Including Capacitor Component Patents (Class 257/532)
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Patent number: 10621387Abstract: A method includes calculating a maximum value of an on-die decoupling capacitor for an integrated circuit (IC) design based on a switching current defined by a number of simultaneously switching bits for the IC design. The method also includes calculating a total decoupling capacitance value offered by spacer cells in the IC design. The method further includes determining an optimal on-die decoupling capacitance value for the IC design as a function of the maximum value of the on-die decoupling capacitor and the total decoupling capacitance value offered by the spacer cells.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Nitin Kumar Chhabra, Rohit Halba, Shrikrishna Nana Mehetre
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Patent number: 10622300Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to an integrated chip. The integrated chip includes a lower interconnect layer disposed within a first inter-level dielectric (ILD) layer over a substrate. A plurality of MIM (metal-insulator-metal) structures are disposed within a second inter-level dielectric (ILD) layer over the lower interconnect layer. An upper interconnect layer is coupled to the plurality of MIM structures at first locations that are directly over second locations at which the lower interconnect layer is coupled to the plurality of MIM structures. One or both of the lower interconnect layer and the upper interconnect layer are comprised within a conductive path that electrically couples the plurality of MIM structures in a series connection.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kuo-Chi Tu, Chin-Chieh Yang, Wen-Ting Chu
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Patent number: 10615250Abstract: A tapered metal nitride structure having a gentle sloping (i.e., tapered) sidewall is provided that includes an oxygen rich metal nitride portion located between each metal nitride portion of a stack of metal nitride portions. The structure is formed by incorporating/introducing oxygen into an upper portion of a first metal nitride layer to form an oxygen rich metal nitride surface layer. A second nitride is then formed atop the oxygen rich metal nitride surface layer. The steps of oxygen incorporation/addition and nitride layer formation may be repeated any number of times. An etch mask is then provided and thereafter a sputter etch is performed to provide the tapered metal nitride structure. The tapered metal nitride structure may be used as an electrode in a semiconductor device.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Martin M. Frank, Hiroyuki Miyazoe, Vijay Narayanan
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Patent number: 10615113Abstract: A capacitor includes a first set of conductive fingers having a first conductive pitch at a first interconnect layer and arranged in a first unidirectional routing. The capacitor further includes a second set of conductive fingers having a second conductive pitch at a second interconnect layer and arranged in a second unidirectional routing that is orthogonal to the first unidirectional routing. The first conductive pitch is different from the second conductive pitch. A first set of through finger vias electrically couples the first set of conductive fingers of the first interconnect layer to the second set of conductive fingers of the second interconnect layer. A third set of conductive fingers at a third conductive layer are parallel to, but offset from, the first set of conductive fingers. A second set of through finger vias electrically couples the third set of conductive fingers to the second set of conductive fingers.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Xia Li, Junjing Bao, Bin Yang, Gengming Tao
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Patent number: 10600861Abstract: A method for fabricating a fingerprint sensor includes providing a base substrate including a plurality of pixel regions, forming a sensing dielectric structure on the base substrate in the plurality of pixel regions, and forming a sensing connection structure in the sensing dielectric structure. The sensing dielectric structure exposes the sensing connection structure, and the sensing connection structure is connected to the base substrate. The method also includes forming a plurality of electrode plates on surfaces of the sensing dielectric structure and the sensing connection structure, forming a plurality of protrusions on surfaces of the electrode plates by performing a bulging treatment process on the plurality of electrode plates, and forming an insulation medium structure on the plurality of electrode plates.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignees: Semiconductor Manufacturing International (Shanghai) Corporation, Semiconductor Manufacturing International (Beijing) CorporationInventor: Fu Gang Chen
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Patent number: 10593614Abstract: In an embodiment, a semiconductor device includes: a lead-frame including one or more electrically conductive areas, one or more dielectric layers over the electrically conductive area or areas, one or more electrically conductive layer over the one or more dielectric layers thus forming one or more capacitors each including the dielectric layer sandwiched between an electrically conductive area and the electrically conductive layer. The semiconductor device also includes a semiconductor die on the lead-frame electrically connected to the one or more electrically conductive layers.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: STMICROELECTRONICS S.R.L.Inventors: Fulvio Vittorio Fontana, Giovanni Graziosi
