Patents by Inventor Kee-sik Ahn

Kee-sik Ahn 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: 20240071540
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a non-volatile memory device including a sense amplifier and an operation method thereof. The non-volatile memory device may include: a memory cell array comprising a plurality of memory cells; and the sense amplifier configured to read data of the plurality of memory cells and output the read data. The sense amplifier may include: a first stage sense amplifier configured to sense a voltage difference between a reference voltage and a voltage of a bit line connected to at least one memory cell among the plurality of memory cells, and perform a primary amplification of the sensed voltage difference; and a second stage sense amplifier configured to perform a secondary amplification of a first result of the primary amplification and output a second result of the secondary amplification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seong Jun PARK, Sung Bum PARK, Kee Sik AHN
  • Patent number: 11915767
    Abstract: A negative voltage switching device includes a first switching circuit configured to transmit a first negative voltage, a second switching circuit configured to transmit a second negative voltage, and a switching selection circuit configured to select one of the first switching circuit or the second switching circuit for transmitting one of the first negative voltage and the second negative voltage to an output terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Hyung Kim, Sung Bum Park, Kee Sik Ahn
  • Publication number: 20240046992
    Abstract: An eFuse cell is provided. The eFuse cell may include a first PMOS transistor and a first NMOS transistor configured to receive a programmed state selection (BLOWB) signal, a second PMOS transistor and a second NMOS transistor configured to receive a write word line bar (WWLB) for a program operation, a first read NMOS transistor and a second read NMOS transistor configured to receive a read word line (RWL) for a read operation, a program transistor configured to control a program current to flow for a fusing operation, and an eFuse connected between the first read NMOS transistor and the second read NMOS transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seong Jun PARK, Jong Min CHO, Sung Bum PARK, Kee Sik AHN
  • Patent number: 11854622
    Abstract: An eFuse cell is provided. The eFuse cell may include a first PMOS transistor and a first NMOS transistor configured to receive a programmed state selection (BLOWB) signal, a second PMOS transistor and a second NMOS transistor configured to receive a write word line bar (WWLB) for a program operation, a first read NMOS transistor and a second read NMOS transistor configured to receive a read word line (RWL) for a read operation, a program transistor configured to control a program current to flow for a fusing operation, and an eFuse connected between the first read NMOS transistor and the second read NMOS transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seong Jun Park, Jong Min Cho, Sung Bum Park, Kee Sik Ahn
  • Patent number: 11848061
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a non-volatile memory device including a sense amplifier and an operation method thereof. The non-volatile memory device may include: a memory cell array comprising a plurality of memory cells; and the sense amplifier configured to read data of the plurality of memory cells and output the read data. The sense amplifier may include: a first stage sense amplifier configured to sense a voltage difference between a reference voltage and a voltage of a bit line connected to at least one memory cell among the plurality of memory cells, and perform a primary amplification of the sensed voltage difference; and a second stage sense amplifier configured to perform a secondary amplification of a first result of the primary amplification and output a second result of the secondary amplification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seong Jun Park, Sung Bum Park, Kee Sik Ahn
  • Publication number: 20230238069
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a non-volatile memory device including a sense amplifier and an operation method thereof. The non-volatile memory device may include: a memory cell array comprising a plurality of memory cells; and the sense amplifier configured to read data of the plurality of memory cells and output the read data. The sense amplifier may include: a first stage sense amplifier configured to sense a voltage difference between a reference voltage and a voltage of a bit line connected to at least one memory cell among the plurality of memory cells, and perform a primary amplification of the sensed voltage difference; and a second stage sense amplifier configured to perform a secondary amplification of a first result of the primary amplification and output a second result of the secondary amplification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seong Jun PARK, Sung Bum PARK, Kee Sik AHN
  • Publication number: 20230107619
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device includes a first fuse cell array and a second fuse cell array, spaced from each other; a first ground ring region and a second ground ring region disposed to surround the first fuse cell array and the second fuse cell array, respectively; a third ground ring region configured to connect the first ground ring region and the second ground ring region; a power ring region disposed to surround the first ground ring region and the second ground ring region; and an address decoder, disposed between the first fuse cell array and the second fuse cell array, configured to supply a word line signal to each of the first fuse cell array and the second fuse cell array. The ground ring regions supply a ground voltage to each of the first fuse cell array and the second fuse cell array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seong Jun PARK, Jong Min CHO, Sung Bum PARK, Kee Sik AHN
  • Publication number: 20230087413
    Abstract: An octo mode program and erase operation method to reduce test time in a non-volatile memory device. M/8 word lines corresponding to an octo row, among M word lines, are simultaneously selected, and a write voltage is applied to memory cells connected to M/8 word lines corresponding to the octo row. A voltage that is different from the write voltage is applied to memory cells connected to the rest of word lines, except for M/8 word lines corresponding to the octo row, when the octo signal is applied to an address decoder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Weon-Hwa JEONG, Young Chul SEO, Chul Geun LIM, Yong Hwan KIM, Sung Bum PARK, Kee Sik AHN
  • Publication number: 20230070554
    Abstract: A multi time program device with a power switch and a non-volatile memory implementing the power switch for multi time program is provided. The device performs a program operation or an erase operation of a non-volatile memory cell in a non-volatile memory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Hyung KIM, Sung Bum PARK, Kee Sik AHN
  • Publication number: 20230065879
