Patents by Inventor Young-Hoon SON

Young-Hoon SON 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: 20210405683
    Abstract: Disclosed is a clock converting circuit, which includes a first switch that is connected between a first input node for receiving a second input clock and a first node and operates in response to a first logic state of a first input clock, the second input clock delayed with respect to the first input clock as much as 90 degrees, a second switch that is connected between a second input node for receiving the first input clock and a second node and operates in response to a second logic state of the second input clock, and a third switch that is connected between the second node and a ground node and operates in response to a first logic state of the second input clock opposite to the second logic state of the second input clock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Junyoung PARK, YOUNG-HOON SON, HYUN-YOON CHO, YOUNGDON CHOI, JUNGHWAN CHOI
  • Patent number: 11169711
    Abstract: A memory module includes a memory device, a command/address buffering device, and a processing data buffer. The memory device includes a memory cell array, a first set of input/output terminals, each terminal configured to receive first command/address bits, and a second set of input/output terminals, each terminal configured to receive both data bits and second command/address bits. The command/address buffering device is configured to output the first command/address bits to the first set of input/output terminals. The processing data buffer is configured to output the data bits and second command/address bits to the second set of input/output terminals. The memory device is configured such that the first command/address bits, second command/address bits, and data bits are all used to access the memory cell array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., SNU R&D FOUNDATION, WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Seong-Il O, Nam Sung Kim, Young-Hoon Son, Chan-Kyung Kim, Ho-Young Song, Jung Ho Ahn, Sang-Joon Hwang
  • Publication number: 20210327476
    Abstract: A memory device includes a driver that drives a data line connected with an external device, an internal ZQ manager that generates an internal ZQ start signal, a selector that selects one of the internal ZQ start signal and a ZQ start command from the external device, based on a ZQ mode, a ZQ calibration engine that generates a ZQ code by performing ZQ calibration in response to a selection result of the selector, and a ZQ code register that loads the ZQ code onto the driver in response to a ZQ calibration command from the external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: DONGHUN LEE, Daesik MOON, Young-Soo SOHN, Young-Hoon SON, Ki-Seok OH, Changkyo LEE, Hyun-Yoon CHO, Kyung-Soo HA, Seokhun HYUN
  • Publication number: 20210233575
    Abstract: A method of controlling on-die termination (ODT) in a multi-rank system including a plurality of memory ranks is provided. The method includes: enabling ODT circuits of the plurality of memory ranks into an initial state when the multi-rank system is powered on; enabling the ODT circuits of a write target memory rank and non-target memory ranks among the plurality of memory ranks during a write operation; and disabling the ODT circuit of a read target memory rank among the plurality of memory ranks while enabling the ODT circuits of non-target memory ranks among the plurality of memory ranks during a read operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: YOUNG-HOON SON, SI-HONG KIM, CHANG-KYO LEE, JUNG-HWAN CHOI, KYUNG-SOO HA
  • Patent number: 11062744
    Abstract: A memory device includes a driver that drives a data line connected with an external device, an internal ZQ manager that generates an internal ZQ start signal, a selector that selects one of the internal ZQ start signal and a ZQ start command from the external device, based on a ZQ mode, a ZQ calibration engine that generates a ZQ code by performing ZQ calibration in response to a selection result of the selector, and a ZQ code register that loads the ZQ code onto the driver in response to a ZQ calibration command from the external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Donghun Lee, Daesik Moon, Young-Soo Sohn, Young-Hoon Son, Ki-Seok Oh, Changkyo Lee, Hyun-Yoon Cho, Kyung-Soo Ha, Seokhun Hyun
  • Patent number: 10936261
    Abstract: A printing method and a printing system are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: In Cheon Park, Gi Won Seo, Young Hoon Son, Jong Ha Yun, Byeong Jin Lee
  • Patent number: 10916279
    Abstract: A method of controlling on-die termination (ODT) in a multi-rank system including a plurality of memory ranks is provided. The method includes: enabling ODT circuits of the plurality of memory ranks into an initial state when the multi-rank system is powered on; enabling the ODT circuits of a write target memory rank and non-target memory ranks among the plurality of memory ranks during a write operation; and disabling the ODT circuit of a read target memory rank among the plurality of memory ranks while enabling the ODT circuits of non-target memory ranks among the plurality of memory ranks during a read operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-Hoon Son, Si-Hong Kim, Chang-Kyo Lee, Jung-Hwan Choi, Kyung-Soo Ha
  • Patent number: 10763242