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Patent number: 10586724Abstract: A method includes forming an adhesive layer over a carrier, forming a sacrificial layer over the adhesive layer, forming through-vias over the sacrificial layer, and placing a device die over the sacrificial layer. The Method further includes molding and planarizing the device die and the through-vias, de-bonding the carrier by removing the adhesive layer, and removing the sacrificial layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yu-Hsiang Hu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hung-Jui Kou, Ming-Da Cheng
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Patent number: 10580745Abstract: RF semiconductor chips may be packaged on wafer level on the basis of a two-step process for providing a package material, thereby providing very short electrical connections between antenna structures formed in the package material and the semiconductor chip. In some illustrative embodiments, the antenna structures may be provided above the semiconductor chip, which results in a very space-efficient overall configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.Inventors: Marcel Wieland, Christian Goetze
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Patent number: 10580579Abstract: A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes a body a first internal electrode and a second internal electrode disposed with a dielectric layer interposed therebetween, a first connecting electrode connected to the first internal electrode through the body, a second connecting electrode connected to the second internal electrode through the body, a first external electrode disposed on one surface of the body and connected to the first connecting electrode, and a second external electrode disposed on one surface of the body, spaced apart from the first external electrode, and connected to the second connecting electrode, wherein the first and second external electrodes each include a first electrode layer disposed on the body and including ceramics, and a second electrode layer disposed on the first electrode layer and having the content of ceramics smaller than that of the first electrode layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Seung Woo Song, Taek Jung Lee, Jin Kyung Joo, Hyo Youn Lee, Sung Kwon An
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Patent number: 10580581Abstract: Methods for fabricating a structure that includes a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor and structures that include a MIM capacitor. The MIM capacitor includes a layer stack with a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode. The layer stack includes a pilot opening extending at least partially through at least one of the first electrode, the second electrode, and the third electrode. A dielectric layer is arranged over the metal-insulator-metal capacitor, and includes a via opening extending vertically to the pilot opening. A via is arranged in the via opening and the pilot opening. The pilot opening has a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the via opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.Inventors: Robert J. Fox, III, Lili Cheng, Roderick A. Augur
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Patent number: 10580777Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes: forming a mold stack pattern including a plurality of openings in an upper portion of a substrate and including a mold layer and a supporter layer which are stacked; forming a bottom electrode layer filling the plurality of the openings and covering the supporter layer; forming a filler portion disposed inside the plurality of the openings, a barrier portion extended upwardly from the filler portion, and an electrode cutting portion exposing a surface of the supporter layer by selectively etching the bottom electrode layer; forming a supporter by using the barrier portion as an etch barrier and etching the supporter layer exposed by the electrode cutting portion; selectively removing the barrier portion to form a hybrid pillar-type bottom electrode disposed inside the plurality of the openings; and removing the mold layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: SK hynix Inc.Inventors: Jeong-Yeop Lee, Dong-Su Park, Jong-Bum Park, Sang-Do Lee, Jae-Min Lee, Kee-Jeung Lee, Jun-Soo Jang
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Patent number: 10559562Abstract: A metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor structure includes source and drain regions formed within a semiconductor substrate, a first conducting layer formed over the source and drain regions, and a dielectric layer formed over the first conducting layer. The MIM capacitor structure further includes a second conducting layer formed over the dielectric layer, and a sidewall dielectric formed adjacent the first conducting layer and the dielectric layer. An electric field is created indirectly through the sidewall dielectric to an adjacent field effect transistor (FET) channel in the semiconductor substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2019Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jin-Ping Han, Yulong Li, Dennis M. Newns, Paul M. Solomon, Xiao Sun
