This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Samsung Electronics Ltd.. Active years: 2026.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Sam Ki Kim - Innovator in Semiconductor Memory Technology
Introduction
Sam Ki Kim is an inventor based in Suwon-si, South Korea. He is known for his work in the field of semiconductor memory devices. Although he currently holds no granted patents, his innovative ideas are reflected in his latest patent applications.
Latest Patent Applications
1. **SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME** - This application describes a semiconductor memory device that includes a substrate, a mold structure with gate electrodes and mold insulating layers arranged in a stair shape, channel structures on the substrate that intersect with the gate electrodes, and cell contacts connected to the gate electrodes. It also features a first interlayer insulating layer covering the channel structures and cell contacts, along with first and second metal patterns connected to the channel structures and cell contacts, respectively. A first blocking layer and dummy vias are also included in the design.
2. **SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE** - This application outlines a semiconductor memory device comprising a substrate with a cell array area and an extension area. It includes a mold structure with multiple gate electrodes stacked in a stair shape and a series of mold insulating films. The device features channel structures on the cell array area that intersect with the gate electrodes, as well as cell contacts connected to the gate electrodes on the extension area. A first interlayer insulating film covers the channel structures and cell contacts.
Conclusion
Sam Ki Kim is an emerging inventor in the semiconductor memory technology sector. His latest patent applications demonstrate his commitment to innovation in this field.