Patents by Inventor Daisaburo Takashima

Daisaburo Takashima 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: 20230284460
    Abstract: A variable resistance non-volatile memory includes a semiconductor substrate, a first electrode line extending in a first direction away from the semiconductor substrate, a second electrode line extending in the first direction parallel to the first electrode line, an insulating film between the first and second electrode lines, a variable resistance film formed on the first electrode line, a low electrical resistance layer formed on the variable resistance film and having a lower electrical resistance than the variable resistance film, a semiconductor film in contact with the low electrical resistance layer and the insulating film, and formed on opposite surfaces of the second electrode line, a gate insulator film extending in the first direction and in contact with the semiconductor film, and a voltage application electrode that extends in a second direction that crosses the first direction, and is in contact with the gate insulator film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Tomoki CHIBA, Daisaburo TAKASHIMA, Hidehiro SHIGA
  • Publication number: 20230284464
    Abstract: According to a certain embodiment, the 3D stacked semiconductor memory includes: a first electrode line extending in a first direction orthogonal to the semiconductor substrate; a second electrode line adjacent to the first electrode line in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and extending in the first direction; a first variable resistance film extending in the first direction and in contact with the second electrode line; a first semiconductor film in contact with the first variable resistance film and the first electrode line; a first potential applying electrode extending in the second direction and in contact with a first insulator layer; a second semiconductor film in contact with a second variable resistance film and the first electrode line; and a second potential applying electrode extending in the second direction and in contact with a second insulator layer. The first and second potential applying electrodes are electrically different nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Hidehiro SHIGA, Daisaburo TAKASHIMA
  • Patent number: 11651818
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory device includes: a variable resistance memory region; a semiconductor layer; an insulating layer; first and second word lines; and a first select gate line. When information stored in the first memory cell is read, or when information is written into the first memory cell, after a voltage of the first select gate line is set to a first voltage and voltages of the first and second word lines are set to a second voltage, the voltage of the first select gate line is increased from the first voltage to a third voltage. After the voltage of the first select gate line is increased to at least the second voltage, the voltage of the first word line is decreased from the second voltage to the first voltage, and the voltage of the second word line is increased from the second voltage to a fourth voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: KIOXIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryu Ogiwara, Daisaburo Takashima, Takahiko Iizuka
  • Publication number: 20230102229
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory device includes a stacked structure including a plurality of conductive layers stacked to be apart from each other in a first direction, and a pillar structure including a resistance change portion extending in the first direction in the stacked structure, and a semiconductor portion which extends in the first direction in the stacked structure and which includes a first portion provided along the resistance change portion and a second portion extending from the first portion in at least one direction intersecting the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshiki KAMATA, Yoshiaki ASAO, Yukihiro NOMURA, Misako MOROTA, Daisaburo TAKASHIMA, Takahiko IIZUKA, Shigeru KAWANAKA
  • Patent number: 11615840
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory device includes a memory cell including a resistance change memory element in which a plurality of data values according to resistance are allowed to be set, and a selector element connected to the resistance change memory element in series, a word line supplying a select signal for selecting the resistance change memory element by the selector element to the memory cell, a bit line to which a data signal according to a data value set in the resistance change memory element is read, a load circuit connected to the memory cell in series and functioning as a load, and a comparator circuit which compares a voltage obtained by the load circuit with a plurality of reference voltages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Ryu Ogiwara, Daisaburo Takashima, Takahiko Iizuka
  • Publication number: 20230065167
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory includes a first memory cell and a second memory cell above the first memory cell. The first memory cell includes a variable resistance layer extending in a first direction, a semiconductor layer extending in the first direction and in contact with the variable resistance layer, an insulator layer extending in the first direction and in contact with the semiconductor layer, and a first voltage applying electrode extending in a second direction and in contact with the insulator layer. The second memory cell includes a second voltage applying electrode in contact with the insulator layer. When a write operation is performed on the first memory cell, a first voltage is applied to the second voltage applying electrode, and when a write operation is performed on the second memory cell, a second voltage, lower than the first voltage, is applied to the first voltage applying electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Tomoki CHIBA, Daisaburo TAKASHIMA, Hidehiro SHIGA
