Patents by Inventor Won-Hyung Song

Won-Hyung Song 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: 11917755
    Abstract: The carrier-foil-attached ultra-thin copper foil according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a carrier foil, a release layer, a first ultra-thin copper foil, a Cu—Al bonding strength improvement layer, an Al layer, and a second ultra-thin copper foil, wherein the release layer may comprise a first metal (A3) having peeling properties, and a second metal (B3) and third metal (C3) facilitating the plating of the first metal (A3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Lotte Energy Materials Corporation
    Inventors: Won Jin Beom, Sun Hyung Lee, Eun Sil Choi, Ki Deok Song, Hyung Cheol Kim
  • Patent number: 11848043
    Abstract: A memory device includes memory cells connected to a first word-line, wherein the memory cells include a data region in which data is stored and a counting value backup region in which the number of times the first word-line is activated is backed up, a counting table for storing a first row address corresponding to the first word-line and a first counting value as a counting result of the number of times the first word-line is activated, and a comparator configured to compare the first counting value with a first backed-up counting value stored in the counting value backup region; and when the first counting value is greater than the first backed-up counting value, back up the first counting value in the counting value backup region, or when the first backed-up counting value is greater than the first counting value, overwrite the first backed-up counting value into the counting table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung Min You, Ho-Youn Kim, Won-Hyung Song, Hi Jung Kim
  • Publication number: 20230229555
    Abstract: A method of correcting a memory error of a dynamic random-access memory module (DRAM) using a double data rate (DDR) interface, the method includes conducting a memory transaction including multiple bursts with a memory controller to send data from data chips of the DRAM to the memory controller, detecting one or more errors using an ECC chip of the DRAM, determining a number of the bursts having the errors using the ECC chip of the DRAM, determining whether the number of the bursts having the errors is greater than a threshold number, determining a type of the errors, and directing the memory controller based on the determined type of the errors, wherein the DRAM includes a single ECC chip per memory channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Dimin NIU, Mu-Tien CHANG, Hongzhong ZHENG, Hyun-Joong KIM, Won-hyung SONG, Jangseok CHOI
  • Patent number: 11625296
    Abstract: A method of correcting a memory error of a dynamic random-access memory module (DRAM) using a double data rate (DDR) interface, the method includes conducting a memory transaction including multiple bursts with a memory controller to send data from data chips of the DRAM to the memory controller, detecting one or more errors using an ECC chip of the DRAM, determining a number of the bursts having the errors using the ECC chip of the DRAM, determining whether the number of the bursts having the errors is greater than a threshold number, determining a type of the errors, and directing the memory controller based on the determined type of the errors, wherein the DRAM includes a single ECC chip per memory channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dimin Niu, Mu-Tien Chang, Hongzhong Zheng, Hyun-Joong Kim, Won-hyung Song, Jangseok Choi
  • Publication number: 20230066757
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for accessing memory cells arranged in rows and columns. The method includes activating a specific row of the rows of the memory cells, and flipping data bits stored in memory cells of the specific row in response to determining that concentrated activation occurs at the specific row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: WON-HYUNG SONG, JUNG MIN YOU, SEONG-JIN CHO
  • Publication number: 20230042955
    Abstract: A memory device includes memory cells connected to a first word-line, wherein the memory cells include a data region in which data is stored and a counting value backup region in which the number of times the first word-line is activated is backed up, a counting table for storing a first row address corresponding to the first word-line and a first counting value as a counting result of the number of times the first word-line is activated, and a comparator configured to compare the first counting value with a first backed-up counting value stored in the counting value backup region; and when the first counting value is greater than the first backed-up counting value, back up the first counting value in the counting value backup region, or when the first backed-up counting value is greater than the first counting value, overwrite the first backed-up counting value into the counting table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jung Min YOU, Ho-Youn KIM, Won-Hyung SONG, Hi Jung KIM
  • Publication number: 20210294697