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Patent number: 10553612Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes a first memory chip, a circuit chip, and an external connection electrode on a surface of the first memory chip. The first memory chip comprises first conductors stacked via an insulator, and a first pillar passing the first conductors. The circuit chip comprises a substrate, a control circuit, and a second conductor connected to the control circuit, the circuit chip being attached to the first memory chip. The external connection electrode comprises a portion extending from a side of the surface of the first memory chip through the first memory chip and connected to the second conductor. Part of the first conductors is between the external connection electrode and the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Toshiba Memory CorporationInventors: Masayoshi Tagami, Jun Iijima, Ryota Katsumata, Kazuyuki Higashi
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Patent number: 10553609Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first gate structure including first gate electrodes that are vertically stacked on the substrate, first channels penetrating the first gate structure to contact the substrate, a second gate structure including a channel connection layer on the first gate structure and second gate electrodes on the channel connection layer, second channels penetrating the second gate structure to contact the first channels, respectively, and separation regions penetrating the second gate structure and the first gate structure and extending in a first direction. The second gate electrodes are vertically stacked on the channel connection layer. The channel connection layer is between the separation regions and has at least one sidewall that is spaced apart from sidewalls of the separation regions.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Woong Seop Lee, Byung Kwan You, Jae Woo Kwak
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Patent number: 10553500Abstract: A plurality of semiconductor devices (5) are formed on a semiconductor wafer (1). A film thickness measurement wiring pattern (3,4) is formed on a dicing line (6,7) defining the plurality of semiconductor devices (5). An SOG film (10) is formed on the semiconductor devices (5) and the film thickness measurement wiring pattern (3,4). A film thickness of the SOG film (10) at a central part of the film thickness measurement wiring pattern (3,4) is measured. The film thickness measurement wiring pattern (3,4) is a rectangular pattern having long sides parallel to the dicing line (3,4).Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventor: Yuji Kawasaki
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Patent number: 10545111Abstract: Moisture detection and ingression monitoring systems and methods of manufacture are provided. The moisture detection structure includes chip edge sealing structures including at least one electrode forming a capacitor structured to detect moisture ingress within an integrated circuit. The at least one electrode and a second electrode of the capacitor is biased to ground and to a moisture detection circuit or vice versa, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Fen Chen, Jeffrey P. Gambino, Carole D. Graas, Wen Liu, Prakash Periasamy
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Patent number: 10529707Abstract: A method of forming a capacitor includes the following steps. First, a substrate is provided. A dielectric layer is formed over the substrate. A first patterning process is performed to form a first contact plug through the whole thickness of the dielectric layer and a second patterning process is performed to form a second contact plug in the dielectric layer and spaced apart from the first contact plug in a pre-determined distance, wherein the first contact plug and the second contact plug are capacitively coupled.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Hsin-Hsien Chen, Sheng-Yuan Hsueh, Yi-Chung Sheng, Chih-Kai Kang, Wen-Kai Lin, Shu-Hung Yu
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Patent number: 10515851Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method includes forming a first hole and a second hole in a first surface of a substrate. The method includes forming a first insulating layer in the first hole and the second hole. The method includes forming a conductive layer over the first insulating layer and in the first hole and the second hole. The method includes forming a second insulating layer over the conductive layer in the first recess. The second insulating layer has a second recess in the first recess. The method includes forming a conductive structure in the second recess. The method includes partially removing the substrate, the first insulating layer, the conductive layer, and the second insulating layer from a second surface of the substrate to expose the conductive structure and the conductive layer in the first hole and the second hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chuei-Tang Wang
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Patent number: 10515949Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a stacked MIM capacitor and a thin film resistor and methods of fabricating the same are disclosed. A capacitor bottom metal in one capacitor of the stacked MIM capacitor and the thin film resistor are substantially at the same layer of the integrated circuit, and the capacitor bottom metal and the thin film resistor are also made of substantially the same materials. The integrated circuit with both of a stacked MIM capacitor and a thin film resistor can be made in a cost benefit way accordingly, so as to overcome disadvantages mentioned above.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2013Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shao-Yu Chen, Chih-Ping Chao, Chun-Hung Chen, Chung-Long Chang, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Wei-Kung Tsai, Hsiang-Chi Chen, Ching-Chung Hsu, Cheng-Chang Hsu, Yi-Sin Wang
