Patent ID: 8225049
Filing Date: 2012-07-17
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A data storage device, comprising: an interface; a buffer controller adjacent to and electrically connected to the interface; a memory controller adjacent to and electrically connected to the buffer controller; a non-volatile memory adjacent to and electrically connected to the memory controller; and a self-powered semiconductor device adjacent to and electrically connected to the buffer controller, the self-powered semiconductor device including a semiconductor chip and a rechargeable micro-battery attached to the semiconductor chip, wherein the rechargeable micro-battery comprises facing first and second current collectors, a first polarizing electrode in contact with the first current collector and facing the second current collector, a second polarizing electrode in contact with the second current collector and facing the first polarizing electrode, and an electrolyte layer formed between the first and second polarizing electrodes, and wherein the rechargeable micro-battery further comprises a plurality of sets of small-sized batteries.