Patents Examined by H. Doty
  • Patent number: 7262121
    Abstract: Integrated circuits and methods of redistributing bondpad locations are disclosed. In one implementation, a method of redistributing a bondpad location of an integrated circuit includes providing an integrated circuit comprising an inner lead bondpad. A first insulative passivation layer is formed over the integrated circuit. A bondpad-redistribution line is formed over the first insulative passivation layer and in electrical connection with the inner lead bondpad through the first insulative passivation layer. The bondpad-redistribution line includes an outer lead bondpad area. A second insulative passivation layer is formed over the integrated circuit and the bondpad-redistribution line. The second insulative passivation layer is formed to have a sidewall outline at least a portion of which is proximate to and conforms to at least a portion of the bondpad-redistribution line. Other aspects and implementations are contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles M. Watkins
  • Patent number: 7087451
    Abstract: A microfabricated vacuum sensor may be formed using semiconductor integrated circuit processes. The sensor may be formed inside an enclosure with a microfabricated component. The sensor may then be used to measure the pressure within the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Leonel R. Arana, Yuelin Lee Zou, John Heck