Patents by Inventor Dong-Hun Kwak

Dong-Hun Kwak 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: 20210249090
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device is provided. A nonvolatile memory device comprises a word line, a bit line, a memory cell array including a first memory cell at an intersection region between the word line and the bit line, a word line voltage generating circuitry configured to generate a program voltage, the program voltage to be provided to the word line, a row decoder circuitry configured to receive the program voltage from the word line voltage generating circuitry and configured to provide the program voltage to the word line, a verification circuitry configured to generate a verification signal in response to verifying a success or a failure of programming of the first memory cell, and a control circuitry configured to apply the program voltage to the first memory cell in response to the verification signal, and configured to cut off the program voltage in response to the verification signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seul Bee LEE, Dong Hun KWAK, Jong-Chul PARK
  • Patent number: 11074978
    Abstract: A memory device includes a memory cell array including a plurality of word lines, at least one select line provided above the plurality of word lines, and a channel region passing through the plurality of word lines and the at least one select line, the plurality of word lines and the channel region providing a plurality of memory cells, and a controller. The controller is to store data in a program memory cell among the plurality of memory cells by sequentially performing a first programming operation and a second programming operation, and to determine a program voltage input to a program word line connected to the program memory cell, in the first programming operation, based on information regarding the program memory cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Hun Kwak, Sang Wan Nam, Chi Weon Yoon
  • Patent number: 11024397
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device is provided. A nonvolatile memory device comprises a word line, a bit line, a memory cell array including a first memory cell at an intersection region between the word line and the bit line, a word line voltage generating circuitry configured to generate a program voltage, the program voltage to be provided to the word line, a row decoder circuitry configured to receive the program voltage from the word line voltage generating circuitry and configured to provide the program voltage to the word line, a verification circuitry configured to generate a verification signal in response to verifying a success or a failure of programming of the first memory cell, and a control circuitry configured to apply the program voltage to the first memory cell in response to the verification signal, and configured to cut off the program voltage in response to the verification signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seul Bee Lee, Dong Hun Kwak, Jong-Chul Park
  • Patent number: 11017838
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a memory cell array and a row decoder. The memory cell array includes a plurality of mats. A first cell string of first mat is connected to a plurality of first word-lines, a first bit-line and a first string selection line. A second cell string of second mat is connected to a plurality of second word-lines, a second bit-line and a second string selection line. Each of the first and second cell strings includes a ground selection transistor, memory cells, and a string selection transistor coupled in series. The row decoder applies a first voltage to a third word-line among the plurality of first and second word-lines for a first period of time in a single mat mode and to apply a second voltage to the third word-line for a second period of time longer than the first period of time in a multi-mat mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hee-Woong Kang, Dong-Hun Kwak, Jun-Ho Seo, Hee-Won Lee
  • Patent number: 10892019
    Abstract: A method of operating a nonvolatile memory device includes erasing data within a NAND string of memory cells within the memory device by applying a non-zero erase voltage to a source/drain terminal at a first end of the NAND string. This erase voltage is applied concurrently with establishing gate-induced drain leakage (GIDL) in a pair of selection transistors within the NAND string. This GIDL can occur by applying unequal and non-zero first and second voltages to respective first and second gate terminals of the pair of selection transistors. The selection transistors can be string selection transistors or ground selection transistors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Inventors: Sang-Wan Nam, Dong-Hun Kwak, Chi-Weon Yoon
  • Publication number: 20200411106
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a memory cell region, a peripheral circuit region, a memory block in the memory cell region, and a control circuit in the peripheral circuit region. The memory cell region includes a first metal pad. The peripheral circuit region includes a second metal pad and is vertically connected to the memory cell region by the first metal pad and the second metal pad. The memory block includes a plurality of memory cells disposed in a vertical direction. The control circuit applies an erase voltage to an erase source terminal of the memory block, and applies a first voltage to a first selection line among a plurality of selection lines in the memory block. The first voltage is higher than the erase voltage. The first selection line is disposed closest to the erase source terminal among the plurality of selection lines and is used for selecting the memory block as an erase target block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Sang-Wan Nam, Dong-Hun Kwak, Chi-Weon Yoon
  • Publication number: 20200372945
