Patents by Inventor Seong-Soon Cho

Seong-Soon Cho 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: 20170040254
    Abstract: Step shape pad structure and wiring structure in vertical type semiconductor device are include a first conductive line having a first line shape and including first pad regions at an upper surface of an edge portion, and a second conductive line having s second line shape and being spaced apart from the first conductive line and provided on the first conductive line. An end portion of the first conductive line is extended to a first position. Second pad regions are included on an upper surface of an edge portion of the second conductive line. An end portion of the second conductive line is extended to the first position. The second conductive line includes a dent portion at a facing portion to the first pad regions in a vertical direction to expose the first pad regions. The pad structure may be used in a vertical type nonvolatile memory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-Min HWANG, Young-Ho LEE, Seong-Soon CHO, Woon-Kyung LEE
  • Patent number: 9553101
    Abstract: A semiconductor device may include gate structures spaced apart above a top surface of a substrate. The gate structures may include a horizontal electrode extending in a first direction parallel with the top surface of a substrate. An isolation insulating layer may be disposed between the gate structures. A plurality of cell pillars may penetrate the horizontal electrode and connect to the substrate. The plurality of cell pillars may include a minimum spacing defined by a shortest distance between any two of the plurality of cell pillars. The thickness of the horizontal electrode may be greater than the minimum spacing of the cell pillars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Taekyung Kim, Kwang Soo Seol, Hyunchul Back, Jin-Soo Lim, Seong Soon Cho
  • Publication number: 20160343434
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices are provided. A semiconductor device includes a stack of alternating gates and insulating layers. The semiconductor device includes a dummy cell region. The semiconductor device includes a plurality of bit lines and a plurality of auxiliary bit lines. Some of the plurality of auxiliary bit lines have different respective lengths. Related methods of forming semiconductor devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Joonhee Lee, Jiyoung Kim, Jintaek Park, Seong Soon Cho
  • Patent number: 9478560
    Abstract: Provided is a memory device including first to third selection lines extending in a first direction and sequentially arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction, multiple sets of first to third vertical pillars, each set coupled with a corresponding one of the first to third selection lines and sequentially arranged in the second direction, a first sub-interconnection connecting the third vertical pillar coupled with the first selection line to the first vertical pillar coupled with the second selection line, a second sub-interconnection connecting the third vertical pillar coupled with the second selection line to the first vertical pillar coupled with the third selection line, and bit lines extending in the second direction and connected to corresponding ones of the first and second sub-interconnections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Soo Seol, JinTae Kang, Seong Soon Cho
  • Patent number: 9466613
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, comprising: a plurality of memory cell strings; a bitline; and an interconnection coupling at least two of the memory cell strings to the bitline. Memory cell strings can be coupled to corresponding bitlines through corresponding interconnections. Alternate memory cell strings can be coupled to different bitlines through corresponding different interconnections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwang-Soo Seol, Seong-Soon Cho
  • Publication number: 20160247818
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, comprising: a plurality of memory cell strings; a bitline; and an interconnection coupling at least two of the memory cell strings to the bitline. Memory cell strings can be coupled to corresponding bitlines through corresponding interconnections. Alternate memory cell strings can be coupled to different bitlines through corresponding different interconnections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Kwang-Soo Seol, Seong-Soon Cho
  • Patent number: 9379115
    Abstract: In a semiconductor device and a method of making the same, the semiconductor device comprises a substrate including a first region and a second region. At least one first gate structure is on the substrate in the first region, the at least one first gate structure including a first gate insulating layer and a first gate electrode layer on the first gate insulating layer. At least one isolating structure is in the substrate in the second region, a top surface of the isolating structure being lower in height than a top surface of the substrate. At least one resistor pattern is on the at least one isolating structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jinhyun Shin, Minchul Kim, Seong Soon Cho, Seungwook Chol
  • Patent number: 9356044
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, comprising: a plurality of memory cell strings; a bitline; and an interconnection coupling at least two of the memory cell strings to the bitline. Memory cell strings can be coupled to corresponding bitlines through corresponding interconnections. Alternate memory cell strings can be coupled to different bitlines through corresponding different interconnections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwang-Soo Seol, Seong-Soon Cho
  • Publication number: 20160104721
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, comprising: a plurality of memory cell strings; a bitline; and an interconnection coupling at least two of the memory cell strings to the bitline. Memory cell strings can be coupled to corresponding bitlines through corresponding interconnections. Alternate memory cell strings can be coupled to different bitlines through corresponding different interconnections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Kwang-Soo SEOL, Seong-Soon CHO
  • Patent number: 9287167
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device, comprising: forming a plurality of memory cell strings; coupling an interconnection to at least two of the memory cell strings; and coupling a bitline to the interconnection. The interconnection includes a body extending along a first direction and a protrusion protruding from the body along a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Soo Seol, Seong Soon Cho, Byungjoo Go, Hongsoo Kim
  • Publication number: 20160071879
    Abstract: Provided is a memory device including first to third selection lines extending in a first direction and sequentially arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction, multiple sets of first to third vertical pillars, each set coupled with a corresponding one of the first to third selection lines and sequentially arranged in the second direction, a first sub-interconnection connecting the third vertical pillar coupled with the first selection line to the first vertical pillar coupled with the second selection line, a second sub-interconnection connecting the third vertical pillar coupled with the second selection line to the first vertical pillar coupled with the third selection line, and bit lines extending in the second direction and connected to corresponding ones of the first and second sub-interconnections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: KWANG SOO SEOL, JinTae KANG, SEONG SOON CHO