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Patent number: 10510637Abstract: A semiconductor device is disclosed. In one example, the semiconductor device includes: an electronic component having a top surface, a bottom surface, and two end portions; a plurality of contacts disposed on the top surface; and a plurality of metal nodes disposed on the plurality of contacts. The plurality of contacts includes two end contacts disposed at the two end portions respectively and at least one intermediate contact disposed between the two end contacts. The plurality of metal nodes includes two end metal nodes disposed on the two end contacts respectively and at least one intermediate metal node disposed on the at least one intermediate contact.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chung-Chieh Yang, Yung-Chow Peng, Chung-Peng Hsieh, Sa-Lly Liu
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Patent number: 10510828Abstract: High aspect ratio passive electrical components are presented formed from a single-piece silicon (Si) substrate having a textured surface with at least one high aspect ratio structure. The high aspect ratio structure includes a Si core having a width (CX), a height (CZ), and a minimum aspect ratio of CZ-to-CX of at least 5:1. An electrical conductor layer overlies the Si core. The electrical component may be a capacitor, inductor, or transmission line. In the case of a capacitor, the substrate textured first surface is made up of a plurality of adjacent high aspect ratio conductor-dielectric-Si (CDS) structures. Each CDS structure includes: a Si core, a dielectric layer overlying the Si core, and an electrical conductor layer overlying the dielectric layer. The Si cores may be formed in the geometry of parallel ridges, columns, or as a honeycomb. Each Si core comprises at least 90% of the CDS structure height.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Nano Henry, Inc.Inventor: Osman Ersed Akcasu
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Patent number: 10504904Abstract: A semiconductor arrangement includes an active region including a semiconductor device. The semiconductor arrangement includes a capacitor. The capacitor includes a first electrode over at least one dielectric layer over the active region. The first electrode surrounds an open space within the capacitor. The first electrode has a non-linear first electrode sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Chern-Yow Hsu, Chen-Jong Wang, Chia-Shiung Tsai, Ming Chyi Liu, Shih-Chang Liu, Xiaomeng Chen
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Patent number: 10506722Abstract: A method of making a fusion bonded circuit structure. A substrate is provided with a seed layer of a conductive material. A first resist layer is deposited on the seed layer. The first resist layer is processed to create first recesses corresponding to a desired first circuitry layer. The first recesses expose, portions of the seed layer of conductive material. The substrate is electroplated to create first conductive traces defined by the first recesses. The first resist layer is removed to reveal the first conductive traces. The substrate is etched to remove exposed portions of the seed layer adjacent the first conductive traces. A portion of the seed layer is interposed between the first conductive traces and the substrate. A first layer of LCP is fusion boned to the first major surface of the substrate to encapsulate the first conductive traces in an LCP material. The first LCP layer can be laser drilled to expose the conductive traces.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: HSIO Technologies, LLCInventor: James J. Rathburn
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Patent number: 10504806Abstract: One or more embodiments are directed to semiconductor packages that include conductive test pads that are electrically coupled to, but distinct from, the leads of the package. In one embodiment the test pads are located on the plastic packaging material, such as encapsulation material, of the package and are electrically coupled to the leads of the package by traces. The traces may also be located on the packaging material and portions of the leads. In one embodiment, all of the test pads are located on a single surface of the packaging material of the package, which may allow for ease of electrical testing of the package.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: STMICROELECTRONICS S.R.L.Inventor: Federico Giovanni Ziglioli
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Patent number: 10491109Abstract: A power system for a vehicle comprising: a battery; a charging interface for receiving external power to charge the battery; a network connecting the battery and the charging interface, wherein at least a part of the network is a DC network; an active EMI filter between the battery and the charging interface in the DC network.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Schaffner EMV AGInventor: Alessandro Amaducci
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Patent number: 10483344Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a base structure including contacts and a first interlevel dielectric (ILD) layer, a metal-insulator metal (MIM) capacitor structure on the base structure, a second ILD layer on the MIM capacitor structure, and a plurality of vias including a first via on a first one of the contacts and penetrating through the first and second ILD layers, first and third etch tuning layers of the MIM capacitor structure and a second plate of the MIM capacitor structure, and a second via on a second one of the contacts and penetrating through the first and second ILD layers, a second etch tuning layer of the MIM capacitor structure, and first and third plates of the MIM capacitor structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Joshua M. Rubin, Son Nguyen
