Abstract:
An internal RAS generating circuit generates an internal signal instructing activation of a word line, based on a control command received from the outside. The internal RAS generating circuit activates the internal signal at least during a period in which an internal RAS guarantee signal received from an internal RAS guarantee signal generating circuit is asserted, regardless of the control command instructing inactivation of the word line. In a normal operation mode, the internal RAS guarantee signal generating circuit activates the internal RAS guarantee signal until a prescribed period guaranteeing a restoring operation elapses, while in the test mode, it inactivates the internal RAS guarantee signal.
Abstract:
An on-screen display unit includes OSD (on-screen display) RAMs each for storing data on one of OSD blocks to be subjected to OSD; a memory bus for transferring data to be stored to the OSD RAMs from a CPU; and an OSD local bus for transferring the data stored in the OSD RAMs to make the OSD. The OSD RAMs are supplied with the data to be stored through the control of switches alternately, and transfer the stored data to the OSD local bus 12 alternately. The on-screen display unit can cope with a high frequency OSD clock signal, and carry out the OSD normally.
Abstract:
The back side of a strip substrate with plural semiconductor chips mounted thereon is vacuum-chucked to a lower mold half of a mold, and in this state the plural semiconductor chips are sealed with resin simultaneously to form a seal member. Thereafter, the strip substrate and the seal member are released from the mold and are cut into plural semiconductor devices. The semiconductor devices thus obtained are improved in their mounting reliability.
Abstract:
It is an object to provide a semiconductor device having a buried multilayer wiring structure in which generation of a resolution defect of a resist pattern is suppressed and generation of a defective wiring caused by the resolution defect is reduced. After a via hole (7) reaching an etching stopper film (4) is formed, annealing is carried out at 300 to 400null C. with the via hole (7) opened. As an annealing method, it is possible to use both a method using a hot plate and a method using a heat treating furnace. In order to suppress an influence on a lower wiring (20) which has been manufactured, heating is carried out for a short time of approximately 5 to 10 minutes by using the hot plate. Consequently, a by-product staying in an interface of an upper protective film (6) and an interlayer dielectric film (5) having a low dielectric constant and a by-product staying in an interface of the etching stopper film (4) and the interlayer dielectric film (5) having a low dielectric constant are discharged so that an amount of the residual by-product can be decreased.
Abstract:
A material control system which provides for centralized control of a stock and an order so as to keep an appropriate control of materials in stock without differentiating a material which requires a regenerating process and a material which does not require a regenerating process. The material control system includes a master table storing information for controlling each of materials. The information is provided in an entry field of a regeneration control flag (104) indicating whether or not each of materials to be used in a manufacturing apparatus is regeneratable and an entry field of a regeneration order control flag (201) indicating whether or not a registered contractor is a seller or a regeneration contractor. The material control system further includes an order control section for making a purchase order for the materials and an order for a regenerating process, using the regeneration order control flag (201), and a stock control section for controlling a stock of the materials. The order control section and the stock control section are controlled in a centralized manner.
Abstract:
In one aspect of the present invention, a memory device comprises an interface which interfaces with an external device, an IC chip which stores one or more application programs and executes the application programs, a memory which stores associated data associated with the one or more application programs, and a controller connected with the interface, the IC chip, and the memory. In response to a predetermined command received from the external device by way of the interface, the controller performs transfer of the associated data between the IC chip and the memory without passing the associated data to the host device during transfer of the associated data between the IC chip and the memory.
Abstract:
In a semiconductor memory device including a plurality of memory chips, the plurality of memory chips are divided into first and second groups that are operated in parallel with each other at the time of a data read. Timings of activating sense amplifiers belonging to the first and second groups are made different from each other. Accordingly, the maximum value of peak current generated when the sense amplifiers are activated at the time of a data read is reduced by half in the semiconductor memory device as a whole. As the peak current is suppressed, the data reading operation can be executed stably.
Abstract:
A source region (2) and a drain region (3) both containing n-type impurities are formed on a p-type Si semiconductor substrate (1) containing p-type impurities. On an active region of the surface of the p-type Si semiconductor substrate (1) between the source region (2) and the drain region (3), a gate insulating film (4) is formed. An n-type SiGe mixed crystal film (5) containing n-type impurities is formed on the gate insulating film (4) and a p-type SiGe mixed crystal film (6) containing p-type impurities is formed on the n-type SiGe mixed crystal film (5). A semiconductor device including such a transistor can further inhibit an increase in leakage current flowing between the gate electrode and the drain through the gate insulating film.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing an electronic device, in which a film of low dielectric constant is subjected to etching while a resist pattern formed on a substratenullon which the film of low dielectric constant is formednullis taken as a mask. Subsequently, the resist pattern is removed by ashing through use of ashing gas. After the ashing operation, an alteration layer formed on the film of low dielectric constant is removed. Alternatively, before ashing operation, a thin film for inhibiting penetration of oxygen is formed on the surface or side surfaces of the film of low dielectric constant. Further alternatively, gas which inhibits oxidization of the film of low dielectric constant is used as the ashing gas.
Abstract:
An AlCu alloy interconnect line (100) including a TiN barrier layer (110), a lower Ti metal layer (120), an AlCu layer (130) and a TiN cap layer (140) is formed on a plasma oxide film formed on a semiconductor substrate in which devices are formed. Heat treatment is conducted to cause Al contained in the AlCu layer (130) and Ti contained in the lower Ti metal layer (120) to react with each other, thereby forming a lower AlTi alloy layer (150) in a lower portion of the AlCu layer (130). A via hole (170) is thereafter formed. A current path extending from the via hole (170) to reach the lower AlTi alloy layer (150) is ensured without passing through the AlCu layer (130), allowing electromigration resistance to be improved.