    Abstract: A method of correcting a memory error of a dynamic random-access memory module (DRAM) using a double data rate (DDR) interface, the method includes conducting a memory transaction including multiple bursts with a memory controller to send data from data chips of the DRAM to the memory controller, detecting one or more errors using an ECC chip of the DRAM, determining a number of the bursts having the errors using the ECC chip of the DRAM, determining whether the number of the bursts having the errors is greater than a threshold number, determining a type of the errors, and directing the memory controller based on the determined type of the errors, wherein the DRAM includes a single ECC chip per memory channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: DIMIN NIU, Mu-Tien Chang, Hongzhong Zheng, Hyun-Joong Kim, Won-hyung Song, Jangseok Choi
  • Patent number: 11010242
    Abstract: A method of correcting a memory error of a dynamic random-access memory module (DRAM) using a double data rate (DDR) interface, the method includes conducting a memory transaction including multiple bursts with a memory controller to send data from data chips of the DRAM to the memory controller, detecting one or more errors using an ECC chip of the DRAM, determining a number of the bursts having the errors using the ECC chip of the DRAM, determining whether the number of the bursts having the errors is greater than a threshold number, determining a type of the errors, and directing the memory controller based on the determined type of the errors, wherein the DRAM includes a single ECC chip per memory channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dimin Niu, Mu-Tien Chang, Hongzhong Zheng, Hyun-Joong Kim, Won-hyung Song, Jangseok Choi
  • Patent number: 10997108
    Abstract: Provided are a memory package, an expansion memory module, and a multi-module memory system. A base memory module, to/from which an expansion memory module is capable of being attached/detached, includes a module board, a plurality of module terminals arranged on the module board to be connected to a slot, and a plurality of memory packages, each of which including a first surface to be attached to the module board and a second surface opposite to the first surface facing away from the module board, wherein each of the plurality of memory packages includes a plurality of package terminals exposed on the second surface of the memory package to be connected to the expansion memory module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Won-hyung Song
  • Patent number: 10977118
    Abstract: A method of correcting a memory error of a dynamic random-access memory module (DRAM) using a double data rate (DDR) interface, the method includes conducting a memory transaction including multiple bursts with a memory controller to send data from data chips of the DRAM to the memory controller, detecting one or more errors using an ECC chip of the DRAM, determining a number of the bursts having the errors using the ECC chip of the DRAM, determining whether the number of the bursts having the errors is greater than a threshold number, determining a type of the errors, and directing the memory controller based on the determined type of the errors, wherein the DRAM includes a single ECC chip per memory channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dimin Niu, Mu-Tien Chang, Hongzhong Zheng, Hyun-Joong Kim, Won-hyung Song, Jangseok Choi
  • Patent number: 10908993
    Abstract: A memory controller is disclosed. The memory controller may include read circuitry to request a value at an address stored in a plurality of data chips, parity circuitry to calculate a parity from original data received from the plurality of the data chips, pollution pattern analysis circuitry to compare the parity with a plurality of pollution patterns programmed into the plurality of the data chips to identify a data chip with an error, and error correction circuitry to correct the error in the original data received from the identified data chip with the error.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventors: Dimin Niu, Mu-Tien Chang, Hongzhong Zheng, Hyun-Joong Kim, Won-Hyung Song, Jangseok Choi
  • Patent number: 10872014
    Abstract: A memory controller is disclosed. The memory controller may include read circuitry to request a value at an address stored in a plurality of data chips, parity circuitry to calculate a parity from original data received from the plurality of the data chips, pollution pattern analysis circuitry to compare the parity with a plurality of pollution patterns programmed into the plurality of the data chips to identify a data chip with an error, and error correction circuitry to correct the error in the original data received from the identified data chip with the error.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Inventors: Dimin Niu, Mu-Tien Chang, Hongzhong Zheng, Hyun-Joong Kim, Won-Hyung Song, Jangseok Choi
  • Patent number: 10795764
