parallel to generate a results data page including operation results for the plurality of buffer cells. A data analysis circuit is connected to the data path circuits to execute a function of the results data page to generate an analysis result. A register can be provided to store the analysis result accessible via the input/output interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Hsiung HUNG, Shuo-Nan HUNG
  • Publication number: 20230307014
    Abstract: A sensing module, a memory device, and a sensing method are provided to perform a read operation so that the un-programmed/programmed state of a memory cell is identified. The sensing module includes a sensing amplifier and a current sink, and both are electrically connected to the memory cell. The sensing amplifier generates a sensing current and identifies the un-programmed/programmed state of the memory cell accordingly. The current sink receives a reference current being equivalent to the summation of the sensing current and a cell current flowing through the memory cell. The reference current is constant, and the sensing current is changed with the cell current. The cell current is generated based on a high read voltage and a low read voltage applied to the memory cell. The sensing current is higher if the memory cell is un-programmed, and the sensing current is lower if the memory cell is programmed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Yun-Chen CHOU, Tien-Yen WANG, Chun-Hsiung HUNG
  • Publication number: 20230301084
    Abstract: A memory device for artificial intelligence calculation includes a memory structure, a controller chip, and a processer chip. The memory structure includes a first memory chip, and a stack of second memory chips, in which a memory density of each of the second memory chips is greater than a memory density of the first memory chip. The controller chip is electrically connected to the first memory chip and the second memory chips. The processer chip is electrically connected to the controller chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Shih-Hung CHEN, Chun-Hsiung HUNG
  • Publication number: 20230290392
    Abstract: A three-dimensional memory structure is provided and including a memory array, including a first and a second sub-arrays, each having a first selection line, plural word lines, and a second selection line; a connection structure, including plural connection areas, and at least one of extension structures of the first selection line, the plural of word lines, and the second selection line is coupled to a corresponding connection area of the plurality of connection areas; a pass gate set, arranged under the connection structure and between the first and the second sub-arrays, the pass gate set including plural pass gates, and, the word lines and the second selection line, and the pass gates are respectively coupled to the corresponding connection areas; and a drive circuit, coupled to the pass gate set, and disposed under the connection structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: MACRONIX International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Kuang Chen, Chun-Hsiung Hung
  • Patent number: 11755399
    Abstract: An IC is provided and includes a memory array, an address register holding at least one address of a securely stored file and configured to output three or more addresses of the securely stored filed and computation-in-memory (CIM) logic coupled with the memory array. The CIM logic is configured to perform a majority function on three or more bits of the securely stored file, wherein the three or more bits are redundantly stored in three or more different locations in the memory array and wherein the three locations are associated with the three or more addresses in the memory array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shuo-Nan Hung, Chun-Hsiung Hung
  • Patent number: 11749572
    Abstract: Systems, methods, circuits, and apparatus including computer-readable mediums for testing bonding pads in multi-die packages, e.g., chiplet systems. An example integrated circuit device includes an integrated circuit, first type bonding pads and second type bonding pads. Each of the first type bonding pads is electrically connected to the integrated circuit and configured to be electrically connected to a corresponding external integrated circuit device. Each of the second type bonding pads is configured to have no electrical connection with the corresponding external integrated circuit device. Each of the first type bonding pads is configured to be electrically connected to a corresponding one of the second type bonding pads. A number of the first type bonding pads can be larger than a number of the second type bonding pads. Each of the second type bonding pads can have a larger pad area for probing than each of the first type bonding pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Hsiung Hung, Su-Chueh Lo
  • Publication number: 20230259301
    Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and circuits for managing secure writes in semiconductor devices. In one aspect, a semiconductor device includes a memory array and logic circuitry coupled to the memory array. The logic circuitry is configured to execute a secure write operation in the memory array in response to receiving encrypted information. The encrypted information includes at least one of information of data to be written, an option code, or multiple addresses in the memory array, the option code specifying a way of writing the data on at least one of the multiple addresses in the memory array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chin-Hung Chang, Chia-Jung Chen, Ken-Hui Chen, Chun-Hsiung Hung
  • Publication number: 20230251782
