Patents by Inventor Kris K. Brown

Kris K. Brown 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: 10854611
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a memory cell having a first transistor supported by a semiconductor base, and having second and third transistors above the first transistor and vertically stacked one atop the other. Some embodiments include a memory cell having first, second and third transistors. The third transistor is above the second transistor, and the second and third transistors are above the first transistor. The first transistor has first and second source/drain regions, the second transistor has third and fourth source/drain regions, and the third transistor has fifth and sixth source/drain regions. A read bitline is coupled with the sixth source/drain region. A write bitline is coupled with the first source/drain region. A write wordline includes a gate of the first transistor. A read wordline includes a gate of the third transistor. A capacitor is coupled with the second source/drain region and with a gate of the second transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Suraj J. Mathew, Kris K. Brown, Raghunath Singanamalla, Vinay Nair, Fawad Ahmed, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, Diem Thy N. Tran
  • Patent number: 10847516
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a memory cell having first, second and third transistors, with the second and third transistors being vertically displaced relative to one another. The memory cell has a semiconductor pillar extending along the second and third transistors, with the semiconductor pillar containing channel regions and source/drain regions of the second and third transistors. A capacitor may be electrically coupled between a source/drain region of the first transistor and a gate of the second transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Suraj J. Mathew, Raghunath Singanamalla, Fawad Ahmed, Kris K. Brown, Vinay Nair, Gloria Yang, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, Diem Thy N. Tran
  • Publication number: 20190326292
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a memory cell having first, second and third transistors, with the second and third transistors being vertically displaced relative to one another. The memory cell has a semiconductor pillar extending along the second and third transistors, with the semiconductor pillar containing channel regions and source/drain regions of the second and third transistors. A capacitor may be electrically coupled between a source/drain region of the first transistor and a gate of the second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Suraj J. Mathew, Raghunath Singanamalla, Fawad Ahmed, Kris K. Brown, Vinay Nair, Gloria Yang, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, Diem Thy N. Tran
  • Publication number: 20190267379
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a memory cell having a first transistor supported by a semiconductor base, and having second and third transistors above the first transistor and vertically stacked one atop the other. Some embodiments include a memory cell having first, second and third transistors. The third transistor is above the second transistor, and the second and third transistors are above the first transistor. The first transistor has first and second source/drain regions, the second transistor has third and fourth source/drain regions, and the third transistor has fifth and sixth source/drain regions. A read bitline is coupled with the sixth source/drain region. A write bitline is coupled with the first source/drain region. A write wordline includes a gate of the first transistor. A read wordline includes a gate of the third transistor. A capacitor is coupled with the second source/drain region and with a gate of the second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Suraj J. Mathew, Kris K. Brown, Raghunath Singanamalla, Vinay Nair, Fawad Ahmed, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, Diem Thy N. Tran
  • Patent number: 10361204
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a memory cell having first, second and third transistors, with the second and third transistors being vertically displaced relative to one another. The memory cell has a semiconductor pillar extending along the second and third transistors, with the semiconductor pillar containing channel regions and source/drain regions of the second and third transistors. A capacitor may be electrically coupled between a source/drain region of the first transistor and a gate of the second transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Suraj J. Mathew, Raghunath Singanamalla, Fawad Ahmed, Kris K. Brown, Vinay Nair, Gloria Yang, Fatma Arzum Slmsek-Ege, Diem Thy N. Tran
  • Patent number: 10319724
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a memory cell having a first transistor supported by a semiconductor base, and having second and third transistors above the first transistor and vertically stacked one atop the other. Some embodiments include a memory cell having first, second and third transistors. The third transistor is above the second transistor, and the second and third transistors are above the first transistor. The first transistor has first and second source/drain regions, the second transistor has third and fourth source/drain regions, and the third transistor has fifth and sixth source/drain regions. A read bitline is coupled with the sixth source/drain region. A write bitline is coupled with the first source/drain region. A write wordline includes a gate of the first transistor. A read wordline includes a gate of the third transistor. A capacitor is coupled with the second source/drain region and with a gate of the second transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Suraj J. Mathew, Kris K. Brown, Raghunath Singanamalla, Vinay Nair, Fawad Ahmed, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, Diem Thy N. Tran
