Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell array, a mode setting circuit, a parity data generation unit, and a data error detection and correction unit. The memory cell array has a plurality of first memory banks for storing normal data, and a predetermined number of second memory banks less than the number of the first memory banks for storing parity data according to control of a first flag signal. The mode setting circuit sets the first flag signal and a second flag signal controlling based on whether a separate memory bank is used to store the parity data in the second memory banks. The parity data generation unit receives normal write data during a write operation, generates parity data with respect to the normal write data in response to the second flag signal, and outputs the normal data and the parity data.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell array, a mode setting circuit, a parity data generation unit, and a data error detection and correction unit. The memory cell array has a plurality of first memory banks for storing normal data, and a predetermined number of second memory banks less than the number of the first memory banks for storing parity data according to control of a first flag signal. The mode setting circuit sets the first flag signal and a second flag signal controlling based on whether a separate memory bank is used to store the parity data in the second memory banks. The parity data generation unit receives normal write data during a write operation, generates parity data with respect to the normal write data in response to the second flag signal, and outputs the normal data and the parity data.

Abstract: A phase-change random access memory (PRAM) device includes a PRAM cell array including a first sector and a second sector, a first global bit line coupled to a first local bit line of the first sector and a first local bit line of the second sector, and a first plurality of global bit line discharge units coupled to the first global bit line, the first plurality of global bit line discharge units configured to discharge the first global bit line in response to a first global discharge signal.

Abstract: A power supplying circuit (PSC) and a phase-change random access memory (PRAM) including the PSC. According to an aspect of the invention, the PSC includes: a first voltage generator configured to output a first voltage to a first terminal; and a second voltage generator configured to output a second voltage to a second terminal, the second voltage generator including: a voltage pump unit configured to output the second voltage based on a clock signal and a pump control signal; a pump output detector coupled to the voltage pump unit, the pump output detector configured to output a pump output detection signal; and a discharging unit coupled to the voltage pump unit, the discharging unit configured to discharge a level of the second voltage to a predetermined level in response to a discharge signal. Embodiments of the invention may prevent write and/or read malfunctions that can occur due to changes in the level of a voltage supplied to PRAM cell blocks.

Abstract: A non-volatile semiconductor memory device may include a memory cell array that may include a plurality of memory transistors; a input circuit that may control a voltage level of an internal reference voltage and a delay time of an internal clock signal in response to an MRS trim code or an electric fuse trim code, and that may generate a first buffered input signal; a column gate that may gate the first buffered input signal in response to a decoded column address signal; and a sense amplifier that may amplify an output signal of the memory cell array to output to the column gate, and that may receive an output signal of the column gate to output to the memory cell array. The non-volatile semiconductor memory device may properly buffer an input signal of a small swing range.

Abstract: A method and system for determining a location of a mobile communication device for an improvement of a positioning through a self-learning processing algorithm. In the method and system for determining a location of a mobile communication device, a self-learning processing unit batch processes GPS-based positioning results accumulated in a first self-learning database, and generates a sector direction value. Also, the self-learning processing unit generates optimized environment parameters, which is necessary for wireless network-based positioning, and basic data for a pattern matching, and updates the optimized environment parameters and basic data in a second self-learning database. Accordingly, the system for determining a location of a mobile communication device performs a positioning through a pattern matching method by using results accumulated in the second self-learning database.

Abstract: A variable resistance memory device includes a memory cell array having a plurality of memory cells, a write driver which supplies a step-down set current to the memory cells, where the step-down set current includes a plurality of successive steps of decreasing current magnitude, and a set program control circuit which controls a duration of the step-down set current supplied by the write driver. The set program control circuit controls the duration of the step-down set current in accordance with at least one of data contained in an mode register set (MRS) and a conductive state of a fuse element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transparent thermoplastic resin composition which characteristically contains A) 20-80 weight % of graft copolymer composed of a) conjugated diene rubber latex; b) intermediate layer prepared by copolymerization of acrylic acid alkylester derivative and aromatic vinyl derivative with the above a); and c) graft layer prepared by copolymerization of methacrylic acid alkylester derivative or acrylic acid alkylester derivative, a romatic vinyl derivative and vinyl cyan derivative with the above b) and B) 20-80 weight % of MSAN copolymer prepared by copolymerization of methacrylic acid alkylester derivative or acrylic acid alkylester derivative, aromatic vinyl derivative and vinyl cyan derivative.

Abstract: A memory card and a memory storage device using the memory card may be provided. The memory card may include a host connector, a memory controller connected to the host connector and enabled or disabled in response to a capacity expansion signal, a non-volatile memory connected to the memory controller, a memory connector configured to connect to the memory controller and the non-volatile memory, and a capacity expansion switch configured to generate the capacity expansion signal. Accordingly, when the memory cards are connected to increase storage capacity, only a memory controller of one memory card may operate, thereby reducing power consumption.