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Patent number: 10483213Abstract: Many integrated circuit die are fabricated on a wafer. Each die includes integrated functional circuitry with an array of fuse elements that are visible to optical inspection. An electrical wafer sort is performed to test the integrated functional circuitry of each die. The array of fuse elements for each die on the wafer are programmed through the electrical wafer sort process with data bits defining a die identification that specifies a location of the die on the wafer. The die is then encapsulated in a package. In the event of package failure, a decapsulation is performed to access the die. Optical inspection of the array of fuse elements is then made to extract the die identification.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.Inventors: Giona Fucili, Agostino Mirabelli, Lorenzo Papillo
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Patent number: 10468415Abstract: The invention provides a semiconductor device including a capacitor capable of securing capacity and exhibiting improved reliability and a semiconductor package comprising the same. The semiconductor device includes: a substrate having a cell block; a plurality of capacitors, which are in the cell block of the substrate and have first electrodes; and a support pattern, which contacts sidewalls of the first electrodes of the plurality of capacitors and supports the plurality of capacitors, wherein the support pattern includes an upper support pattern including: a first upper pattern having a plate-like structure connected as a whole in the cell block; and a second upper pattern, which contacts a bottom surface of the first upper pattern and has a top surface having a smaller area than the bottom surface of the first upper pattern, the upper support pattern contacting sidewalls of upper ends of the first electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hee-wook You, Won-chul Lee
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Patent number: 10460877Abstract: In a thin-film capacitor, a first extraction electrode provided along a side surface of a first groove portion is in contact with a first electrode layer and is not in contact with a second electrode layer. Also, a second extraction electrode provided along a side surface of a second groove portion is in contact with the second electrode layer exposed on the side surface of the second groove portion and is not in contact with the first electrode layer. Thus, a capacitor structure in which the first electrode layer in contact with the first extraction electrode and the second electrode layer in contact with the second extraction electrode are laminated with a dielectric layer therebetween is formed between the first groove portion and the second groove portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: TDK CORPORATIONInventors: Atsuhiro Tsuyoshi, Akifumi Kamijima
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Patent number: 10461146Abstract: A package structure includes a substrate, a metal-insulator-metal capacitor, a circuit redistribution structure, and a chip. The metal-insulator-metal capacitor is disposed over the substrate and includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an insulating layer. The circuit redistribution structure is disposed over the metal-insulator-metal capacitor and includes a first circuit redistribution layer and a second circuit redistribution layer. The first circuit redistribution layer includes a first wire electrically connected to the first electrode and a second wire electrically connected to the second electrode. The second circuit redistribution layer is disposed on the first circuit redistribution layer and includes a third wire electrically connected to the first wire and a fourth wire electrically connected to the second wire. The chip is disposed over the circuit redistribution structure and electrically connected to the third wire and the fourth wire.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: UNIMICRON TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: Wen-Liang Yeh, Chun-Hsien Chien, Chien-Chou Chen, Cheng-Hui Wu
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Patent number: 10455706Abstract: A resin substrate includes a thermoplastic resin base body, a mounting land conductor on a surface of the resin base body to be connected to a component, first and second reinforcement conductor patterns, and first interlayer connection conductors. The first and second reinforcement conductor patterns are each embedded in the resin base body and have a planar shape that includes a position overlapping the mounting land conductor when viewing the resin base body in plan view. The first interlayer connection conductors connect the first and second reinforcement conductor patterns in a thickness direction of the resin base body. The first interlayer connection conductors are arranged at positions different from the mounting land conductor when viewing the resin base body in plan view.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Shigeru Tago, Kuniaki Yosui, Yuki Ito