    Abstract: A negative voltage switching device includes a first switching circuit configured to transmit a first negative voltage, a second switching circuit configured to transmit a second negative voltage, and a switching selection circuit configured to select one of the first switching circuit or the second switching circuit for transmitting one of the first negative voltage and the second negative voltage to an output terminal
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Hyung KIM, Sung Bum PARK, Kee Sik AHN
  • Publication number: 20230048824
    Abstract: An eFuse cell is provided. The eFuse cell may include a first PMOS transistor and a first NMOS transistor configured to receive a programmed state selection (BLOWB) signal, a second PMOS transistor and a second NMOS transistor configured to receive a write word line bar (WWLB) for a program operation, a first read NMOS transistor and a second read NMOS transistor configured to receive a read word line (RWL) for a read operation, a program transistor configured to control a program current to flow for a fusing operation, and an eFuse connected between the first read NMOS transistor and the second read NMOS transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seong Jun PARK, Jong Min CHO, Sung Bum PARK, Kee Sik AHN
  • Patent number: 11538541
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first word line configured to perform a writing operation or a programing operation, a second word line configured to perform a read operation, a first switching device including a first gate electrode and a first node, a second switching device comprising a second gate electrode and a second node, an electrical fuse (e-fuse) disposed between the first node and the second node, and a diode coupled to the first node and the first word line, wherein the first gate electrode and the second gate electrode are coupled to the second word line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Min Cho, Sung Bum Park, Kee Sik Ahn, Seong Jun Park
  • Publication number: 20220199177
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first word line configured to perform a writing operation or a programing operation, a second word line configured to perform a read operation, a first switching device including a first gate electrode and a first node, a second switching device comprising a second gate electrode and a second node, an electrical fuse (e-fuse) disposed between the first node and the second node, and a diode coupled to the first node and the first word line, wherein the first gate electrode and the second gate electrode are coupled to the second word line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Min CHO, Sung Bum PARK, Kee Sik AHN, Seong Jun PARK
  • Patent number: 11328783
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first word line configured to perform a writing operation or a programing operation, a second word line configured to perform a read operation, a first switching device including a first gate electrode and a first node, a second switching device comprising a second gate electrode and a second node, an electrical fuse (e-fuse) disposed between the first node and the second node, and a diode coupled to the first node and the first word line, wherein the first gate electrode and the second gate electrode are coupled to the second word line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Min Cho, Sung Bum Park, Kee Sik Ahn, Seong Jun Park
  • Patent number: 11145379
    Abstract: An eFuse cell array includes a first unit cell and a second unit cell, each including a PN diode, a cell read transistor, and a fuse element. A first placement order of the PN diode, the cell read transistor, and the fuse element in the first unit cell is reversed with respect to a second placement order of the PN diode, the cell read transistor, and the fuse element in the second unit cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Key Foundry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Min Cho, Sung Bum Park, Kee Sik Ahn, Seong Jun Park
  • Publication number: 20210241841
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first word line configured to perform a writing operation or a programing operation, a second word line configured to perform a read operation, a first switching device including a first gate electrode and a first node, a second switching device comprising a second gate electrode and a second node, an electrical fuse (e-fuse) disposed between the first node and the second node, and a diode coupled to the first node and the first word line, wherein the first gate electrode and the second gate electrode are coupled to the second word line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Min CHO, Sung Bum PARK, Kee Sik AHN, Seong Jun PARK
  • Patent number: 11024398
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first word line configured to perform a writing operation or a programing operation, a second word line configured to perform a read operation, a first switching device including a first gate electrode and a first node, a second switching device comprising a second gate electrode and a second node, an electrical fuse (e-fuse) disposed between the first node and the second node, and a diode coupled to the first node and the first word line, wherein the first gate electrode and the second gate electrode are coupled to the second word line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Min Cho, Sung Bum Park, Kee Sik Ahn, Seong Jun Park
  • Publication number: 20210125677
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first word line configured to perform a writing operation or a programing operation, a second word line configured to perform a read operation, a first switching device including a first gate electrode and a first node, a second switching device comprising a second gate electrode and a second node, an electrical fuse (e-fuse) disposed between the first node and the second node, and a diode coupled to the first node and the first word line, wherein the first gate electrode and the second gate electrode are coupled to the second word line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Min CHO, Sung Bum PARK, Kee Sik AHN, Seong Jun PARK
  • Publication number: 20210125678
    Abstract: An eFuse cell array includes a first unit cell and a second unit cell, each including a PN diode, a cell read transistor, and a fuse element. A first placement order of the PN diode, the cell read transistor, and the fuse element in the first unit cell is reversed with respect to a second placement order of the PN diode, the cell read transistor, and the fuse element in the second unit cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: KEY FOUNDRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Min CHO, Sung Bum PARK, Kee Sik AHN, Seong Jun PARK
  • Patent number: 10008508
    Abstract: A non-volatile semiconductor storage device includes a gate insulating film formed on a semiconductor substrate, a gate electrode formed on the gate insulating film, and first and second spaced apart doped regions formed below the gate insulating film and the gate electrode in the semiconductor substrate, wherein a grounded region of the first and second spaced apart doped regions is grounded via a contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Magnachip Semiconductor, Ltd.
    Inventors: Duk Ju Jeong, Sung Bum Park, Kee Sik Ahn, Young Chul Seo