1. A nonvolatile memory device, comprising:
a memory cell array including a plurality of cell strings, wherein each of the cell strings comprises memory cells stacked in a direction perpendicular to a substrate; and
a peripheral circuit connected to the memory cell array through a plurality of conductive lines, wherein the peripheral circuit comprises a plurality of transistors,
wherein each of the transistors is formed on the substrate,
wherein each of the transistors includes first and second regions, wherein the first and second regions comprise a conductive material different from a material included in the substrate, and wherein a gate electrode is disposed between the first and second regions,
wherein in at least one of the transistors, the first region is connected to at least one of the conductive lines through a plurality of first contact plugs extending in the direction perpendicular to the substrate, and a plurality of second contact plugs extending in the direction perpendicular to the substrate,
wherein each of the second contact plugs is disposed on a respective first contact plug, and
wherein a contact area of each of the first contact plugs is different from a contact area of each of the second contact plugs.
2. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 1, wherein the contact area of each of the first and second contact plugs is an upper surface of each contact plug that is parallel with the substrate.
3. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 1, wherein a first end of each of the first contact plugs is connected to the at least one conductive line and a second end of each of the first contact plugs is connected to a first end of each of the second contact plugs, and
wherein a second end of each of the second contact plugs is connected to the first region.
4. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 3, wherein a length of each of the first contact plugs is shorter than a length of each of the second contact plugs, and wherein the length extends in the direction perpendicular to the substrate.
5. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 3, wherein the contact area of each of the plurality of first contact plugs is smaller than the contact area of each of the plurality of second contact plugs.
6. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 3, wherein the number of the first contact plugs is greater than the number of the second contact plugs, and
wherein the first end of the second contact plugs is connected to the second end of each of at least two of the first contact plugs.
7. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 2, wherein a first length of each of the first contact plugs is shorter than a second length of each of the second contact plugs, wherein the first and second lengths extend in the direction perpendicular to the substrate.
8. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 1, wherein the second region of the at least one transistor is connected to at least one of the conductive lines through a plurality of third contact plugs and a plurality of fourth contact plugs, wherein the fourth contact plugs extend in the direction perpendicular to the substrate, and wherein the fourth contact plugs are disposed on the third contact plugs.
9. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 8, wherein a second end of each of the fourth contact plugs is connected to the second region and a first end of each of the fourth contact plugs is connected to a second end of each of the third contact plugs, and
wherein a first end of each of the third contact plugs is connected to the at least one conductive line.
10. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 9, wherein the contact area of each of the plurality of second contact plugs is greater than a contact area of each of the plurality of fourth contact plugs.
11. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 9, wherein the number of the second contact plugs is less than the number of the fourth contact plugs.
12. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 1, wherein a metal layer is disposed on the memory cell array and the peripheral circuit, and
wherein the metal layer includes the plurality of conductive lines.
13. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 1, wherein a length of the peripheral circuit extending in the direction perpendicular to the substrate is shorter than a length of the memory cell array extending in the direction perpendicular to the substrate.
14. A nonvolatile memory device, comprising:
a memory cell array including a plurality of cell strings, wherein each of the cell strings comprises memory cells stacked in a direction perpendicular to a substrate; and
a peripheral circuit connected to the memory cell array through a plurality of conductive lines, wherein the peripheral circuit comprises a plurality of transistors,
wherein at least one of the transistors includes a source region and a drain region,
wherein the source region is connected to a first conductive line of the plurality of conductive lines through a plurality of source contact plugs extending in a direction perpendicular to the substrate, wherein the drain region is connected to a second conductive line of the plurality of conductive lines through a plurality of drain contact plugs extending in the direction perpendicular to the substrate,
wherein a contact area of each of the source contact plugs is different from a contact area of each of the drain contact plugs, and
wherein the contact area of each of the source and drain contact plugs is an area parallel with the substrate.
15. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 14, wherein each of the source contact plugs includes:
a lower source contact plug comprising a second end connected to the source region; and
an upper source contact plug comprising a second end connected to a first end of the lower source contact plug, wherein a first end of the upper source contact plug is connected to the first conductive line, and
wherein each of the drain contact plugs includes:
a lower drain contact plug comprising a second end connected to the drain region; and
an upper drain contact plug comprising a second end connected to a first end of the lower drain contact plug, wherein a first end of the upper drain contact plug is connected to the second conductive line.
16. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 15, wherein a contact area of the lower source contact plug of each source contact plug is larger than a contact area of the upper source contact plug of each source contact plug.
17. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 15, wherein a contact area of the lower drain contact plug of each drain contact plug is larger than a contact area of the upper drain contact plug of each drain contact plug.
18. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 14, wherein the number of the source contact plugs is greater than the number of the drain contact plugs.
19. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 14, wherein each of the source contact plugs includes:
a lower source contact plug having a second end connected to the source region;
an intermediate source contact plug having a second end connected to a first end of the lower source contact plug; and
an upper source contact plug having a second end connected to a first end of the intermediate source contact plug, wherein a first end of the upper source contact plug is connected to the first conductive line, and
wherein each of the drain contact plugs includes:
a lower drain contact plug having a second end connected to the drain region;
an intermediate drain contact plug having a second end connected to a first end of the lower drain contact plug; and
an upper drain contact plug having a second end connected to a first end of the intermediate drain contact plug, wherein a first end of the upper drain contact plug is connected to the second conductive line.
20. The nonvolatile memory device of claim 19, wherein a contact area of the lower source contact plug of each source contact plug is larger than a contact area of the intermediate source contact plug of each source contact plug and a contact area of the upper source contact plug of each source contact plug.
21-30. (canceled)
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. A dispensing system, comprising:
a base having one or more cavities therein;
a plurality of chutes configured to align within a subset of the cavities, wherein each of the chutes comprises an inlet that provides access to an open interior that facilitates storage of a plurality of items, and wherein the plurality of chutes are capable of dispensing the plurality of items in a \u201cfirst-in first out\u201d manner; and
an ice chest capable of cooling the plurality of chutes.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of chutes comprises a curved inner surface that facilitates dispensing the plurality of items in the \u201cfirst-in first out\u201d manner.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of chutes comprises a door capable of providing access to the plurality of items in the \u201cfirst-in first out\u201d manner.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein each of one or more of the chutes comprises a cap capable of covering the inlet.
5. The system of claim 1, wherein each of one or more of the chutes comprises one or more of a drip tray or a false bottom that enables fluids to escape the chute.
6. The system of claim 1, further comprising a sleeve mountable on the base and at least one side storage container, wherein the at least one side storage is attachable to the sleeve.
7. The system of claim 1, wherein the base comprises at least one of raised portions or dividers, wherein the raised portions or dividers facilitate alignment of the plurality of chutes within the base.
8. The system of claim 1, wherein the base comprises one or more of a drawer or a tray capable of storing at least one of fluids or items.
9. The system of claim 1, wherein the ice chest comprises a powered cooling device.
10. The system of claim 1, wherein the ice chest comprises at least one of a drain, a nipple, or a tap that facilitates drainage of the ice chest.
11. The system of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of candy trays capable of being aligned within the inlets of the plurality of chutes, wherein the plurality of candy trays are capable of storing a second plurality of items.
12. The system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of chutes is constructed at least in part from metal to facilitate cooling of the plurality of items.
13. The system of claim 1, further comprising a thermometer that indicates a temperature associated with one or more of the ice chest or at least one of the plurality of chutes.
14. A method of dispensing items, comprising:
placing a plurality of items into one or more chutes via an inlet of each chute;
storing the plurality of items in the plurality of chutes;
cooling the plurality of items stored in the plurality of chutes via an ice chest; and
dispensing the plurality of items in a \u201cfirst-in, first-out\u201d manner.
15. The method of claim 14, further comprising determining a temperature of at least one of the ice chest or the plurality of chutes.
16. The method of claim 14, further comprising storing a second plurality of items in one or more candy trays, wherein the one or more candy trays are aligned with inlets of the plurality of chutes.
17. The method of claim 14, wherein cooling the plurality of items comprises cooling the plurality of items via a powered cooling mechanism.
18. The method of claim 14, further comprising separating fluid from the plurality of items via one or more of drip trays or false bottoms.
19. A system for dispensing items, comprising:
a base comprising a plurality of cavities;
a plurality of chutes aligned in a subset of the cavities, wherein each of the chutes comprises an inlet that provides access to an open interior capable of storage of a plurality of items, a door that provides access to the plurality of items, at least one of a drip tray or false bottom for separation of juice from the plurality of items, and a curved inner surface that facilitates access to the plurality of items in a \u201cfirst-in, first-out\u201d manner;
and an ice chest arranged in an ice chest slot of the plurality of cavities, wherein the ice chest is arranged adjacent to the plurality of chutes and facilitates cooling of the plurality of items.
20. The system of claim 19, further comprising a thermometer that indicates a temperature associated with one or more of the ice chest or at least one of the plurality of chutes.