Patents by Inventor Hiroshi TSUBOUCHI

Hiroshi TSUBOUCHI 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: 20240120548
    Abstract: A non-aqueous secondary battery comprising a negative electrode containing a metallic Li, a positive electrode, a separator, and an electrolyte solution, wherein the electrolyte solution contains fluorinated ethylene carbonate as a solvent in an amount of 85% by volume or more based on the total amount of the solvent, and LiPF6 as an electrolyte in an amount of 1.0 to 2.0 mol/L.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Hiroshi TSUBOUCHI
  • Publication number: 20230377662
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell connected between a bit line and a source line, a sense amplifier having a first transistor provided between at least two transistors of the sense amplifier and the bit line, and a controller which executes a read operation to read data stored by the memory cell. In the read operation, the controller applies a first voltage to the first transistor and a second voltage to the source line during a first time period, applies a third voltage to the first transistor and a fourth voltage to the source line during a second time period after the first time period, and applies the first voltage to the first transistor and a fifth voltage to the source line during a third time period after the second time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Kosuke YANAGIDAIRA, Hiroshi TSUBOUCHI
  • Patent number: 11756632
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell connected between a bit line and a source line, a sense amplifier having a first transistor provided between at least two transistors of the sense amplifier and the bit line, and a controller which executes a read operation to read data stored by the memory cell. In the read operation, the controller applies a first voltage to the first transistor and a second voltage to the source line during a first time period, applies a third voltage to the first transistor and a fourth voltage to the source line during a second time period after the first time period, and applies the first voltage to the first transistor and a fifth voltage to the source line during a third time period after the second time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Kosuke Yanagidaira, Hiroshi Tsubouchi
  • Publication number: 20230119989
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell connected between a bit line and a source line, a sense amplifier having a first transistor provided between at least two transistors of the sense amplifier and the bit line, and a controller which executes a read operation to read data stored by the memory cell. In the read operation, the controller applies a first voltage to the first transistor and a second voltage to the source line during a first time period, applies a third voltage to the first transistor and a fourth voltage to the source line during a second time period after the first time period, and applies the first voltage to the first transistor and a fifth voltage to the source line during a third time period after the second time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Kosuke YANAGIDAIRA, Hiroshi TSUBOUCHI
  • Publication number: 20230062330
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell, a word line, a bit line, a first transistor, a second transistor and a driver. The word line is electrically coupled to a gate of the memory cell. The bit line is electrically coupled to one end of the memory cell. The first transistor includes a first gate electrically coupled to the bit line. The second transistor is coupled to a first end of the first transistor. The driver is configured to apply a voltage to the first gate of the first transistor. In a read operation, the driver varies a voltage to be applied to the first gate of the first transistor based on a read voltage applied to the word line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Kosuke YANAGIDAIRA, Hiroshi TSUBOUCHI, Takeshi HIOKA
  • Patent number: 11562795
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a controller which executes a read operation. In the read operation, the controller applies first and second read voltages to a word line, reads data at each of first and second times, applies the first voltage to a source line at each of the first and second times, applies a second voltage to the source line during the application of the first read voltage to the word line and before the first time, and applies a third voltage to the source line during the application of the second read voltage to the word line and before the second time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: KIOXIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kosuke Yanagidaira, Hiroshi Tsubouchi
  • Patent number: 11527284
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell, a word line, a bit line, a first transistor, a second transistor and a driver. The word line is electrically coupled to a gate of the memory cell. The bit line is electrically coupled to one end of the memory cell. The first transistor includes a first gate electrically coupled to the bit line. The second transistor is coupled to a first end of the first transistor. The driver is configured to apply a voltage to the first gate of the first transistor. In a read operation, the driver varies a voltage to be applied to the first gate of the first transistor based on a read voltage applied to the word line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Kosuke Yanagidaira, Hiroshi Tsubouchi, Takeshi Hioka
  • Publication number: 20220328836
