Patents by Inventor Hoa Vu

Hoa Vu 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: 20260162718
    Abstract: Numerous examples are disclosed of systems and methods for operating one or more arrays of resistive random access memory (RRAM) cells. In one example, a read bias generator comprises a bias transistor, a feedback loop, a replica resistor, and a reference unit. Optionally, the read bias generator is coupled to an array of RRAM units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2026
    Publication date: June 11, 2026
    Inventors: Hieu Van Tran, Hoa Vu, Thuan Vu, Kha Nguyen, Anh Ly, Feng Zhou, Hien Pham
  • Publication number: 20260128092
    Abstract: In one example, a method comprises determining a bias voltage in response to a change in operating temperature of an array of non-volatile memory cells, each of the non-volatile memory cells in the array of memory cells comprising a control gate terminal and an erase gate terminal; and applying the bias voltage to a control gate terminal and an erase gate terminal of a selected memory cell in the array of memory cells while reading the selected memory cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Inventors: HOA VU, STANLEY HONG, HIEU VAN TRAN, THUAN VU, STEPHEN TRINH
  • Publication number: 20260128096
    Abstract: In one example, a system comprises an array of non-volatile memory cells arranged in rows and columns, wherein each non-volatile memory cell comprises a word line terminal and a bit line terminal; and a row circuit to receive a row address and a bias voltage and to output the bias voltage when the row address corresponds to a row of the array associated with the row circuit, wherein the bias voltage is provided to terminals of non-volatile memory cells in the row of the array associated with the row circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2024
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Inventors: HOA VU, HIEU VAN TRAN, THUAN VU, STANLEY HONG, STEPHEN TRINH
  • Publication number: 20260094629
    Abstract: In one example, a system comprises an array of memory cells arranged in rows and columns, the array comprising bitlines coupled to respective columns in the array, respective bitlines comprising a sensing bitline metal layer and a current-carrying metal layer, wherein the sensing bitline metal layer does not carry current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2025
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Inventors: Hieu Van Tran, Hoa Vu, Stephen Trinh, Stanley Hong, Thuan Vu, Nghia Le, Duc Nguyen, Hien Pham
  • Patent number: 12574048
    Abstract: In one example, a system comprises a vector-by-matrix multiplication array comprising an array of non-volatile memory cells arranged in rows and columns; and a sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter to receive a current from a column of the vector-by-matrix multiplication array and to generate a digital output in response to the current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hieu Van Tran, Andrew Kunil Choe, Hoa Vu
  • Publication number: 20260066001
    Abstract: In one example, a system comprises a vector-by-matrix multiplication array comprising non-volatile memory cells arranged into rows and columns; and an output block coupled to the vector-by-matrix multiplication array to receive current from the columns of the array, the output block comprising a current-to-voltage converter to receive current from one or two columns and convert the current into a voltage, the current-to-voltage converter comprising one or more variable resistors configurable to adjust the range of the voltage; and an analog-to-digital converter to convert the voltage into digital bits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2024
    Publication date: March 5, 2026
    Inventors: Hieu Van Tran, Hoa Vu, Andrew Kunil Choe, Thuan Vu, Stanley Hong, Stephen Trinh
  • Publication number: 20260031119
    Abstract: In one example, a circuit comprises a current-to-voltage converter to convert a first current into a first voltage and to convert a second current into a second voltage, where the first current and the second current are differential currents; a level shifter to convert the first voltage into a third voltage and to convert the second voltage into a fourth voltage; and an analog-to-digital converter to convert the third voltage and the fourth voltage into a set of output bits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2025
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Inventors: HIEU VAN TRAN, HOA VU, STEPHEN TRINH, STANLEY HONG, THUAN VU, NGHIA LE, DUC NGUYEN, HIEN PHAM
  • Publication number: 20260031112
    Abstract: In one example, a system comprises a bitline regulation circuit comprising a first set of switches coupled to a bitline; and a second set of switches coupled to the bitline; wherein the bitline regulation circuit receives a first input from the first set of switches and a second input from the second set of switches, the first input comprising voltage and current and the second input comprising voltage and no current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2025
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Inventors: Hieu Van Tran, Hoa Vu, Stephen Trinh, Stanley Hong, Thuan Vu, Nghia Le, Duc Nguyen, Hien Pham
  • Patent number: 12469523
    Abstract: In one example, a system comprises a current-to-voltage converter to generate differential voltages from differential currents comprising a first current and a second current, the current-to-voltage converter comprising: a first bitline to provide the first current; a second bitline to provide the second current; a first regulator to apply a first voltage to the first bitline; a second regulator to apply a second voltage to the second bitline; a regulating circuit comprising a first input terminal, a second input terminal, a first output terminal, and a second output terminal, the first output terminal and the second output terminal providing the differential voltages; and a common mode circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignee: Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hieu Van Tran, Hoa Vu, Stephen Trinh, Stanley Hong, Thuan Vu, Nghia Le, Duc Nguyen, Hien Pham
  • Publication number: 20250342883
    Abstract: In one example, a system comprises an array of resistive random access memory (RRAM) units arranged in rows and columns; and a sense amplifier for determining a differential value stored in a first RRAM unit and a second RRAM unit in the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Inventors: Hieu Van TRAN, Hoa VU, Thuan VU, Kha NGUYEN, Anh LY, Feng ZHOU, Hien PHAM
  • Patent number: 12444449
