公开(公告)号：US06809617B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-26

申请号：US10322157

申请日：2002-12-17

Applicant: Qing Ma ,  Joseph Hayden, III ,  Tsung-Kuan Allen Chou ,  Quan Tran

Inventor： Qing Ma ,  Joseph Hayden, III ,  Tsung-Kuan Allen Chou ,  Quan Tran

IPC: H01P308

CPC classification number: H01P11/003 ,  H01P3/003 ,  H05K1/0219 ,  H05K1/0237 ,  H05K3/243 ,  H05K2201/09236 ,  H05K2201/09736 ,  H05K2201/098

Abstract: Coplanar waveguides have a center signal line and a pair of ground lines on either side formed of a sputtered material such as gold (Au). Such waveguides are subject to what is known as the edge effect at high frequency operation causing currents to concentrate and flow along adjacent edges of the lines. Providing a thicker plated layer only on adjacent edges of the lines provide substantial performance improvements over sputtered lines alone while saving significant amount of Au, thus reducing costs.

Abstract translation: 共平面波导具有中心信号线和由诸如金（Au）的溅射材料形成的任一侧上的一对接地线。 这种波导在高频操作下受到所谓的边缘效应的影响，导致电流集中并沿着线的相邻边缘流动。 仅在线路的相邻边缘上提供较厚的镀层仅提供了超过溅射线的显着性能改善，同时节省了大量的Au，从而降低了成本。

公开(公告)号：US06794223B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-21

申请号：US10602137

申请日：2003-06-23

Applicant: Qing Ma ,  Jim Maveety ,  Quan Tran

Inventor： Qing Ma ,  Jim Maveety ,  Quan Tran

IPC: H01L2144

CPC classification number: H01L23/36 ,  H01L23/3677 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32245 ,  H01L2224/73253 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/15151 ,  H01L2924/16151 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/0401

Abstract: A microelectronic die is aligned with a package substrate and attached to it using solder balls. A specially shaped heat spreader, preferably with a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) similar to that of silicon, is attached to the back side of the die using a heat-conducting adhesive. An epoxy-based material is flowed into the gap between the die, the substrate, and the heat spreader via a through-hole in either the substrate or the heat spreader using a dispense process or a transfer molding process. By positioning the heat spreader to abut the die corners and/or edges, the stresses on the die are substantially reduced or eliminated.

公开(公告)号：US06617682B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09675112

申请日：2000-09-28

Applicant: Qing Ma ,  Jim Maveety ,  Quan Tran

Inventor： Qing Ma ,  Jim Maveety ,  Quan Tran

IPC: H01L2334

CPC classification number: H01L23/36 ,  H01L23/3677 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32245 ,  H01L2224/73253 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/15151 ,  H01L2924/16151 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/0401

Abstract: A microelectronic die is aligned with a package substrate and attached to it using solder balls. A specially shaped heat spreader, preferably with a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) similar to that of silicon, is attached to the back side of the die using a heat-conducting adhesive. An epoxy-based material is flowed into the gap between the die, the substrate, and the heat spreader via a through-hole in either the substrate or the heat spreader using a dispense process or a transfer molding process. By positioning the heat spreader to abut the die corners and/or edges, the stresses on the die are substantially reduced or eliminated.

Abstract translation: 微电子管芯与封装衬底对准，并使用焊球与其连接。 使用导热粘合剂将特别形状的散热器，优选具有类似于硅的热膨胀系数（CTE）附着到模具的背面。 使用分配工艺或传递模塑工艺，环氧基材料通过衬底或散热器中的通孔流入模具，衬底和散热器之间的间隙中。 通过定位散热器以抵靠模具的拐角和/或边缘，模具上的应力被显着地减少或消除。

公开(公告)号：US06602112B2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-05

申请号：US09764817

申请日：2001-01-18

Applicant: Tony Quan Tran ,  Vikas Sachan ,  David Gettman ,  Terence M. Thomas ,  Craig D. Lack ,  Peter A. Burke

Inventor： Tony Quan Tran ,  Vikas Sachan ,  David Gettman ,  Terence M. Thomas ,  Craig D. Lack ,  Peter A. Burke

IPC: B24B100

CPC classification number: B24B37/013 ,  B24B31/16 ,  B24B37/042 ,  B24B49/04 ,  B24B49/12