  • Publication number: 20230064982
    Abstract: A memory device includes a memory cell array including a select transistor and a plurality of memory cells connected in series, each memory cell including a cell transistor and a variable resistance layer connected in parallel. During a write operation, a voltage setting circuit is controlled to apply a first voltage to a selected word line and a second voltage to non-selected word lines. The time period for applying the first voltage to the selected word line starts later than the time period for applying the second voltage to the non-selected word lines and ends earlier than the time period for applying the second voltage to the non-selected word lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Hidehiro SHIGA, Daisaburo TAKASHIMA
  • Publication number: 20220399400
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, in a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device, in a cell block, a local bit line is connected to a bit line via a select transistor. The local bit line extends in a third direction. A local source line is connected to a source line and extends in the third direction. A plurality of memory cells are connected in parallel between the local source line and the local bit line. Each of the memory cells includes a cell transistor and a resistance change element. The cell transistor has a gate connected to a corresponding one of the word lines and one end connected to one of the local bit line or the local source line. The resistance change element is connected between the other end of the cell transistor and the other one of the local bit line or the local source line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventor: Daisaburo TAKASHIMA
  • Publication number: 20220393106
    Abstract: A semiconductor storage device includes a memory cell including a core portion that extends in a first direction above a semiconductor substrate; a variable resistance layer that extends in the first direction and is in contact with the core portion; a semiconductor layer that extends in the first direction and is in contact with the variable resistance layer; a first insulator layer that extends in the first direction and is in contact with the semiconductor layer; and a first voltage applying electrode that extends in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction and is in contact with the first insulator layer. The core portion is a vacuum region, or a region containing inert gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Masahiro TAKAHASHI, Yoshiaki ASAO, Yukihiro NOMURA, Daisaburo TAKASHIMA
  • Publication number: 20220367568
    Abstract: A memory device includes a memory cell and a first select transistor. The memory cell includes a variable resistance memory region, a first semiconductor layer being in contact with the variable resistance memory region, a first insulating layer being in contact with the first semiconductor layer, and a first voltage application electrode being in contact with the first insulating layer. The first select transistor includes a second semiconductor layer, a second insulating layer being in contact with the second semiconductor layer, and a second voltage application electrode extending in the second direction and being in contact with the second insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Ryu OGIWARA, Daisaburo TAKASHIMA, Takahiko IIZUKA
  • Publication number: 20220284953
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device including a cell array. The cell array includes an array of a plurality of string blocks. Among the plurality of local string blocks, one local string block includes a block selection transistor and remaining local string blocks do not include a block selection transistor. A gate terminal of the block selection transistor of the one local string block is connected to a block selection line. Signals of two word lines connected to two adjacent string blocks in the bit line direction are common signals. Signals of two block selection lines connected to the two adjacent string blocks are independent of each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventor: Daisaburo TAKASHIMA
  • Patent number: 11373703
    Abstract: During a writing operation to change a resistance of a part of a variable resistance material film facing a first word line, the semiconductor storage device applies a first voltage to the first word line, applies a second voltage to a second word line, and applies a third voltage to a third word line. The first, second, and third word lines are stacked above a substrate. The second word line is adjacent to the first word line in the stacking direction. The third word line is not adjacent to the first word line in the stacking direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: KIOXIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sumiko Domae, Daisaburo Takashima
  • Publication number: 20220109024
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory device includes: a first variable resistance layer; first and second semiconductor layers being in contact with the first variable resistance layer; a first word line; a second word line being adjacent to the first word line; and a third word line being adjacent to the first and second word lines with the first semiconductor layer, the first variable resistance layer, and the second semiconductor layer interposed therebetween, and provided between the first word line and the second word line. In the first variable resistance layer, a first region including a shortest path connecting the first word line and the third word line functions as a first memory cell, and a second region including a shortest path connecting the third word line and the second word line functions as a second memory cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Ryu OGIWARA, Daisaburo TAKASHIMA, Takahiko IIZUKA