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Patent number: 10446558Abstract: A semiconductor device can include a plurality of landing pads arranged according to a layout on a substrate, wherein a cross-sectional shape of each of the landing pads has a diamond shape so that opposing interior angles of the diamond shape are equal to one another and adjacent interior angles of the diamond shape are unequal to one another.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun-Kyum Kim, Jung-Woo Seo, Sung-Un Kwon
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Patent number: 10439021Abstract: Devices and methods for forming a device are disclosed. A substrate is provided. The substrate has first and second major surfaces. A capacitor is disposed in the substrate. The capacitor includes a first electrode, a second electrode and an insulator separating the first and second electrodes. The second electrode encloses the first electrode and the insulator.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.Inventors: Shunqiang Gong, Juan Boon Tan
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Patent number: 10438874Abstract: To obtain a compact and high output power conversion device by achieving high heat dispersion performance and a reduction in heat generation, and enabling an efficient arrangement of power modules of three-phase circuits, four switchable power semiconductor chips of each of the power modules are arranged so that two pairs of circuits for one phase connected in series are connected in parallel to form a circuit for two phases, the lead frame includes two positive potential leads, two AC potential leads, and one negative potential lead that are separated from each other, the four switchable power semiconductor chips are individually arranged on four leads of the two positive potential leads and the two AC potential leads, the two positive potential leads each have an end portion connected to a bus bar via a welding point individually provided for each phase, and the bus bar is provided in common.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Tatsuya Fukase, Masaki Kato, Jun Tahara, Tomoaki Shimano, Saburo Tanaka
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Patent number: 10438872Abstract: A semiconductor device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a device main body, a single power supply wiring board, a plurality of output wiring boards, and a plurality of semiconductor elements. In a long-side direction of the device main body, the narrow portion of one of any two adjacent wiring boards faces the wide portion of another one of the any two adjacent wiring boards. In a short-side direction of the device main body, the narrow portion and the wide portion of each of the output wiring boards respectively face the wide portion and the narrow portion, in a single pair, of the power supply wiring board. In the long-side direction of the device main body a width of each of the output wiring boards is smaller than a sum of widths of the narrow portion and the wide portion, in a single pair, of the power supply wiring board.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: SHINDENGEN ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventor: Yoshihiro Kamiyama
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Patent number: 10438747Abstract: A multilayer electronic component includes first, second, and third ceramic layers, first and second inner electrodes, and a via-electrode. The first, second and third ceramic layers are sequentially stacked on each other. The first inner electrode is sandwiched between the first and second ceramic layers. The second inner electrode is sandwiched between the second and third ceramic layers. The via-electrode electrically connects the first and second inner electrodes. A projection is integrally provided with the via-electrode. The projection projects from the via-electrode towards an outer peripheral direction and is inserted into the second ceramic layer in a layered arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Tetsuo Kawakami, Takahiro Hirao, Tsutomu Tanaka, Tomohiro Kageyama
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Patent number: 10431573Abstract: A method is described for stacking a plurality of cores. For example, one embodiment comprises: mounting an uncore die on a package, the uncore die comprising a plurality of exposed landing slots, each landing slot including an inter-die interface usable to connect vertically to a cores die, the uncore die including a plurality of uncore components usable by cores within the cores die; and vertically coupling a first cores die comprising a first plurality of cores on top of the uncore die, the cores spaced on the first cores die to correspond to all or a first subset of the landing slots on the uncore die, each of the cores having an inter-die interface positioned to be communicatively coupled to a corresponding inter-die interface within a landing slot on the uncore die when the first cores die is vertically coupled on top of the uncore die.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Stefan Rusu
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Patent number: 10418179Abstract: A multilayer thin-film capacitor includes a multilayer body in which a plurality of dielectric layers and first and second internal electrode layers are alternately stacked, and first and second external electrodes are disposed on the multilayer body and connected to the first and second internal electrode layers, respectively. The multilayer thin-film capacitor may include a first edge via connected to the external electrode and disposed at or adjacent at least one edge of an upper surface of the multilayer body, and a second edge via connected to the second external electrode and disposed at or adjacent at least one edge of the upper surface of the multilayer body.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: No Il Park, Pil Joong Kang, Seung Mo Lim, Hyun Ho Shin
