Patents by Inventor Kenichi Kuboyama

Kenichi Kuboyama 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).

  • Patent number: 10159144
    Abstract: A semiconductor device according to an embodiment has a first semiconductor component and a second semiconductor component which are electrically connected with each other via an interposer. The interposer has a plurality of first signal wiring paths, and a plurality of second signal wiring paths each having a path distance smaller than each of the plurality of first signal wiring paths. Furthermore, the first semiconductor component includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode arranged in order in a first direction. Furthermore, the second semiconductor component includes a fourth electrode, a fifth electrode, and a sixth electrode arranged in order in the first direction. Furthermore, the first electrode is connected with the fourth electrode via the first signal wiring path, the second electrode is connected with the fifth electrode via the first signal wiring path, and the third electrode is connected with the sixth electrode via the first signal wiring path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: RENESAS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shuuichi Kariyazaki, Wataru Shiroi, Kenichi Kuboyama
  • Publication number: 20180098420
    Abstract: A semiconductor device according to an embodiment has a first semiconductor component and a second semiconductor component which are electrically connected with each other via an interposer. The interposer has a plurality of first signal wiring paths, and a plurality of second signal wiring paths each having a path distance smaller than each of the plurality of first signal wiring paths. Furthermore, the first semiconductor component includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode arranged in order in a first direction. Furthermore, the second semiconductor component includes a fourth electrode, a fifth electrode, and a sixth electrode arranged in order in the first direction. Furthermore, the first electrode is connected with the fourth electrode via the first signal wiring path, the second electrode is connected with the fifth electrode via the first signal wiring path, and the third electrode is connected with the sixth electrode via the first signal wiring path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Shuuichi KARIYAZAKI, Wataru SHIROI, Kenichi KUBOYAMA
  • Patent number: 9461016
    Abstract: To improve reliability of signal transmission of an interposer which couples between semiconductor chips. A reference potential wiring and a reference potential wiring are provided on both neighboring sides of a signal wiring provided in a first wiring layer of an interposer. Also, a reference potential wiring and a reference potential wiring are provided on both neighboring sides of a signal wiring provided in a second wiring layer of the interposer. Further, the signal wiring and the signal wiring cross each other in plan view. The reference potential wirings of the first wiring layer, and the reference potential wirings of the second wiring layer are coupled to each other at the periphery of their crossing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Renesas Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Shuuichi Kariyazaki, Wataru Shiroi, Ryuichi Oikawa, Kenichi Kuboyama
  • Publication number: 20160218083
    Abstract: To improve reliability of signal transmission of an interposer which couples between semiconductor chips. A reference potential wiring and a reference potential wiring are provided on both neighboring sides of a signal wiring provided in a first wiring layer of an interposer. Also, a reference potential wiring and a reference potential wiring are provided on both neighboring sides of a signal wiring provided in a second wiring layer of the interposer. Further, the signal wiring and the signal wiring cross each other in plan view. The reference potential wirings of the first wiring layer, and the reference potential wirings of the second wiring layer are coupled to each other at the periphery of their crossing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Shuuichi KARIYAZAKI, Wataru SHIROI, Ryuichi OIKAWA, Kenichi KUBOYAMA
  • Patent number: 8760943
    Abstract: A semiconductor apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes first and second bus-interface circuits, a first memory core connected to the first bus-interface circuit through a first data bus, the first memory core being connected to a first access control signal output from the first bus-interface circuit, a second memory core connected to the second bus-interface circuit through a second data bus, and a select circuit that selectively connects one of the first access control signal and a second access control signal output from the second bus-interface circuit to the second memory core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Renesas Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Toshihiko Funaki, Toshiharu Okamoto, Muneaki Matsushige, Kenichi Kuboyama, Shuuichi Senou, Susumu Takano
  • Publication number: 20130051110
    Abstract: A semiconductor apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes first and second bus-interface circuits, a first memory core connected to the first bus-interface circuit through a first data bus, the first memory core being connected to a first access control signal output from the first bus-interface circuit, a second memory core connected to the second bus-interface circuit through a second data bus, and a select circuit that selectively connects one of the first access control signal and a second access control signal output from the second bus-interface circuit to the second memory core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: RENESAS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Toshihiko FUNAKI, Toshiharu OKAMOTO, Muneaki MATSUSHIGE, Kenichi KUBOYAMA, Shuuichi SENOU, Susumu TAKANO