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first layer of one or more first semiconductor chips each having a first surface at which one or more first pads are exposed, a second layer of one or more second semiconductor chips disposed over the first layer and each having a second surface at which one or more second pads are exposed, and a first redistribution layer between the first layer and the second layer and electrically connected to the one or more first pads. The first layer may include one or more first TPVs extending through a substrate (panel) of the first layer and electrically connected to the first redistribution layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-Hoon Son, Jung-Hwan Choi, Seok-Hun Hyun
  • Publication number: 20200243123
    Abstract: A method of controlling on-die termination (ODT) in a multi-rank system including a plurality of memory ranks is provided. The method includes: enabling ODT circuits of the plurality of memory ranks into an initial state when the multi-rank system is powered on; enabling the ODT circuits of a write target memory rank and non-target memory ranks among the plurality of memory ranks during a write operation; and disabling the ODT circuit of a read target memory rank among the plurality of memory ranks while enabling the ODT circuits of non-target memory ranks among the plurality of memory ranks during a read operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: YOUNG-HOON SON, SI-HONG KIM, CHANG-KYO LEE, JUNG-HWAN CHOI, KYUNG-SOO HA
  • Patent number: 10692554
    Abstract: A method of controlling on-die termination (ODT) in a multi-rank system including a plurality of memory ranks is provided. The method includes: enabling ODT circuits of the plurality of memory ranks into an initial state when the multi-rank system is powered on; enabling the ODT circuits of a write target memory rank and non-target memory ranks among the plurality of memory ranks during a write operation; and disabling the ODT circuit of a read target memory rank among the plurality of memory ranks while enabling the ODT circuits of non-target memory ranks among the plurality of memory ranks during a read operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-Hoon Son, Si-Hong Kim, Chang-Kyo Lee, Jung-Hwan Choi, Kyung-Soo Ha
  • Patent number: 10665558
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory includes a plurality of first pads arranged in a first direction, a plurality of second pads arranged parallel to the plurality of first pads and in the first direction, a plurality of third pads arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a plurality of fourth pads arranged in the second direction. The semiconductor memory further includes first interconnection wires extending from the plurality of first pads in the second direction, the first interconnection wires being connected to the plurality of third pads, and second interconnection wires extending from the plurality of second pads in an opposite direction to the second direction, the second interconnection wires being connected to the plurality of fourth pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sihong Kim, Young-Hoon Son, Taeyoung Oh, Kyung-Soo Ha
  • Publication number: 20200135247
    Abstract: A method of controlling on-die termination (ODT) in a multi-rank system including a plurality of memory ranks is provided. The method includes: enabling ODT circuits of the plurality of memory ranks into an initial state when the multi-rank system is powered on; enabling the ODT circuits of a write target memory rank and non-target memory ranks among the plurality of memory ranks during a write operation; and disabling the ODT circuit of a read target memory rank among the plurality of memory ranks while enabling the ODT circuits of non-target memory ranks among the plurality of memory ranks during a read operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: YOUNG-HOON SON, SI-HONG KIM, CHANG-KYO LEE, JUNG-HWAN CHOI, KYUNG-SOO HA
  • Publication number: 20200073606
    Abstract: A printing method and a printing system are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: In Cheon Park, Gi Won Seo, Young Hoon Son, Jong Ha Yun, Byeong Jin Lee
  • Patent number: 10566038
    Abstract: A method of controlling on-die termination (ODT) in a multi-rank system including a plurality of memory ranks is provided. The method includes: enabling ODT circuits of the plurality of memory ranks into an initial state when the multi-rank system is powered on; enabling the ODT circuits of a write target memory rank and non-target memory ranks among the plurality of memory ranks during a write operation; and disabling the ODT circuit of a read target memory rank among the plurality of memory ranks while enabling the ODT circuits of non-target memory ranks among the plurality of memory ranks during a read operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-Hoon Son, Si-Hong Kim, Chang-Kyo Lee, Jung-Hwan Choi, Kyung-Soo Ha
  • Patent number: 10566968