  • Publication number: 20180331107
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a memory cell having a first transistor supported by a semiconductor base, and having second and third transistors above the first transistor and vertically stacked one atop the other. Some embodiments include a memory cell having first, second and third transistors. The third transistor is above the second transistor, and the second and third transistors are above the first transistor. The first transistor has first and second source/drain regions, the second transistor has third and fourth source/drain regions, and the third transistor has fifth and sixth source/drain regions. A read bitline is coupled with the sixth source/drain region. A write bitline is coupled with the first source/drain region. A write wordline includes a gate of the first transistor. A read wordline includes a gate of the third transistor. A capacitor is coupled with the second source/drain region and with a gate of the second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Suraj J. Mathew, Kris K. Brown, Raghunath Singanamalla, Vinay Nair, Fawad Ahmed, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, Diem Thy N. Tran
  • Publication number: 20180301454
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a memory cell having first, second and third transistors, with the second and third transistors being vertically displaced relative to one another. The memory cell has a semiconductor pillar extending along the second and third transistors, with the semiconductor pillar containing channel regions and source/drain regions of the second and third transistors. A capacitor may be electrically coupled between a source/drain region of the first transistor and a gate of the second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Suraj J. Mathew, Raghunath Singanamalla, Fawad Ahmed, Kris K. Brown, Vinay Nair, Gloria Yang, Fatma Arzum SImsek-Ege, Diem Thy N. Tran
  • Patent number: 10079235
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a memory cell having first, second and third transistors, with the second and third transistors being vertically displaced relative to one another. The memory cell has a semiconductor pillar extending along the second and third transistors, with the semiconductor pillar containing channel regions and source/drain regions of the second and third transistors. A capacitor may be electrically coupled between a source/drain region of the first transistor and a gate of the second transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Suraj J. Mathew, Raghunath Singanamalla, Fawad Ahmed, Kris K. Brown, Vinay Nair, Gloria Yang, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, Diem Thy N. Tran
  • Patent number: 10056386
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a memory cell having a first transistor supported by a semiconductor base, and having second and third transistors above the first transistor and vertically stacked one atop the other. Some embodiments include a memory cell having first, second and third transistors. The third transistor is above the second transistor, and the second and third transistors are above the first transistor. The first transistor has first and second source/drain regions, the second transistor has third and fourth source/drain regions, and the third transistor has fifth and sixth source/drain regions. A read bitline is coupled with the sixth source/drain region. A write bitline is coupled with the first source/drain region. A write wordline includes a gate of the first transistor. A read wordline includes a gate of the third transistor. A capacitor is coupled with the second source/drain region and with a gate of the second transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Suraj J. Mathew, Kris K. Brown, Raghunath Singanamalla, Vinay Nair, Fawad Ahmed, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, Diem Thy N. Tran
  • Publication number: 20180061837
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a memory cell having a first transistor supported by a semiconductor base, and having second and third transistors above the first transistor and vertically stacked one atop the other. Some embodiments include a memory cell having first, second and third transistors. The third transistor is above the second transistor, and the second and third transistors are above the first transistor. The first transistor has first and second source/drain regions, the second transistor has third and fourth source/drain regions, and the third transistor has fifth and sixth source/drain regions. A read bitline is coupled with the sixth source/drain region. A write bitline is coupled with the first source/drain region. A write wordline includes a gate of the first transistor. A read wordline includes a gate of the third transistor. A capacitor is coupled with the second source/drain region and with a gate of the second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Suraj J. Mathew, Kris K. Brown, Raghunath Singanamalla, Vinay Nair, Fawad Ahmed, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, Diem Thy N. Tran
  • Publication number: 20180061836
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a memory cell having first, second and third transistors, with the second and third transistors being vertically displaced relative to one another. The memory cell has a semiconductor pillar extending along the second and third transistors, with the semiconductor pillar containing channel regions and source/drain regions of the second and third transistors. A capacitor may be electrically coupled between a source/drain region of the first transistor and a gate of the second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Suraj J. Mathew, Raghunath Singanamalla, Fawad Ahmed, Kris K. Brown, Vinay Nair, Gloria Yang, Fatma Arzum Simsek-Ege, Diem Thy N. Tran