  • Publication number: 20220108729
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory device includes: a plurality of memory cells stacked in a first direction orthogonal to a substrate and each including a memory element having at least three resistance states and a selector coupled in parallel to the memory element; a bit line electrically coupled to the memory cells and extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction; and a sense amplifier configured to compare a voltage of the bit line with a plurality of reference voltages and sense data stored in the memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Ryu OGIWARA, Daisaburo TAKASHIMA, Takahiko IIZUKA
  • Publication number: 20220028452
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory device includes: a variable resistance memory region; a semiconductor layer; an insulating layer; first and second word lines; and a first select gate line. When information stored in the first memory cell is read, or when information is written into the first memory cell, after a voltage of the first select gate line is set to a first voltage and voltages of the first and second word lines are set to a second voltage, the voltage of the first select gate line is increased from the first voltage to a third voltage. After the voltage of the first select gate line is increased to at least the second voltage, the voltage of the first word line is decreased from the second voltage to the first voltage, and the voltage of the second word line is increased from the second voltage to a fourth voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Ryu OGIWARA, Daisaburo TAKASHIMA, Takahiko IIZUKA
  • Publication number: 20210399049
    Abstract: A memory device includes: a first interconnect; a second interconnect; a first string and a second string whose first ends are coupled to the first interconnect; a third string and a fourth string whose second ends are coupled to the second interconnect; a third interconnect; and driver. The third interconnect is coupled to second ends of the first and second strings and to first ends of the third and fourth strings. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth strings includes a first switch element and a memory cell coupled in series. The memory cell includes a second switch element and a resistance change element coupled in parallel. The third interconnect is coupled to the driver via the first interconnect or the second interconnect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Takahiko IIZUKA, Daisaburo TAKASHIMA, Ryu OGIWARA, Rieko FUNATSUKI, Yoshiki KAMATA, Misako MOROTA, Yoshiaki ASAO, Yukihiro NOMURA
  • Patent number: 11201171
    Abstract: A semiconductor storage device includes a stacked body and a columnar body. The stacked body includes a plurality of conductive layers spaced apart from each other in a stacking direction. The columnar body penetrates the stacked body in the stacking direction. The columnar body includes a columnar ferroelectric film, a semiconductor film disposed between the ferroelectric film and the conductive layers, and an insulating film disposed between the semiconductor film and the conductive layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: KIOXIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sumiko Domae, Daisaburo Takashima
  • Publication number: 20210287743
    Abstract: During a writing operation to change a resistance of a part of a variable resistance material film facing a first word line, the semiconductor storage device applies a first voltage to the first word line, applies a second voltage to a second word line, and applies a third voltage to a third word line. The first, second, and third word lines are stacked above a substrate. The second word line is adjacent to the first word line in the stacking direction. The third word line is not adjacent to the first word line in the stacking direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Sumiko DOMAE, Daisaburo TAKASHIMA
  • Publication number: 20210287733
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a driver that sequentially supplies a first voltage, a second voltage higher than the first voltage, and the first voltage to the bit line, during the writing operation to the first memory cell. The driver supplies a third voltage to the second word line and a fourth voltage to the second selecting gate line while changing the voltage of the bit line from the second voltage to the first voltage if a data is a first data. The driver supplies a fifth voltage to the second word line and a sixth voltage to the second selecting gate line while changing the voltage of the bit line from the second voltage to the first voltage if the data is a second data. At least the sixth voltage is larger than the fourth voltage or the fifth voltage is larger than the third voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Takahiko IIZUKA, Daisaburo TAKASHIMA, Ryu OGIWARA
  • Patent number: 11120866
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a driver that sequentially supplies a first voltage, a second voltage higher than the first voltage, and the first voltage to the bit line, during the writing operation to the first memory cell. The driver supplies a third voltage to the second word line and a fourth voltage to the second selecting gate line while changing the voltage of the bit line from the second voltage to the first voltage if a data is a first data. The driver supplies a fifth voltage to the second word line and a sixth voltage to the second selecting gate line while changing the voltage of the bit line from the second voltage to the first voltage if the data is a second data. At least the sixth voltage is larger than the fourth voltage or the fifth voltage is larger than the third voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Takahiko Iizuka, Daisaburo Takashima, Ryu Ogiwara