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a memory cell array and a row decoder. The memory cell array includes a plurality of mats. A first cell string of first mat is connected to a plurality of first word-lines, a first bit-line and a first string selection line. A second cell string of second mat is connected to a plurality of second word-lines, a second bit-line and a second string selection line. Each of the first and second cell strings includes a ground selection transistor, memory cells, and a string selection transistor coupled in series. The row decoder applies a first voltage to a third word-line among the plurality of first and second word-lines for a first period of time in a single mat mode and to apply a second voltage to the third word-line for a second period of time longer than the first period of time in a multi-mat mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Hee-Woong KANG, Dong-Hun KWAK, Jun-Ho SEO, Hee-Won LEE
  • Publication number: 20200354755
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel microorganism capable of metabolizing various carbon sources at high rates. A novel microorganism according to the present invention was observed to grow at a very high rate in a minimal medium/nutrient medium, etc., compared to microorganisms such as Escherichia coli, and shows resistance at a high initial sugar/salt concentrations as well as being able to produce lycopene and 2,3-butanediol through genetic manipulation. Therefore, the novel microorganism can be used in various production fields of high value-added compounds using microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Gyoo Yeol Jung, Dong Hun Kwak, Sang Woo Seo, Hyun Gyu Lim
  • Publication number: 20200350024
    Abstract: A method of operating a non-volatile memory device includes performing a first sensing operation on the non-volatile memory device during a first sensing time including a first section, a second section, and a third section. The performing of the first sensing operation includes applying a first voltage level, which is variable according to a first target voltage level, to a selected word line in the first section, applying a second voltage level, which is different from the first voltage level, to the selected word line in the second section, and applying the first target voltage level, which is different from the second voltage level, to the selected word line in the third section. The first voltage level becomes greater as the first target voltage level becomes greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventor: DONG-HUN KWAK
  • Publication number: 20200294601
    Abstract: A memory device includes a memory cell array including a plurality of word lines, at least one select line provided above the plurality of word lines, and a channel region passing through the plurality of word lines and the at least one select line, the plurality of word lines and the channel region providing a plurality of memory cells, and a controller. The controller is to store data in a program memory cell among the plurality of memory cells by sequentially performing a first programming operation and a second programming operation, and to determine a program voltage input to a program word line connected to the program memory cell, in the first programming operation, based on information regarding the program memory cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Dong Hun KWAK, Sang Wan NAM, Chi Weon YOON
  • Patent number: 10777254
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a memory cell array, a voltage generator, a page buffer circuit, a row decoder and a control circuit. The memory cell array includes a plurality of mats corresponding to different bit-lines. The voltage generator generates word-line voltages applied to the memory cell array. The page buffer circuit is coupled to the memory cell array through bit-lines. The row decoder is coupled to the memory cell array through word-lines, and the row decoder transfers the word-line voltages to the memory cell array. The control circuit controls the voltage generator, the row decoder and the page buffer circuit based on a command and an address. The control circuit selects a voltage between different voltages to apply the selected different voltages to at least one of the word-lines or at least one of the bit-lines according to a number of mats of the plurality mats, which operate simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong-Hun Kwak, Hee-Woong Kang, Jun-Ho Seo, Hee-Won Lee
  • Patent number: 10748621
    Abstract: A memory device includes a memory cell array including a plurality of word lines, at least one select line provided above the plurality of word lines, and a channel region passing through the plurality of word lines and the at least one select line, the plurality of word lines and the channel region providing a plurality of memory cells, and a controller. The controller is to store data in a program memory cell among the plurality of memory cells by sequentially performing a first programming operation and a second programming operation, and to determine a program voltage input to a program word line connected to the program memory cell, in the first programming operation, based on information regarding the program memory cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Hun Kwak, Sang Wan Nam, Chi Weon Yoon
  • Patent number: 10712955
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device having a memory chip is provided. The memory chip having a memory cell array including a plurality of memory planes sharing a pad, the pad configured to communicate input and output signals. The memory chip also having a control circuit configured to monitor operations of the plurality of memory planes, and control an operation of at least one of the plurality of memory planes based on a result of the monitoring such that peak power intervals of the plurality of memory planes are at least partially distributed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Su-chang Jeon, Sang-won Park, Dong-kyo Shim, Dong-hun Kwak
  • Publication number: 20200219552