  • Patent number: 8120101
    Abstract: The invention includes a transistor device having a semiconductor substrate with an upper surface. A pair of source/drain regions are formed within the semiconductor substrate and a channel region is formed within the semiconductor substrate and extends generally perpendicularly relative to the upper surface of the semiconductor substrate. A gate is formed within the semiconductor substrate between the pair of the source/drain regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanh D. Tang, Gordon A. Haller, Kris K. Brown, Tuman Earl Allen, III
  • Publication number: 20110012182
    Abstract: The invention includes a transistor device having a semiconductor substrate with an upper surface. A pair of source/drain regions are formed within the semiconductor substrate and a channel region is formed within the semiconductor substrate and extends generally perpendicularly relative to the upper surface of the semiconductor substrate. A gate is formed within the semiconductor substrate between the pair of the source/drain regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Micron Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Sanh D. TANG, Gordon HALLER, Kris K. BROWN, Tuman Earl ALLEN, III
  • Patent number: 7825462
    Abstract: The invention includes a transistor device having a semiconductor substrate with an upper surface. A pair of source/drain regions are formed within the semiconductor substrate and a channel region is formed within the semiconductor substrate and extends generally perpendicularly relative to the upper surface of the semiconductor substrate. A gate is formed within the semiconductor substrate between the pair of the source/drain regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanh D. Tang, Gordon Haller, Kris K. Brown, Tuman Earl Allen, III
  • Patent number: 7592218
    Abstract: A vertical transistor forming method includes forming a first pillar above a first source/drain and between second and third pillars, providing a first recess between the first and second pillars and a wider second recess between the first and third pillars, forming a gate insulator over the first pillar, forming a front gate and back gate over opposing sidewalls of the first pillar by depositing a gate conductor material within the first and second recesses and etching the gate conductor material to substantially fill the first recess, forming the back gate, and only partially fill the second recess, forming the front gate, forming a second source/drain elevationally above the first source/drain, and providing a transistor channel in the first pillar. The channel is operationally associated with the first and second sources/drains and with the front and back gates to form a vertical transistor configured to exhibit a floating body effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Kris K. Brown
  • Patent number: 7547945
    Abstract: The invention includes a transistor device having a semiconductor substrate with an upper surface. A pair of source/drain regions are formed within the semiconductor substrate and a channel region is formed within the semiconductor substrate and extends generally perpendicularly relative to the upper surface of the semiconductor substrate. A gate is formed within the semiconductor substrate between the pair of the source/drain regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanh D. Tang, Gordon Haller, Kris K. Brown, Tuman Earl Allen, III
  • Patent number: 7518174
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory cell structure having 4F2 dimensions and method for forming the same. The memory cell is formed on a surface of a substrate and includes an active region formed in the substrate, a semiconductor post formed on the surface of the substrate over the active region and a capacitor is formed on the semiconductor post. A vertical access transistor having a gate structure formed on the semiconductor post is configured to electrically couple the respective memory cell capacitor to the active region when accessed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Kris K. Brown
  • Patent number: 7501684
    Abstract: The invention includes a transistor device having a semiconductor substrate with an upper surface. A pair of source/drain regions are formed within the semiconductor substrate and a channel region is formed within the semiconductor substrate and extends generally perpendicularly relative to the upper surface of the semiconductor substrate. A gate is formed within the semiconductor substrate between the pair of the source/drain regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanh D. Tang, Gordon Haller, Kris K. Brown, Tuman Earl Allen, III
  • Publication number: 20080227255
    Abstract: A vertical transistor forming method includes forming a first pillar above a first source/drain and between second and third pillars, providing a first recess between the first and second pillars and a wider second recess between the first and third pillars, forming a gate insulator over the first pillar, forming a front gate and back gate over opposing sidewalls of the first pillar by depositing a gate conductor material within the first and second recesses and etching the gate conductor material to substantially fill the first recess, forming the back gate, and only partially fill the second recess, forming the front gate, forming a second source/drain elevationally above the first source/drain, and providing a transistor channel in the first pillar. The channel is operationally associated with the first and second sources/drains and with the front and back gates to form a vertical transistor configured to exhibit a floating body effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Kris K. BROWN