Abstract: A method for polishing a surface of metal on a semiconductor substrate by using a polishing pad and hydrogen peroxide, and removing particles of metal from the semiconductor substrate by polishing, and dissolving the particles in the quantity of hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract translation: 一种通过使用抛光垫和过氧化氢在半导体衬底上抛光金属表面的方法，并且通过抛光从半导体衬底去除金属颗粒，并将该颗粒溶解在过氧化氢中。

公开(公告)号：US06600722B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-29

申请号：US09416264

申请日：1999-10-12

Applicant: Nhut Quan Tran ,  Cao Thanh Phan

Inventor： Nhut Quan Tran ,  Cao Thanh Phan

IPC: H04J1500

CPC classification number: H04Q3/66 ,  H04L45/12 ,  H04L45/123 ,  H04Q2213/13056 ,  H04Q2213/13141 ,  H04Q2213/13148 ,  H04Q2213/13332 ,  H04Q2213/13342 ,  H04Q2213/1338 ,  H04Q2213/13384

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of routing a call in a network having a plurality of nodes interconnected by trunks, the method including calculating the costs of different routes for taking the call, and selecting a route as a function of cost. According to the invention, the cost of a route is a function of the bandwidth available on the trunks making up the route, of the resources available on said trunks, and of the bandwidth required for the call. The cost of a trunk can be represented in the form of a vector whose first component is a decreasing function of the available bandwidth, and whose second component is a decreasing function of available resources. The invention makes it possible, when routing a call, to take account of quality of service in terms of bandwidth. If the second component is a function that has a value that is constant above some quantity of available resources, then the invention makes it possible to limit the number of routing calculations performed, and to avoid making new routing calculations so long as the topology of the network remains unchanged.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种在网络中路由呼叫的方法，该网络具有通过中继线互连的多个节点，该方法包括计算用于接入呼叫的不同路由的成本，以及选择作为成本的函数的路由。 根据本发明，路由的成本是组成路由的中继线，可用于所述中继线上的资源以及呼叫所需的带宽的可用带宽的函数。 中继线的成本可以以向量的形式表示，该向量的第一个分量是可用带宽的递减函数，其第二个分量是可用资源的递减函数。 本发明使得在路由呼叫时可以考虑带宽方面的服务质量。 如果第二个组件是具有一定数量的可用资源的值的函数，那么本发明可以限制所执行的路由计算的数量，并且避免进行新的路由计算，只要该 网络保持不变。

公开(公告)号：US06509622B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-21

申请号：US09644639

申请日：2000-08-23

Applicant: Qing Ma ,  Jin Lee ,  Quan Tran ,  Harry Fujimoto

Inventor： Qing Ma ,  Jin Lee ,  Quan Tran ,  Harry Fujimoto

IPC: H01L27095

CPC classification number: H01L23/585 ,  H01L21/76838 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An integrated circuit including a die having a circuit area and a plurality of guard rings. The circuit area includes active devices, passive devices, and interconnects connected to form an integrated circuit. The plurality of guard rings includes a plurality of stacked guard rings having substantially equal widths and encircling the circuit area. Alternatively, the plurality of guard rings includes metallization level guard rings interleaved with one or more via level guard rings. Each of the one or more via level guard rings includes one or more guard rings encircling the circuit area. Alternatively, the plurality of guard rings includes a plurality of concentric guard rings encircling the circuit area. Each of the plurality of guard rings is fabricated from a metal, such as aluminum, copper, or silver, or an alloy of aluminum, copper, or silver.

Abstract translation: 一种集成电路，包括具有电路区域和多个保护环的管芯。 电路区域包括有源器件，无源器件和互连，形成集成电路。 多个保护环包括多个具有基本上相等的宽度并且围绕电路区域的堆叠保护环。 或者，多个保护环包括与一个或多个通孔级保护环交错的金属化水平保护环。 一个或多个通孔级保护环中的每一个包括环绕电路区域的一个或多个保护环。 或者，多个保护环包括环绕电路区域的多个同心保护环。 多个保护环中的每一个由诸如铝，铜或银的金属或铝，铜或银的合金制成。

公开(公告)号：US20060065942A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US10955153

申请日：2004-09-30

Applicant: Tsung-Kuan Chou ,  Quan Tran

Inventor： Tsung-Kuan Chou ,  Quan Tran

IPC: H01L29/84

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2059/0018

Abstract: According to one embodiment a microelectromechanical (MEMS) switch is disclosed. The MEMS switch includes a top movable electrode, and an actutaion electrode with an undoped polysilicon stopper region to contact the top movable electrode when an actuation current is applied. The undoped polysilicon stopper region prevents actuation charging that accumulates over time in a unipolar actuation condition.