    Abstract: An all-solid-state battery capable of improving capacity retention thereof is provided. In the all-solid-state battery having an anode active material layer, the anode active material layer contains an anode active material, a binder obtained from a material having a double bond, and a conductive material containing a material having a needle-like structure, 5 vol % to 20 vol % of the anode active material layer is the binder, and the ratio of the conductive material to the binder in terms of volume is 0.4 to 1.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventor: Hiroshi Tsubouchi
  • Publication number: 20220238922
    Abstract: Provided is an all-solid battery that can reduce electrical resistance after a cycle. The all-solid battery includes a cathode layer, an anode layer, and a solid electrolyte layer. The solid electrolyte layer is formed between the cathode layer and the anode layer. The anode layer contains a Si-based active material. The Si-based active material is a secondary particle having a plurality of primary particles. When a sum of void volume inside the primary particles included in the secondary particle is set to VV1 and a sum of void volume between the primary particles included in the secondary particle is set to VV2, a ratio of the VV1 to the VV2 calculated by VV1/VV2 is 0.8 or more and 5 or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventor: Hiroshi Tsubouchi
  • Publication number: 20210335418
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell, a word line, a bit line, a first transistor, a second transistor and a driver. The word line is electrically coupled to a gate of the memory cell. The bit line is electrically coupled to one end of the memory cell. The first transistor includes a first gate electrically coupled to the bit line. The second transistor is coupled to a first end of the first transistor. The driver is configured to apply a voltage to the first gate of the first transistor. In a read operation, the driver varies a voltage to be applied to the first gate of the first transistor based on a read voltage applied to the word line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Kioxia Corporation
    Inventors: Kosuke YANAGIDAIRA, Hiroshi TSUBOUCHI, Takeshi HIOKA
  • Publication number: 20210327515
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a controller which executes a read operation. In the read operation, the controller applies first and second read voltages to a word line, reads data at each of first and second times, applies the first voltage to a source line at each of the first and second times, applies a second voltage to the source line during the application of the first read voltage to the word line and before the first time, and applies a third voltage to the source line during the application of the second read voltage to the word line and before the second time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: KIOXIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kosuke YANAGIDAIRA, Hiroshi TSUBOUCHI
  • Patent number: 11081188
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes a controller configured to execute a read operation. In the read operation, the controller is configured to: apply first and second read voltages to a word line, read data at each of first and second times, apply the first voltage to the source line at each of the first and second times, apply a second voltage to the source line during the application of the first read voltage to the word line and before the first time, and apply a third voltage to the source line during the application of the second read voltage to the word line and before the second time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: KIOXIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kosuke Yanagidaira, Hiroshi Tsubouchi
  • Patent number: 10998337
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes the following configuration. A second word line is provided above a first word line on a substrate. A third word line is provided above the second word line. A semiconductor layer includes a first part that passes through the first word line, a second part that passes through the second and the third word lines, and is provided above the first part, and a joint provided between the first and second parts. When a write operation is performed on a memory cell of the third word line, prior to applying a write voltage to the third word line, a first voltage is applied to a bit line, a second voltage is applied to the third word line, and a third voltage higher than the second voltage is applied to the second word line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Toshiba Memory Corporation
    Inventors: Kota Nishikawa, Hiroshi Tsubouchi, Kenri Nakai
  • Publication number: 20210012841
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes a controller configured to execute a read operation. In the read operation, the controller is configured to: apply first and second read voltages to a word line, read data at each of first and second times, apply the first voltage to the source line at each of the first and second times, apply a second voltage to the source line during the application of the first read voltage to the word line and before the first time, and apply a third voltage to the source line during the application of the second read voltage to the word line and before the second time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: KIOXIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kosuke YANAGIDAIRA, Hiroshi TSUBOUCHI
  • Publication number: 20200373326
