Abstract:
Disclosed is a method and structure for an integrated circuit structure that includes a plurality of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) transistors (116) and a plurality of vertical bipolar transistors (118) positioned on a single substrate (110). The vertical bipolar transistors (118) are taller devices than the CMOS transistors (116). In this structure, a passivating layer (112) is positioned above the substrate (110), and between the vertical bipolar transistors (118) and the CMOS transistors (116). A wiring layer (120) is above the passivating layer (112). The vertical bipolar transistors (118) are in direct contact with the wiring layer (120) and the CMOS transistors (116) are connected to the wiring layer (114) by contacts extending through the passivating layer (112).
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and a circuit system for assessing reliability of an integrated circuit having many field-effect-transistors. SOLUTION: This invention provides the method. The method includes: operating a plurality of field-effect-transistors (FETs) under a first operation condition; reversing an operation direction for at least one of the plurality of FETs for a brief period of time; measuring a second operation condition of the one of the plurality of FETs during the brief period of time; computing a difference between the second operation condition and a reference operation condition; and providing a reliability indicator based upon the difference between the second and the reference operation conditions, wherein the plurality of FETs are employed in a single integrated circuit (IC). COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an MIM capacitor device and a method for manufacturing it. SOLUTION: This device includes: an upper plate which comprises one or more conductive layers and has an upper surface, a lower surface and a side wall; a spreader plate which comprises one or more conductive layers and has an upper surface, a lower surface and a side wall; and a dielectric block which comprises one or more dielectric layers and has an upper surface, a lower surface and a side wall. The upper surface of the dielectric block is physically in contact with the lower surface of the upper plate. The lower surface of the dielectric block is above the upper surface of the spreader plate. The side wall of the upper plate and the dielectric block is essentially coplanar. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an inductor being formed on an integrated circuit chip. SOLUTION: The on-chip inductor comprises one or a plurality of inner layers (12) existing between two or more outer layers (14), an inductor metal wiring turn (16) included in the one or a plurality of inner layers (12), and a magnetic member for forming the two or more outer layers (14) and the one or a plurality of inner layers (12). In one embodiment, the magnetic member is photoresist paste containing magnetic particles. In another embodiment, the magnetic member is a series of magnetic metal strips (32 and 36) arranged, respectively, on the first and second parts (30 and 34) of the two or more outer layers (14) and on the one or a plurality of inner layers (12), respectively. The series of magnetic metal strips on the first and second parts (30 and 34) form a lattice pattern. Other mode includes deposition of a compound controlled adjustably and a control winding having an adjustable current. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
A method of forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a lower wiring layer on a substrate. The method further includes forming a plurality of discrete wires (14) from the lower wiring layer. The method further includes forming an electrode beam (38) over the plurality of discrete wires. The at least one of the forming of the electrode beam and the plurality of discrete wires are formed with a layout which minimizes hillocks and triple points in subsequent silicon deposition (50).
Abstract:
A method and structure for a MIM capacitor, the structure including: an electronic device, comprising: an interievel dielectric layer formed on a semiconductor substrate; a copper bottom electrode formed in the interievel dielectric layer, atop surface of the bottom electrode co-planer with a top surface of the interievel dielectric layer; a conductive diffusion barrier in direct contact with the top surface of the bottom electrode; a MIM dielectric in direct contact with a top surface of the conductive diffusion barrier; and a top electrode in direct contact with a top surface of the MIM dielectric. The conductive diffusion barrier may be recessed into the copper bottom electrode or an additional recessed conductive diffusion barrier provided. Compatible resistor and alignment mark structures are also disclosed.
Abstract:
An interdigitated structure may include at least one first metal line, at least one second metal line parallel to the at least one first metal line and separated from the at least one first metal line, and a third metal line contacting ends of the at least one first metal line and separated from the at least one second metal line. The at least one first metal line does not vertically contact any metal via and at least one second metal line may vertically contact at least one metal via. Multiple layers of interdigitated structure may be vertically stacked. Alternately, an interdigitated structure may include a plurality of first metal lines and a plurality of second metal lines, each metal line not vertically contacting any metal via. Multiple instances of interdigitated structure may be laterally replicated and adjoined, with or without rotation, and/or vertically stacked to form a capacitor.