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例，公开了一种微机电（MEMS）开关。 MEMS开关包括顶部可动电极和具有未掺杂多晶硅停留区域的活性电极，以在施加致动电流时接触顶部可动电极。 未掺杂的多晶硅停止区域防止在单极致动条件下随时间累积的致动充电。

公开(公告)号：US06967548B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US10912413

申请日：2004-08-04

Applicant: Qing Ma ,  Valluri Rao ,  John Heck ,  Li-Peng Wang ,  Dong Shim ,  Quan Tran

Inventor： Qing Ma ,  Valluri Rao ,  John Heck ,  Li-Peng Wang ,  Dong Shim ,  Quan Tran

IPC: H01H59/00 ,  H01P1/10

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2001/0078 ,  H01H2059/0036

Abstract: This application discloses a microelectromechanical (MEMS) switch apparatus comprising an anchor attached to a substrate and an electrically conductive beam attached to the anchor and in electrical contact therewith. The beam comprises a tapered portion having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being attached to the anchor, an actuation portion attached to the distal end of the tapered portion, a tip attached to the actuation portion, the tip having a contact dimple thereon. The switch apparatus also includes an actuation electrode attached to the substrate and positioned between the actuation portion and the substrate. Additional embodiments are also described and claimed.

公开(公告)号：US20050076013A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：US10674422

申请日：2003-10-01

Applicant: David Hilbert ,  Quan Tran ,  Jonathan Trevor ,  Daniel-Alexander Billsus ,  James Vaughan

Inventor： David Hilbert ,  Quan Tran ,  Jonathan Trevor ,  Daniel-Alexander Billsus ,  James Vaughan

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10

Abstract: Context-based contact information retrieval systems and methods that automatically extract contact information from a user's context, allow a user to capture, reuse and share personal and organizational contacts in the form of a business card or an audio/video recording, as desired. In various embodiments, contacts are retrieved based on the user's context and are presented in a manner that does not disrupt the user's current task. In various embodiments, the user accesses the details of the contacts with a single interaction. In various embodiments, the systems and methods monitor the user's current context and check for matches. The systems and methods then assign a score to each match and unobtrusively present at least some of the matches to the user based on the assigned score.

Abstract translation: 基于上下文的联系人信息检索系统和方法，其从用户的上下文自动地提取联系人信息，允许用户根据需要以名片或音频/视频记录的形式捕获，重用和共享个人和组织联系人。 在各种实施例中，基于用户的上下文检索联系人，并且以不破坏用户当前任务的方式呈现联系人。 在各种实施例中，用户以单个交互访问联系人的细节。 在各种实施例中，系统和方法监视用户的当前上下文并检查匹配。 然后，系统和方法将分数分配给每个匹配，并且基于所分配的得分将不匹配的至少一些匹配呈现给用户。

公开(公告)号：US06686820B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US10194096

申请日：2002-07-11

Applicant: Qing Ma ,  Valluri Rao ,  John Heck ,  Li-Peng Wang ,  Dong Shim ,  Quan Tran

Inventor： Qing Ma ,  Valluri Rao ,  John Heck ,  Li-Peng Wang ,  Dong Shim ,  Quan Tran

IPC: H01P110

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2001/0078 ,  H01H2059/0036

Abstract: This application discloses a microelectromechanical (MEMS) switch apparatus comprising an anchor attached to a substrate and an electrically conductive beam attached to the anchor and in electrical contact therewith. The beam comprises a tapered portion having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being attached to the anchor, an actuation portion attached to the distal end of the tapered portion, a tip attached to the actuation portion, the tip having a contact dimple thereon. The switch apparatus also includes an actuation electrode attached to the substrate and positioned between the actuation portion and the substrate. Additional embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 本申请公开了一种微机电（MEMS）开关设备，其包括附接到基板的锚固件和附接到锚固件并与其接触的导电梁。 所述梁包括具有近端和远端的锥形部分，所述近端附接到所述锚固件，附接到所述锥形部分的远端的致动部分，附接到所述致动部分的尖端，所述尖端具有触点 在其上的凹坑。 开关装置还包括附接到基板并位于致动部分和基板之间的致动电极。 还描述和要求保护附加实施例。