  • Patent number: 7782700
    Abstract: In a semiconductor or memory device, a first ODT (On Die Termination) circuit is provided between a termination voltage port and a command input port. A first ODT controlling circuit is connected between the termination voltage port and the first ODT circuit, and detects a level of a voltage applied to the termination voltage port and controls the first ODT circuit to connect the termination voltage port and the command input port based on the detection result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: NEC Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Kenichi Kuboyama, Hideaki Arima
  • Patent number: 7619278
    Abstract: A semiconductor-memory device that reduces leak off due to miniaturization of memory cells, and comprises as a single unit cell: a substrate 1 having a trench section 1a; a selector gate 3 that is located via an insulating film 2 on the substrate adjacent to the trench section 1a; a first well 1b that is formed on the surface of the substrate 1 below the selector gate 3; a floating gate 6 that is located via an insulating film 8a on the surface of the bottom section and sidewall section of the trench section 1a; a second well 1c that is formed on the surface of the bottom section of the trench section 1a below the floating gate 6; a first diffusion area 7a that is formed on the surface of the bottom section of the trench section 1a; and a control gate 11 located via an insulating film 8 on top of the floating gate 6; and where the area near the sidewall surface and bottom surface of the trench section 1a forms a channel in the selector gate 3; and the impurity density of the first well 1b is not more than the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: NEC Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Kenichi Kuboyama, Kohji Kanamori
  • Publication number: 20090256587
    Abstract: In a semiconductor memory device, a first ODT (On Die Termination) circuit is provided between a termination voltage port and a command input port. A first ODT controlling circuit is connected between the termination voltage port and controls the first ODT circuit to connect the termination voltage port and the command input port based on the detection result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: NEC ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenichi Kuboyama, Hideaki Arima
  • Patent number: 7580293
    Abstract: A programmable non-volatile semiconductor memory device includes a select gate 3, arranged in a first region on a substrate, a floating gate 6 arranged in a second region neighboring to the first region, a first diffusion region 7 provided in a third region neighboring to the second region, a control gate 11 arranged on the floating gate 6, and a driving circuit 22 adapted for controlling voltages applied to the substrate 1 (well 1a), select gate 3, first diffusion region 7 and control gate 11. The driving circuit performs control so that, during erasure operation, voltages applied to select gate 3 and the control gate 11 are negative, with the remaining voltage, applied to the substrate 1 (or well 1a), being positive. The device permits erasure operation at a lower voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: NEC Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Kohji Kanamori, Kenichi Kuboyama
  • Publication number: 20070183222
    Abstract: A programmable non-volatile semiconductor memory device includes a select gate 3, arranged in a first region on a substrate, a floating gate 6 arranged in a second region neighboring to the first region, a first diffusion region 7 provided in a third region neighboring to the second region, a control gate 11 arranged on the floating gate 6, and a driving circuit 22 adapted for controlling voltages applied to the substrate 1 (well 1a), select gate 3, first diffusion region 7 and control gate 11. The driving circuit performs control so that, during erasure operation, voltages applied to select gate 3 and the control gate 11 are negative, with the remaining voltage, applied to the substrate 1 (or well 1a), being positive. The device permits erasure operation at a lower voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: NEC ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kohji Kanamori, Kenichi Kuboyama
  • Publication number: 20060244040
    Abstract: A semiconductor-memory device that reduces leak off due to miniaturization of memory cells, and comprises as a single unit cell: a substrate 1 having a trench section 1a; a selector gate 3 that is located via an insulating film 2 on the substrate adjacent to the trench section 1a; a first well 1b that is formed on the surface of the substrate 1 below the selector gate 3; a floating gate 6 that is located via an insulating film 8a on the surface of the bottom section and sidewall section of the trench section 1a; a second well 1c that is formed on the surface of the bottom section of the trench section 1a below the floating gate 6; a first diffusion area 7a that is formed on the surface of the bottom section of the trench section 1a; and a control gate 11 located via an insulating film 8 on top of the floating gate 6; and where the area near the sidewall surface and bottom surface of the trench section 1a forms a channel in the selector gate 3; and the impurity density of the first well 1b is not more than the
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Applicant: NEC ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenichi Kuboyama, Kohji Kanamori