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a memory cell array, a voltage generator, a page buffer circuit, a row decoder and a control circuit. The memory cell array includes a plurality of mats corresponding to different bit-lines. The voltage generator generates word-line voltages applied to the memory cell array. The page buffer circuit is coupled to the memory cell array through bit-lines. The row decoder is coupled to the memory cell array through word-lines, and the row decoder transfers the word-line voltages to the memory cell array. The control circuit controls the voltage generator, the row decoder and the page buffer circuit based on a command and an address. The control circuit selects a voltage between different voltages to apply the selected different voltages to at least one of the word-lines or at least one of the bit-lines according to a number of mats of the plurality mats, which operate simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Dong-Hun KWAK, Hee-Woong KANG, Jun-Ho SEO, Hee-Won LEE
  • Patent number: 10692578
    Abstract: Provided is a method performed by a nonvolatile memory device, the method may include: initiating a first program operation corresponding to a first program loop among a plurality of program loops; receiving a suspend command for an urgent read operation during the first program operation; determining a recovery timing from either of a first timing contemporaneous with the receiving the suspend command, and a second timing after completion of the first program operation, based on the suspend command; and initiating a recovery at the determined recovery timing by applying a recovery voltage to a selected word line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Su-chang Jeon, Kui-han Ko, Dong-hun Kwak, Jin-young Kim
  • Publication number: 20200194086
    Abstract: A method of operating a non-volatile memory device includes performing a first sensing operation on the non-volatile memory device during a first sensing time including a first section, a second section, and a third section. The performing of the first sensing operation includes applying a first voltage level, which is variable according to a first target voltage level, to a selected word line in the first section, applying a second voltage level, which is different from the first voltage level, to the selected word line in the second section, and applying the first target voltage level, which is different from the second voltage level, to the selected word line in the third section. The first voltage level becomes greater as the first target voltage level becomes greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: DONG-HUN KWAK
  • Publication number: 20200185038
    Abstract: A method of operating a nonvolatile memory device includes erasing data within a NAND string of memory cells within the memory device by applying a non-zero erase voltage to a source/drain terminal at a first end of the NAND string. This erase voltage is applied concurrently with establishing gate-induced drain leakage (GIDL) in a pair of selection transistors within the NAND string. This GIDL can occur by applying unequal and non-zero first and second voltages to respective first and second gate terminals of the pair of selection transistors. The selection transistors can be string selection transistors or ground selection transistors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Sang-Wan Nam, Dong-Hun Kwak, Chi-Weon Yoon
  • Patent number: 10679702
    Abstract: A memory device includes a first memory area, a second memory area, a third memory area and a controller. The first memory area has a plurality of first memory cells sharing a first channel area. The second memory area has a plurality of second memory cells sharing the first channel area. The third memory area having a plurality of third memory cells sharing a second channel area, the second channel area being different from the first channel area, the first channel area and the second channel area being connected to a bit line. The controller is configured to input a voltage for the second memory cells to the second memory cells and a voltage for the third memory cells to the third memory cells, when a controlling operation is performed on the first memory cells, the voltages for the second and third memory cells having different magnitudes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Hun Kwak, Sang Wan Nam, Chi Weon Yoon
  • Patent number: 10672454
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a memory cell array, a voltage generator, a page buffer circuit, a row decoder and a control circuit. The memory cell array includes a plurality of mats corresponding to different bit-lines. The voltage generator generates word-line voltages applied to the memory cell array. The page buffer circuit is coupled to the memory cell array through bit-lines. The row decoder is coupled to the memory cell array through word-lines, and the row decoder transfers the word-line voltages to the memory cell array. The control circuit controls the voltage generator, the row decoder and the page buffer circuit based on a command and an address. The control circuit selects a voltage between different voltages to apply the selected different voltages to at least one of the word-lines or at least one of the bit-lines according to a number of mats of the plurality mats, which operate simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong-Hun Kwak, Hee-Woong Kang, Jun-Ho Seo, Hee-Won Lee
  • Publication number: 20200143897
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device is provided. A nonvolatile memory device comprises a word line, a bit line, a memory cell array including a first memory cell at an intersection region between the word line and the bit line, a word line voltage generating circuitry configured to generate a program voltage, the program voltage to be provided to the word line, a row decoder circuitry configured to receive the program voltage from the word line voltage generating circuitry and configured to provide the program voltage to the word line, a verification circuitry configured to generate a verification signal in response to verifying a success or a failure of programming of the first memory cell, and a control circuitry configured to apply the program voltage to the first memory cell in response to the verification signal, and configured to cut off the program voltage in response to the verification signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seul Bee LEE, Dong Hun KWAK, Jong-Chul PARK