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Patent number: 10403567Abstract: A method for fabricating an electronic package is provided, which includes the steps of: providing an insulating layer having at least an electronic element embedded therein; forming at least a first via hole on one side of the insulating layer; forming a first conductor in the first via hole of the insulating layer; forming on the insulating layer a first circuit structure electrically connected to the electronic element and the first conductor; and forming a second via hole on the other side of the insulating layer, wherein the second via hole communicates with the first via hole. As such, the second via hole and the first via hole constitute a through hole. Since the through hole is fabricated through two steps, the aspect ratio (depth/width) of the through hole can be adjusted according to the practical need so as to improve the process yield.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yan-Heng Chen, Chun-Tang Lin, Mu-Hsuan Chan, Chieh-Yuan Chi
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Patent number: 10388718Abstract: The disclosure is directed to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to Metal-Insulator-Metal (MIM) capacitor structures and methods of manufacture. The method includes: forming at least one gate structure; removing material from the at least one gate structure to form a trench; depositing capacitor material within the trench and at an edge or outside of the trench; and forming a first contact in contact with a first conductive material of the capacitor material and a second contact in contact with a second conductive material of the capacitor material.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Veeraraghavan S. Basker, Kangguo Cheng, Theodorus E. Standaert, Junli Wang
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Patent number: 10378103Abstract: A molecular sensor includes a substrate defining a substrate plane, and a plurality of pairs of electrode sheets above or below the substrate at an angle to the substrate plane. The molecular sensor further includes a plurality of inner dielectric sheets between each electrode sheet in each pair of electrode sheets of the plurality of pairs, and an outer dielectric sheet between each pair of electrode sheets of the plurality of pairs.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Roswell Biotechnologies, Inc.Inventors: Sungho Jin, Barry L. Merriman, Tim Geiser, Chulmin Choi, Paul Mola
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Patent number: 10381374Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes a first memory chip, a circuit chip, and an external connection electrode on a surface of the first memory chip. The first memory chip comprises first conductors stacked via an insulator, and a first pillar passing the first conductors. The circuit chip comprises a substrate, a control circuit, and a second conductor connected to the control circuit, the circuit chip being attached to the first memory chip. The external connection electrode comprises a portion extending from a side of the surface of the first memory chip through the first memory chip and connected to the second conductor. Part of the first conductors is between the external connection electrode and the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Toshiba Memory CorporationInventors: Masayoshi Tagami, Jun Iijima, Ryota Katsumata, Kazuyuki Higashi
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Patent number: 10373961Abstract: A semiconductor device includes first wiring line patterns on a support layer, second wiring line patterns on the first wiring line patterns, and a multiple insulation pattern. The first wiring line patterns extend in a first direction and are spaced apart from each other in a second direction. The support layer includes first contact hole patterns between the first wiring line patterns that are spaced apart from each other in the first and second directions. The second wiring line patterns extend in the second direction perpendicular and are spaced apart from each other in the first direction. The multiple insulation pattern is on an upper surface of the support layer where the first contact hole patterns are not formed, arranged in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, and between the first wiring line patterns and the second wiring line patterns.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTDInventors: Chan-sic Yoon, Ki-seok Lee, Jung-hyun Kim, Je-min Park
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Patent number: 10373905Abstract: Semiconductor devices are provided which have MIM (metal-insulator-metal) capacitor structures that are integrated within air gaps of on-chip interconnect structures, as well as methods for integrating MIM capacitor formation as part of an air gap process flow for fabricating on-chip interconnect structures. For example, a semiconductor device includes a dielectric layer with a first pattern of metal lines and second pattern of metal lines. Air gaps are disposed in spaces between the metal lines. Portions of the spaces between the metal lines of the first pattern of metal lines include a conformal layer of insulating material disposed on sidewalls of the metal lines and metallic material that fills the spaces between the metal lines. The first pattern of metal lines comprises a first capacitor electrode, the metallic fill material comprises a second capacitor electrode, and the conformal layer of insulating material comprises an insulating layer of a MIM capacitor structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Veeraraghavan S. Basker, Kangguo Cheng, Theodorus E. Standaert, Junli Wang