    Abstract: A memory device and an associated control method are provided. The memory device includes a non-volatile memory array and a memory control circuit. The non-volatile memory array includes M secured memory zones. The memory control circuit is electrically connected to the non-volatile memory array. The memory control circuit provides a set of mapping information and searches a request key in the set of mapping information. The set of mapping information represents correspondences between N access keys and the M secured memory zones. The memory control circuit acquires at least one of the M secured memory zones if the request key is one of the N access keys, and performs an access command to the at least one of the M secured memory zones. M and N are positive integers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Chin-Hung CHANG, Chia-Jung CHEN, Ken-Hui CHEN, Chun-Hsiung HUNG
  • Publication number: 20230155826
    Abstract: A device which can be implemented on a single packaged integrated circuit or a multichip module comprises a plurality of non-volatile memory cells, and logic to use a physical unclonable function to produce a key and to store the key in a set of non-volatile memory cells in the plurality of non-volatile memory cells. The physical unclonable function can use entropy derived from non-volatile memory cells in the plurality of non-volatile memory cells to produce a key. Logic is described to disable changes to data in the set of non-volatile memory cells, and thereby freeze the key after it is stored in the set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Hsiung HUNG, Chin-Hung CHANG
  • Patent number: 11601269
    Abstract: A device which can be implemented on a single packaged integrated circuit or a multichip module comprises a plurality of non-volatile memory cells, and logic to use a physical unclonable function to produce a key and to store the key in a set of non-volatile memory cells in the plurality of non-volatile memory cells. The physical unclonable function can use entropy derived from non-volatile memory cells in the plurality of non-volatile memory cells to produce a key. Logic is described to disable changes to data in the set of non-volatile memory cells, and thereby freeze the key after it is stored in the set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Hsiung Hung, Chin-Hung Chang
  • Patent number: 11455254
    Abstract: A flash memory system and a flash memory thereof are provided. The flash memory device includes a NAND flash memory and a control circuit. The NAND flash memory chip includes a cache memory, a page buffer; and an NAND flash memory array. The NAND flash memory array includes a plurality of pages, wherein each page includes a plurality of sub-pages, each sub-page has a sub-page length. The cache memory is composed of a plurality of sub cache and each sub cache corresponds to different pages of the NAND flash memory array. The page buffer is composed of a plurality of sub-page buffers and each sub-page buffer corresponds to different pages of the NAND flash memory array. The control circuit is coupled to the host and the NAND flash memory, and performs an access operation in units of one sub-page.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Lien Su, Chun-Hsiung Hung, Shuo-Nan Hung
  • Publication number: 20220188238
    Abstract: A flash memory system and a flash memory thereof are provided. The flash memory device includes a NAND flash memory and a control circuit. The NAND flash memory chip includes a cache memory, a page buffer; and an NAND flash memory array. The NAND flash memory array includes a plurality of pages, wherein each page includes a plurality of sub-pages, each sub-page has a sub-page length. The cache memory is composed of a plurality of sub cache and each sub cache corresponds to different pages of the NAND flash memory array. The page buffer is composed of a plurality of sub-page buffers and each sub-page buffer corresponds to different pages of the NAND flash memory array. The control circuit is coupled to the host and the NAND flash memory, and performs an access operation in units of one sub-page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: MACRONIX International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Lien Su, Chun-Hsiung Hung, Shuo-Nan Hung
  • Patent number: 11301151
    Abstract: A multi-die memory apparatus and identification method thereof are provided. The identification method includes: sending an identification initial command and a first start command to a plurality of memory devices by a controller for starting a first identification period; respectively generating a plurality of first target numbers by the memory devices; respectively performing first counting actions and comparing a plurality of first counting numbers with the first target numbers by a plurality of un-identified memory devices to set a first time-up memory device of the memory devices; and, setting an identification code of the first time-up memory device of the un-identified memory devices to be a first value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Hsiung Hung, Su-Chueh Lo
  • Patent number: RE49125
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a serial peripheral interface memory device. In an embodiment, the memory device includes a clock signal, a plurality of pins, and a configuration register. In an embodiment, the configuration register includes a wait cycle count. The method includes transmitting a read address to the memory device using a first input/output pin and a second input/output pin concurrently. In an embodiment, the read address includes at least a first address bit and a second address bit, the first address bit being transmitted using the first input/output pin, and the second address bit being transmitted using the second input/output pin. The method includes accessing the memory device for data associated with the address and waiting a predetermined number clock cycles associated with the wait cycle count. The method includes transferring the data from the memory device using the first input/output pin and the second input/output pin concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Hsiung Hung, Kuen-Long Chang, Chia-He Liu