    Abstract: A data chip that may pollute data is disclosed. The data chip may include a data array, read circuitry to read raw data from the data array, and a buffer to store the raw data. Using a pollution pattern stored in a mask register, a data pollution engine may pollute the raw data. Transmission circuitry may then transmit the polluted data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dimin Niu, Mu-Tien Chang, Hongzhong Zheng, Hyun-Joong Kim, Won-Hyung Song, Jangseok Choi
  • Publication number: 20200026681
    Abstract: Provided are a memory package, an expansion memory module, and a multi-module memory system. A base memory module, to/from which an expansion memory module is capable of being attached/detached, includes a module board, a plurality of module terminals arranged on the module board to be connected to a slot, and a plurality of memory packages, each of which including a first surface to be attached to the module board and a second surface opposite to the first surface facing away from the module board, wherein each of the plurality of memory packages includes a plurality of package terminals exposed on the second surface of the memory package to be connected to the expansion memory module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventor: Won-hyung Song
  • Patent number: 10504568
    Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor device and a semiconductor system. A semiconductor device includes a memory cell array; a standard cell region in which first type standard cells implemented to perform a first operation for accessing the memory cell array and second type standard cells performing the first operation and having performance characteristics different from performance characteristics of the first type standard cells are arranged; and a ROM including a program that performs place and route for the standard cells arranged in the standard cell region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-Hyun Kim, Won-Hyung Song
  • Patent number: 10417162
    Abstract: Provided are a memory package, an expansion memory module, and a multi-module memory system. A base memory module, to/from which an expansion memory module is capable of being attached/detached, includes a module board, a plurality of module terminals arranged on the module board to be connected to a slot, and a plurality of memory packages, each of which including a first surface to be attached to the module board and a second surface opposite to the first surface facing away from the module board, wherein each of the plurality of memory packages includes a plurality of package terminals exposed on the second surface of the memory package to be connected to the expansion memory module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Won-hyung Song
  • Publication number: 20190266049
    Abstract: A data chip that may pollute data is disclosed. The data chip may include a data array, read circuitry to read raw data from the data array, and a buffer to store the raw data. Using a pollution pattern stored in a mask register, a data pollution engine may pollute the raw data. Transmission circuitry may then transmit the polluted data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Dimin NIU, Mu-Tien CHANG, Hongzhong ZHENG, Hyun-Joong KIM, Won-Hyung SONG, Jangseok CHOI
  • Publication number: 20190266050
    Abstract: A data chip that may pollute data is disclosed. The data chip may include a data array, read circuitry to read raw data from the data array, and a buffer to store the raw data. Using a pollution pattern stored in a mask register, a data pollution engine may pollute the raw data. Transmission circuitry may then transmit the polluted data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Dimin NIU, Mu-Tien CHANG, Hongzhong ZHENG, Hyun-Joong KIM, Won-Hyung SONG, Jangseok CHOI
  • Patent number: 10394648
    Abstract: A data chip that may pollute data is disclosed. The data chip may include a data array, read circuitry to read raw data from the data array, and a buffer to store the raw data. Using a pollution pattern stored in a mask register, a data pollution engine may pollute the raw data. Transmission circuitry may then transmit the polluted data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dimin Niu, Mu-Tien Chang, Hongzhong Zheng, Hyun-Joong Kim, Won-Hyung Song, Jangseok Choi
  • Publication number: 20190179704
    Abstract: A method of correcting a memory error of a dynamic random-access memory module (DRAM) using a double data rate (DDR) interface, the method includes conducting a memory transaction including multiple bursts with a memory controller to send data from data chips of the DRAM to the memory controller, detecting one or more errors using an ECC chip of the DRAM, determining a number of the bursts having the errors using the ECC chip of the DRAM, determining whether the number of the bursts having the errors is greater than a threshold number, determining a type of the errors, and directing the memory controller based on the determined type of the errors, wherein the DRAM includes a single ECC chip per memory channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Dimin Niu, Mu-Tien Chang, Hongzhong Zheng, Hyun-Joong Kim, Won-hyung Song, Jangseok Choi