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes the following configuration. A second word line is provided above a first word line on a substrate. A third word line is provided above the second word line. A semiconductor layer includes a first part that passes through the first word line, a second part that passes through the second and the third word lines, and is provided above the first part, and a joint provided between the first and second parts. When a write operation is performed on a memory cell of the third word line, prior to applying a write voltage to the third word line, a first voltage is applied to a bit line, a second voltage is applied to the third word line, and a third voltage higher than the second voltage is applied to the second word line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Toshiba Memory Corporation
    Inventors: Kota NISHIKAWA, Hiroshi TSUBOUCHI, Kenri NAKAI
  • Patent number: 10748631
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a memory string with a first selection transistor, a first memory cell, a second memory cell, and a second selection transistor connected in series. A first word line connects to the first memory cell, and a second word line connects to the second memory cell. Selection gates line are connected to first and second selection transistors. A control circuit is configured to control a write operation on the first memory string. The write operation includes a program loop with a program operation and a program verification operation. After the program loop is completed, a first voltage is applied to the first and second word lines and a second voltage is applied to the selection gate lines. The first voltage is sufficient to turn on the first and second memory cells. The second voltage is sufficient to turn on the selection transistors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: TOSHIBA MEMORY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hiroshi Tsubouchi
  • Patent number: 10748926
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes the following configuration. A second word line is provided above a first word line on a substrate. A third word line is provided above the second word line. A semiconductor layer includes a first part that passes through the first word line, a second part that passes through the second and the third word lines, and is provided above the first part, and a joint provided between the first and second parts. When a write operation is performed on a memory cell of the third word line, prior to applying a write voltage to the third word line, a first voltage is applied to a bit line, a second voltage is applied to the third word line, and a third voltage higher than the second voltage is applied to the second word line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Toshiba Memory Corporation
    Inventors: Kota Nishikawa, Hiroshi Tsubouchi, Kenri Nakai
  • Publication number: 20200006379
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes the following configuration. A second word line is provided above a first word line on a substrate. A third word line is provided above the second word line. A semiconductor layer includes a first part that passes through the first word line, a second part that passes through the second and the third word lines, and is provided above the first part, and a joint provided between the first and second parts. When a write operation is performed on a memory cell of the third word line, prior to applying a write voltage to the third word line, a first voltage is applied to a bit line, a second voltage is applied to the third word line, and a third voltage higher than the second voltage is applied to the second word line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Toshiba Memory Corporation
    Inventors: Kota NISHIKAWA, Hiroshi TSUBOUCHI, Kenri NAKAI
  • Patent number: 10490859
    Abstract: A positive electrode of a lithium-ion secondary battery contains first positive electrode active material particles and second positive electrode active material particles. The first positive electrode active material particles have a first composition represented by a compositional formula LiNix1Coy1Mnz1O2 (here, x1, y1, and z1 are numerical values satisfying 0<x1<1, 0<y1<1, 0.3<z1<0.5, and x1+y1+z1=1). The second positive electrode active material particles have a second composition represented by a compositional formula LiNix2Coy2Mnz2O2 (here, x2, y2, and z2 are numerical values satisfying 0<x2<1, 0<y2<1, 0<z2<0.2, and x2+y2+z2=1). The surface of at least one of the first positive electrode active material particles and the second positive electrode active material particles is coated with a transition metal oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hiroshi Tsubouchi, Keiichi Takahashi, Naoyuki Wada, Yukihiro Okada
  • Publication number: 20190198126
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a memory string with a first selection transistor, a first memory cell, a second memory cell, and a second selection transistor connected in series. A first word line connects to the first memory cell, and a second word line connects to the second memory cell. Selection gates line are connected to first and second selection transistors. A control circuit is configured to control a write operation on the first memory string. The write operation includes a program loop with a program operation and a program verification operation. After the program loop is completed, a first voltage is applied to the first and second word lines and a second voltage is applied to the selection gate lines. The first voltage is sufficient to turn on the first and second memory cells. The second voltage is sufficient to turn on the selection transistors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Hiroshi TSUBOUCHI