Abstract: The memory card includes a memory controller covered by a main body, a first non-volatile memory, a memory interface configured to transfer a signal between the memory controller and the first non-volatile memory, and a cover coupled to the main body and removeably covering the first memory and the memory interface. Here, the memory interface includes a connection detector configured to generate a connection detector signal when sensing that a package including a second non-volatile memory is added.

Abstract: A non volatile memory device and a memory system having the same are disclosed. The non volatile memory device may include a memory cell array having a plurality of non volatile memory cells, a DRAM interface for exchanging data, a command and an address with an external device, a controller for selecting one of the memory cells in response to the address and performing a control operation for one of outputting data of the selected memory cell to the external device in response to the command and storing data received from the external device, and a DRAM buffer memory. The DRAM buffer memory has dynamic memory cells, and each of the dynamic memory cells has one transistor with a floating body.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a power supplying circuit (PSC) and a phase-change random access memory (PRAM) including the PSC. According to an aspect of the invention, the PSC includes: a first voltage generator configured to output a first voltage to a first terminal; and a second voltage generator configured to output a second voltage to a second terminal, the second voltage generator including: a voltage pump unit configured to output the second voltage based on a clock signal and a pump control signal; a pump output detector coupled to the voltage pump unit, the pump output detector configured to output a pump output detection signal; and a discharging unit coupled to the voltage pump unit, the discharging unit configured to discharge a level of the second voltage to a predetermined level in response to a discharge signal. Embodiments of the invention may prevent write and/or read malfunctions that can occur due to changes in the level of a voltage supplied to PRAM cell blocks.

Abstract: A phase-change random access memory (PRAM) device includes a PRAM cell array including a first sector and a second sector, a first global bit line coupled to a first local bit line of the first sector and a first local bit line of the second sector, and a first plurality of global bit line discharge units coupled to the first global bit line, the first plurality of global bit line discharge units configured to discharge the first global bit line in response to a first global discharge signal.

Abstract: Provided is a method and system for determining a position of a mobile communication device in a mobile communication network, the method including the steps of: receiving a plurality of pieces of base station signal information, the base station signal information including base station identification information, the base stations transmitting the base station signal information to the mobile communication device; determining a base station corresponding to each of the plurality of pieces of base station signal information based on the base station identification information; generating vector information associated with the plurality of the base stations based on geographic information corresponding to the determined base station; and generating location information of the device according to the generated vector information, wherein the step of generating the vector information comprises the steps of: determining a predetermined vector proceeding order associated with the plurality of the base stations ac

Abstract: A non-volatile semiconductor memory device may include a memory cell array that may include a plurality of memory transistors; a input circuit that may control a voltage level of an internal reference voltage and a delay time of an internal clock signal in response to an MRS trim code or an electric fuse trim code, and that may generate a first buffered input signal; a column gate that may gate the first buffered input signal in response to a decoded column address signal; and a sense amplifier that may amplify an output signal of the memory cell array to output to the column gate, and that may receive an output signal of the column gate to output to the memory cell array. The non-volatile semiconductor memory device may properly buffer an input signal of a small swing range.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell array, a mode setting circuit, a parity data generation unit, and a data error detection and correction unit. The memory cell array has a plurality of first memory banks for storing normal data, and a predetermined number of second memory banks less than the number of the first memory banks for storing parity data according to control of a first flag signal. The mode setting circuit sets the first flag signal and a second flag signal controlling based on whether a separate memory bank is used to store the parity data in the second memory banks. The parity data generation unit receives normal write data during a write operation, generates parity data with respect to the normal write data in response to the second flag signal, and outputs the normal data and the parity data.

Abstract: A non volatile memory device and a memory system having the same are disclosed. The non volatile memory device may include a memory cell array having a plurality of non volatile memory cells, a DRAM interface for exchanging data, a command and an address with an external device, a controller for selecting one of the memory cells in response to the address and performing a control operation for one of outputting data of the selected memory cell to the external device in response to the command and storing data received from the external device, and a DRAM buffer memory. The DRAM buffer memory has dynamic memory cells, and each of the dynamic memory cells has one transistor with a floating body.

Abstract: A variable resistance memory device includes a memory cell array having a plurality of memory cells, a write driver which supplies a step-down set current to the memory cells, where the step-down set current includes a plurality of successive steps of decreasing current magnitude, and a set program control circuit which controls a duration of the step-down set current supplied by the write driver.

Abstract: A phase change memory device includes a memory cell having a phase change material, a write driver which supplies a step-down set current to the memory cell, where the step-down set current includes a plurality of successive steps of decreasing current magnitude, and a set program control circuit which controls a duration of the step-down set current supplied by the write driver.

Abstract: A phase change memory device includes a memory cell having a phase change material, a write driver which supplies a step-down set current to the memory cell, where the step-down set current includes a plurality of successive steps of decreasing current magnitude, and a set program control circuit which controls a duration of the step-down set current supplied by the write driver.