    Abstract: In one example, a system comprises an array of non-volatile memory cells arranged into rows and columns, the array comprising a first bit line coupled to a first column of non-volatile memory cells and a second bit line coupled to a second column of non-volatile memory cells; and an output block coupled to the array, the output block comprising: a current-to-voltage converter to convert a first current on the first bit line into a first voltage and to convert a second current on the second bit line into a second voltage; and an analog-to-digital converter to convert one or more of the first voltage and the second voltage into a set of output bits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2025
    Assignee: Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hieu Van Tran, Hoa Vu, Stephen Trinh, Stanley Hong, Thuan Vu, Nghia Le, Duc Nguyen, Hien Pham
  • Publication number: 20250167799
    Abstract: In one example, a system comprises a vector-by-matrix multiplication array comprising an array of non-volatile memory cells arranged in rows and columns; and a sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter to receive a current from a column of the vector-by-matrix multiplication array and to generate a digital output in response to the current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2024
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Hieu Van Tran, Andrew Kunil Choe, Hoa Vu
  • Publication number: 20250118248
    Abstract: According to an aspect described herein, a device is proposed for electronically driving an LED comprising a data signal line, a threshold signal line, and a select signal line. Further provided is an LED electrically connected in series with a dual-gate transistor and together therewith between first and second potential terminals. A first control gate of the dual gate transistor is connected to the threshold line. The device also includes a select latch circuit comprising a charge latch connected to a second control gate of the dual gate transistor and to a current line contact of the dual gate transistor, and a control transistor comprising a control terminal connected to the select signal line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Hoa VU, Hubert HALBRITTER, Jens RICHTER, Jean-Jacques DROLET, Kilian REGAU, Patrick HÖRNER, Thorsten BAUMHEINRICH, Christopher SOELL, Paul TA, Jong PARK, Kanishk CHAND
  • Publication number: 20250068861
    Abstract: Numerous examples are disclosed of input blocks for an array of non-volatile memory cells and associated methods. In one example, a system comprises a vector-by-matrix multiplication array comprising non-volatile memory cells arranged into rows and columns; and an input block comprising a plurality of row circuits and a global digital-to-analog converter generator to generate 2m different analog voltages, where m is an integer; wherein the row circuits in the plurality of row circuits respectively apply one of the 2m different analog voltages to an associated row in the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Hieu Van Tran, Stephen Trinh, Hoa Vu, Stanley Hong, Thuan Vu
  • Publication number: 20250068900
    Abstract: In one example, a system comprises a vector-by-matrix multiplication array comprising non-volatile memory cells arranged into rows and columns, a first set of columns storing W+ weights and a second set of columns storing W? weights; and an output circuit to receive a first current from a respective column in the first set of columns and a second current from a respective column in the second set of columns and to generate a first voltage and a second voltage, the output circuit comprising a first current-to-voltage converter comprising a first integration capacitor to provide the first voltage equal to an initial voltage minus a first discharge value due to the first current, and a second current-to-voltage converter comprising a second integration capacitor to provide the second voltage equal to the initial voltage minus a second discharge value due to the second current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: HIEU VAN TRAN, ANDREW KUNIL CHOE, HOA VU
  • Patent number: 12205522
    Abstract: The invention relates to various aspects of a ?-LED or a ?-LED array for augmented reality or lighting applications, in particular in the automotive field. The ?-LED is characterized by particularly small dimensions in the range of a few ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Thorsten Baumheinrich, Peter Brick, Jean-Jacques Drolet, Hubert Halbritter, Laura Kreiner, Jens Richter, Thomas Schwarz, Paul Ta, Kilian Regau, Christopher Soell, Hoa Vu, Christopher Wiesmann, Patrick Hoerner, Jong Park, Kanishk Chand
  • Patent number: 12198606
    Abstract: Disclosed are various aspects of a ?-LED or a ?-LED array for augmented reality or lighting applications, in particular in the automotive field. The ?-LED is characterized by particularly small dimensions in the range of a few ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Thorsten Baumheinrich, Peter Brick, Jean-Jacques Drolet, Hubert Halbritter, Laura Kreiner, Jens Richter, Thomas Schwarz, Paul Ta, Kilian Regau, Christopher Soell, Hoa Vu, Christopher Wiesmann, Patrick Hoerner, Jong Park, Kanishk Chand
  • Patent number: 12190788
    Abstract: Disclosed are various aspects of a ?-LED or a ?-LED array for augmented reality or lighting applications, in particular in the automotive field. The ?-LED is characterized by particularly small dimensions in the range of a few ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Thorsten Baumheinrich, Peter Brick, Jean-Jacques Drolet, Hubert Halbritter, Laura Kreiner, Jens Richter, Thomas Schwarz, Paul Ta, Kilian Regau, Christopher Soell, Hoa Vu, Christopher Wiesmann, Patrick Hoerner, Jong Park, Kanishk Chand
  • Publication number: 20240338144
    Abstract: Numerous examples are disclosed of a masking circuit for inputs and outputs in a neural network array. In one example, a system comprises a neural network array comprising a plurality of non-volatile memory cells arranged into rows and columns; and row circuits for respective rows in the neural network array, the row circuits comprising a masking circuit to prevent an application of a sparse input to one or more rows in the array when a condition is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Hieu Van Tran, STEPHEN TRINH, HOA VU, STANLEY HONG, THUAN VU
  • Publication number: 20240282351
    Abstract: In one example, a system comprises an array of non-volatile memory cells arranged into rows and columns, the array comprising a first bit line coupled to a first column of non-volatile memory cells and a second bit line coupled to a second column of non-volatile memory cells; and an output block coupled to the array, the output block comprising: a current-to-voltage converter to convert a first current on the first bit line into a first voltage and to convert a second current on the second bit line into a second voltage; and an analog-to-digital converter to convert one or more of the first voltage and the second voltage into a set of output bits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: HIEU VAN TRAN, HOA VU, STEPHEN TRINH, STANLEY HONG, THUAN VU, NGHIA LE, DUC NGUYEN, HIEN PHAM