    Abstract: An output driver includes a pre-driver receiving a driver control code to generate a pull-up control signal or a pull-down control signal in response to data while a read operation is performed, an on-die termination controller receiving a first on-die termination control code to generate a first on-die termination control signal in response to an on-die termination enable signal while a write operation is performed, and a main driver including a pull-up n-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor (NMOS) driver generating high-level output data in response to the pull-up control signal while the read operation is performed, and terminating high-level input data with a first high voltage and terminating low-level input data with a first low voltage in response to the first on-die termination control signal while the write operation is performed, and a pull-down NMOS driver generating low-level output data in response to the pull-down control signal while the read operation is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young Hoon Son, Jung Hwan Choi, Seok Hun Hyun
  • Publication number: 20200044645
    Abstract: An output driver includes a pre-driver receiving a driver control code to generate a pull-up control signal or a pull-down control signal in response to data while a read operation is performed, an on-die termination controller receiving a first on-die termination control code to generate a first on-die termination control signal in response to an on-die termination enable signal while a write operation is performed, and a main driver including a pull-up n-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor (NMOS) driver generating high-level output data in response to the pull-up control signal while the read operation is performed, and terminating high-level input data with a first high voltage and terminating low-level input data with a first low voltage in response to the first on-die termination control signal while the write operation is performed, and a pull-down NMOS driver generating low-level output data in response to the pull-down control signal while the read operation is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: YOUNG HOON SON, JUNG HWAN CHOI, SEOK HUN HYUN
  • Publication number: 20190362763
    Abstract: A memory device includes a driver that drives a data line connected with an external device, an internal ZQ manager that generates an internal ZQ start signal, a selector that selects one of the internal ZQ start signal and a ZQ start command from the external device, based on a ZQ mode, a ZQ calibration engine that generates a ZQ code by performing ZQ calibration in response to a selection result of the selector, and a ZQ code register that loads the ZQ code onto the driver in response to a ZQ calibration command from the external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Donghun Lee, Daesik Moon, Young-Soo Sohn, Young-Hoon Son, Ki-Seok Oh, Changkyo Lee, Hyun-Yoon Cho, Kyung-Soo Ha, Seokhun Hyun
  • Publication number: 20190354292
    Abstract: A memory module includes a memory device, a command/address buffering device, and a processing data buffer. The memory device includes a memory cell array, a first set of input/output terminals, each terminal configured to receive first command/address bits, and a second set of input/output terminals, each terminal configured to receive both data bits and second command/address bits. The command/address buffering device is configured to output the first command/address bits to the first set of input/output terminals. The processing data buffer is configured to output the data bits and second command/address bits to the second set of input/output terminals. The memory device is configured such that the first command/address bits, second command/address bits, and data bits are all used to access the memory cell array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicants: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION, WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Seong-Il O, Nam Sung KIM, Young-Hoon SON, Chan-Kyung KIM, Ho-Young SONG, Jung Ho AHN, Sang-Joon HWANG
  • Patent number: 10424497
    Abstract: A wafer carrier including a case having an opening at one end, slots disposed in the case and receiving wafers, and a wireless communication circuitry disposed on an inner sidewall of the case and configured to detect humidity of a gas contained in the case may be provided. The wireless communication circuitry may be further configured to compare the detected humidity with a threshold humidity predetermined, and transmit a first warning signal to an external host via wireless communication when the detected humidity is greater than the threshold humidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bum-Soo Kim, Philwoong Jung, Yoonmi Lee, Hangryong Lim, Manyoung Shin, Young Hoon Son
  • Patent number: 10416896
    Abstract: A memory module includes a memory device, a command/address buffering device, and a processing data buffer. The memory device includes a memory cell array, a first set of input/output terminals, each terminal configured to receive first command/address bits, and a second set of input/output terminals, each terminal configured to receive both data bits and second command/address bits. The command/address buffering device is configured to output the first command/address bits to the first set of input/output terminals. The processing data buffer is configured to output the data bits and second command/address bits to the second set of input/output terminals. The memory device is configured such that the first command/address bits, second command/address bits, and data bits are all used to access the memory cell array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SNU R&DB Foundation, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Seong-Il O, Nam Sung Kim, Young-Hoon Son, Chan-Kyung Kim, Ho-Young Song, Jung Ho Ahn, Sang-Joon Hwang