  • Patent number: 9269721
    Abstract: Provided is a memory device including first to third selection lines extending in a first direction and sequentially arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction, multiple sets of first to third vertical pillars, each set coupled with a corresponding one of the first to third selection lines and sequentially arranged in the second direction, a first sub-interconnection connecting the third vertical pillar coupled with the first selection line to the first vertical pillar coupled with the second selection line, a second sub-interconnection connecting the third vertical pillar coupled with the second selection line to the first vertical pillar coupled with the third selection line, and bit lines extending in the second direction and connected to corresponding ones of the first and second sub-interconnections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Soo Seol, JinTae Kang, Seong Soon Cho
  • Patent number: 9257572
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, comprising: a plurality of memory cell strings; a bitline; and an interconnection coupling at least two of the memory cell strings to the bitline. Memory cell strings can be coupled to corresponding bitlines through corresponding interconnections. Alternate memory cell strings can be coupled to different bitlines through corresponding different interconnections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang-Soo Seol, Seong-Soon Cho
  • Publication number: 20150325586
    Abstract: Provided is a memory device including first to third selection lines extending in a first direction and sequentially arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction, multiple sets of first to third vertical pillars, each set coupled with a corresponding one of the first to third selection lines and sequentially arranged in the second direction, a first sub-interconnection connecting the third vertical pillar coupled with the first selection line to the first vertical pillar coupled with the second selection line, a second sub-interconnection connecting the third vertical pillar coupled with the second selection line to the first vertical pillar coupled with the third selection line, and bit lines extending in the second direction and connected to corresponding ones of the first and second sub-interconnections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: KWANG SOO SEOL, JinTae KANG, SEONG SOON CHO
  • Patent number: 9129861
    Abstract: Provided is a memory device including first to third selection lines extending in a first direction and sequentially arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction, multiple sets of first to third vertical pillars, each set coupled with a corresponding one of the first to third selection lines and sequentially arranged in the second direction, a first sub-interconnection connecting the third vertical pillar coupled with the first selection line to the first vertical pillar coupled with the second selection line, a second sub-interconnection connecting the third vertical pillar coupled with the second selection line to the first vertical pillar coupled with the third selection line, and bit lines extending in the second direction and connected to corresponding ones of the first and second sub-interconnections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Soo Seol, JinTae Kang, Seong Soon Cho
  • Publication number: 20150060992
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a stack of word lines and insulating patterns. Cell pillars extend vertically through the stack of word lines and insulating patterns with memory cells being formed at the junctions of the cell pillars and the word lines. A ratio of the thickness of the word lines to the thickness of immediately neighboring insulating patterns is different at different locations along one or more of the cell pillars. Related methods of manufacturing and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: KIM TAEKYUNG, KWANG SOO SEOL, SEONG SOON CHO, SUNGHOI HUR, JINTAE KANG
  • Publication number: 20150054058
    Abstract: Provided is a memory device including first to third selection lines extending in a first direction and sequentially arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction, multiple sets of first to third vertical pillars, each set coupled with a corresponding one of the first to third selection lines and sequentially arranged in the second direction, a first sub-interconnection connecting the third vertical pillar coupled with the first selection line to the first vertical pillar coupled with the second selection line, a second sub-interconnection connecting the third vertical pillar coupled with the second selection line to the first vertical pillar coupled with the third selection line, and bit lines extending in the second direction and connected to corresponding ones of the first and second sub-interconnections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Kwang Soo Seol, JinTae Kang, Seong Soon Cho
  • Publication number: 20150001460
    Abstract: A semiconductor device may include gate structures spaced apart above a top surface of a substrate. The gate structures may include a horizontal electrode extending in a first direction parallel with the top surface of a substrate. An isolation insulating layer may be disposed between the gate structures. A plurality of cell pillars may penetrate the horizontal electrode and connect to the substrate. The plurality of cell pillars may include a minimum spacing defined by a shortest distance between any two of the plurality of cell pillars. The thickness of the horizontal electrode may be greater than the minimum spacing of the cell pillars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: TAEKYUNG KIM, KWANG SOO SEOL, HYUNCHUL BACK, Jin-Soo LIM, SEONG SOON CHO
  • Publication number: 20140197546
    Abstract: Step shape pad structure and wiring structure in vertical type semiconductor device are include a first conductive line having a first line shape and including first pad regions at an upper surface of an edge portion, and a second conductive line having s second line shape and being spaced apart from the first conductive line and provided on the first conductive line. An end portion of the first conductive line is extended to a first position. Second pad regions are included on an upper surface of an edge portion of the second conductive line. An end portion of the second conductive line is extended to the first position. The second conductive line includes a dent portion at a facing portion to the first pad regions in a vertical direction to expose the first pad regions. The pad structure may be used in a vertical type nonvolatile memory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Sung-Min HWANG, Young-Ho LEE, Seong-Soon CHO, Woon-Kyung LEE
  • Publication number: 20140187029
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device, comprising: forming a plurality of memory cell strings; coupling an interconnection to at least two of the memory cell strings; and coupling a bitline to the interconnection. The interconnection includes a body extending along a first direction and a protrusion protruding from the body along a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: KWANG SOO SEOL, SEONG SOON CHO, BYUNGJOO GO, HONGSOO KIM