Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a CMOS well structure and a method for forming it. SOLUTION: A method for forming a CMOS well structure comprises a process of forming multiple first conductivity type wells over a substrate. The multiple first conductivity type wells are formed in respective openings in a first mask. A cap is formed over each of the first conductivity type wells, and the first mask is removed. Sidewall spacers are formed on the sidewalls of each of the first conductivity type wells. Multiple second conductivity type wells are formed in respective areas between the first conductivity type wells. Multiple shallow trench isolations are formed between the first conductivity type wells and the second conductivity type wells. The multiple first conductivity type wells are formed in a first selective epitaxial growth process, and the multiple second conductivity type wells are formed in a second selective epitaxial growth process. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
A data communication system (900) includes a transmitter unit (100) and a receiver unit (200). The transmitter unit (100) has a transmission characteristic that is adjustable in accordance with equalization information. The transmitter unit (100) is operable to transmit a predetermined signal and the receiver unit (200) is operable to receive the predetermined signal. The receiver unit (200) is further operable to generate the equalization information by examining the eye opening of the received signal, and transmit the equalization information to the transmitter unit (100).
Abstract:
A MEM switch is described having a free moving element (140) within in micro-cavity (40), and guided by at least one inductive element. The switch consists of an upper inductive coil (170); an optional lower inductive coil (190), each having a metallic core (180,200) preferably made of permalloy; a micro-cavity (40); and a free-moving switching element (140) also made of magnetic material. Switching is achieved by passing a current through the upper coil, inducing a magnetic field in the coil element. The magnetic field attracts the free-moving magnetic element upwards, shorting two open wires (M_I M_r) and thus, closing the switch. When the current flow stops or is reversed, the free-moving magnetic element drops back by gravity to the bottom of the micro-cavity and the wires open. When gravity cannot be used, a lower coil becomes necessary to pull the free-moving switching element back and holding it at its original position.
Abstract:
In a method for performing equalization of a communication system, a predetermined signal can be transmitted from a transmitter unit to a receiver unit in a downchannel direction on a transmission line, for example as a pair of differential signals which simultaneously transition in opposite directions on respective signal conductors of the transmission line. At the receiver unit, an eye opening of the signal received from the transmission line can be analyzed to determine equalization information. Equalization information can be transmitted from the receiver unit to the transmitter unit in an upchannel direction on the transmission line and be received at the transmitter unit. Using received equalization information, a transmission characteristic of the transmitter unit can be adjusted.
Abstract:
A transistor device and method of forming the same comprises a substrate; a first gate electrode over the substrate; a second gate electrode over the substrate; and a landing pad comprising a pair of flanged ends overlapping the second gate electrode, wherein the structure of the second gate electrode is discontinuous with the structure of the landing pad.
Abstract:
A transistor device and method of forming the same comprises a substrate; a first gate electrode over the substrate; a second gate electrode over the substrate; and a landing pad comprising a pair of flanged ends overlapping the second gate electrode, wherein the structure of the second gate electrode is discontinuous with the structure of the landing pad.