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DIFF Subclass Not Allocatable
G11C

STATIC STORES (semiconductor memory devices H10B)

Introduced: September 1968

Description

G11C covers non-volatile and volatile memory devices that retain stored information without requiring mechanical movement or constant refresh cycles. This includes semiconductor memories such as read-only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), electrically erasable PROM (EEPROM), flash memory, and static random-access memory (SRAM), as well as related storage architectures and access methods. The classification encompasses memory cell designs, addressing schemes, control circuits, and peripheral circuits integral to static memory operation. Adjacent dynamic memory technologies requiring periodic refresh, magnetic storage media, and optical storage systems are classified separately in related G11 subclasses.

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: STATIC STORES

CPC: STATIC STORES (semiconductor memory devices H10B)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

STATIC STORES

CPC:

STATIC STORES (semiconductor memory devices H10B)

Additional Content IPC

Semiconductor memory devices

Of 21 combined children, 16 exist in both systems.

5 codes are CPC-only extensions.

Note: 5 CPC extensions are marked as secondary classification only.

8 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • G11C 23/00 Digital stores characterised by movement of mechanical parts to effect storage, e.g. using balls; Storage elements therefor IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • G11C 25/00 Digital stores characterised by the use of flowing media; Storage elements therefor IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class G11,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. MICRON TECHNOLOGY US 10,574
  2. SK HYNIX KR 9,138
  3. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 9,004
  4. TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY TW 3,739
  5. IBM (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION) US 3,443
  6. INTEL CORPORATION US 2,952
  7. SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES US 2,905
  8. WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES US 2,630
  9. TOSHIBA CORPORATION JP 2,593
  10. SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY US 2,472

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class G11,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. MICRON TECHNOLOGY US 12,397
  2. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 12,238
  3. SK HYNIX KR 11,371
  4. TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY TW 4,601
  5. INTEL CORPORATION US 3,874
  6. IBM (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION) US 3,866
  7. SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES US 3,151
  8. SK HYNIX 3,143
  9. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY 3,073
  10. WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES US 2,961