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Patent number: 10373982Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a oxide semiconductor layer, a gate electrode arranged above the oxide semiconductor layer, a gate insulation layer between the oxide semiconductor layer and the gate electrode, a first insulation layer arranged above the oxide semiconductor layer and arranged with a first aperture part, wiring including an aluminum layer arranged above the first insulation layer, the wiring being electrically connected to the oxide semiconductor layer via the first aperture part, a barrier layer including aluminum oxide above the first insulation layer, above the wiring and covering a side surface of the wiring, and an organic insulation layer arranged above the barrier layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Japan Display Inc.Inventors: Toshinari Sasaki, Hajime Watakabe, Akihiro Hanada, Marina Shiokawa
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Patent number: 10366831Abstract: A multilayer capacitor has dielectric layers and multiple internal electrode layers. The laminate includes a stack of multiple dielectric layers made of dielectric material and has a first principal face and a second principal face on the opposite side of the first principal face. In an embodiment, the multiple internal electrode layers have Ni as a primary component, contain at least one metal element selected from Pt, Ru, Rh, Re, Ir, Os, and Pd, and are arranged in parallel with the first principal face and second principal face inside the laminate in such a way that they alternate from the opposing sides with the dielectric layers placed in between, wherein each of the internal electrode layer closest to the first principal face and the internal electrode layer closest to the second principal face has a distance of 30 ?m or less from the corresponding principal face.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Kotaro Mizuno, Yoichi Kato, Yukihiro Konishi
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Patent number: 10354920Abstract: Methods and apparatus for polysilicon MOS capacitors in a replacement gate process. A method includes disposing a gate dielectric layer over a semiconductor substrate; disposing a polysilicon gate layer over the dielectric layer; patterning the gate dielectric layer and the polysilicon gate layer to form a plurality of polysilicon gates spaced by at least a minimum polysilicon to polysilicon pitch; defining a polysilicon resistor region containing at least one of the polysilicon gates and not containing at least one other of the polysilicon gates, which form dummy gates; depositing a mask layer over an inter-level dielectric layer; patterning the mask layer to expose the dummy gates; removing the dummy gates and the gate dielectric layer underneath the dummy gates to leave trenches in the inter-level dielectric layer; and forming high-k metal gate devices in the trenches in the inter-level dielectric layer. An apparatus produced by the method is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Pai-Chieh Wang, Tung-Heng Hsieh, Yimin Huang, Chung-Hui Chen
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Patent number: 10355074Abstract: A monolayer thin film capacitor includes: a bottom electrode; a top electrode; a dielectric layer disposed between the bottom electrode and the top electrode; a first via formed in the dielectric layer so as to penetrate through the dielectric layer; a second via formed in the top electrode so as to penetrate through the top electrode and having a greater width or a greater diameter than that of the first via; and a connection electrode disposed on inner sides of the first and second vias, electrically connected to the bottom electrode, and electrically insulated from the top electrode.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jong Pil Lee, Jong Bong Lim, Hai Joon Lee, Ji Hyun Park
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Patent number: 10355073Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a lower electrode structure, an upper electrode structure, and a dielectric layer between the lower and upper electrode structures and on side surfaces and an upper surface of the lower electrode structure. The lower electrode structure includes a first lower electrode pattern having a cylindrical shape, a barrier layer on the first lower electrode pattern, and a second lower electrode pattern in a space defined by the barrier layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyun-suk Lee, Ji-won Yu, Ji-woon Park
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Patent number: 10355097Abstract: The present disclosure provides a thin film transistor (TFT), an array substrate, a display panel and a display device. The TFT includes a gate electrode, a gate insulating layer, a source electrode, a drain electrode and an active layer arranged on a base substrate, wherein there is a plurality of overlapping regions separated from each other where a projection of the gate electrode on the base substrate and a projection of the active layer on the base substrate overlap each other.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., ORDOS YUANSHENG OPTOELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Lu Yang, Wentao Wang, Xiaowen Si, Haifeng Xu, Jinfeng Wang, Lei Yan, Lei Yao, Feng Li