Patents by Inventor Chris Brindle

Chris Brindle has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9558951
    Abstract: An integrated circuit chip is formed with a circuit layer, a trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias. The trap rich layer is formed above the circuit layer. The through-semiconductor-vias are also formed above the circuit layer. In some embodiments, the circuit layer is included in a wafer, and the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias are included in another wafer. The two wafers are bonded together after formation of the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias. Additionally, in some embodiments, yet another wafer may also be bonded to the wafer that includes the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias. Furthermore, in some embodiments, another circuit layer may be formed in the wafer that includes the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Anton Arriagada, Chris Brindle, Michael A. Stuber
  • Patent number: 9530796
    Abstract: An integrated circuit assembly comprises an insulating layer, a semiconductor layer, a handle layer, a metal interconnect layer, and transistors. The insulating layer has a first surface, a second surface, and a hole extending from the first surface to the second surface. The semiconductor layer has a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the semiconductor layer contacting the first surface of the insulating layer. The handle layer is coupled to the second surface of the semiconductor layer. The metal interconnect layer is coupled to the second surface of the insulating layer, the metal interconnect layer being disposed within the hole in the insulating layer. The transistors are located in the semiconductor layer. The hole in the insulating layer extends to at least the first surface of the semiconductor layer. The metal interconnect layer electrically couples a plurality of the transistors to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael A. Stuber, Stuart B. Molin, Chris Brindle
  • Patent number: 9331098
    Abstract: An integrated circuit assembly comprises an insulating layer, a semiconductor layer, a handle layer, a metal interconnect layer, and transistors. The insulating layer has a first surface, a second surface, and a hole extending from the first surface to the second surface. The semiconductor layer has a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the semiconductor layer contacting the first surface of the insulating layer. The handle layer is coupled to the second surface of the semiconductor layer. The metal interconnect layer is coupled to the second surface of the insulating layer, the metal interconnect layer being disposed within the hole in the insulating layer. The transistors are located in the semiconductor layer. The hole in the insulating layer extends to at least the first surface of the semiconductor layer. The metal interconnect layer electrically couples a plurality of the transistors to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: QUALCOMM SWITCH CORP.
    Inventors: Michael A. Stuber, Stuart B. Molin, Chris Brindle
  • Publication number: 20140327077
    Abstract: An integrated circuit assembly comprises an insulating layer, a semiconductor layer, a handle layer, a metal interconnect layer, and transistors. The insulating layer has a first surface, a second surface, and a hole extending from the first surface to the second surface. The semiconductor layer has a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the semiconductor layer contacting the first surface of the insulating layer. The handle layer is coupled to the second surface of the semiconductor layer. The metal interconnect layer is coupled to the second surface of the insulating layer, the metal interconnect layer being disposed within the hole in the insulating layer. The transistors are located in the semiconductor layer. The hole in the insulating layer extends to at least the first surface of the semiconductor layer. The metal interconnect layer electrically couples a plurality of the transistors to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Michael A. Stuber, Stuart B. Molin, Chris Brindle
  • Publication number: 20140291860
    Abstract: An integrated circuit assembly comprises an insulating layer, a semiconductor layer, a handle layer, a metal interconnect layer, and transistors. The insulating layer has a first surface, a second surface, and a hole extending from the first surface to the second surface. The semiconductor layer has a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the semiconductor layer contacting the first surface of the insulating layer. The handle layer is coupled to the second surface of the semiconductor layer. The metal interconnect layer is coupled to the second surface of the insulating layer, the metal interconnect layer being disposed within the hole in the insulating layer. The transistors are located in the semiconductor layer. The hole in the insulating layer extends to at least the first surface of the semiconductor layer. The metal interconnect layer electrically couples a plurality of the transistors to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: IO Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Stuber, Stuart B. Molin, Chris Brindle
  • Patent number: 8835281
    Abstract: An integrated circuit chip is formed with an active layer and a trap rich layer. The active layer is formed with an active device layer and a metal interconnect layer. The trap rich layer is formed above the active layer. In some embodiments, the active layer is included in a semiconductor wafer, and the trap rich layer is included in a handle wafer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Silanna Semiconductor U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Brindle, Michael A. Stuber, Stuart B. Molin
  • Patent number: 8748245
    Abstract: An integrated circuit fabricated on a semiconductor-on-insulator transferred layer is described. The integrated circuit includes an interconnect layer fabricated on the back side of the insulator. This interconnect layer connects active devices to each other through holes etched in the insulator. This structure provides extra layout flexibility and lower capacitance, thus enabling higher speed and lower cost integrated circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: IO Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Stuber, Stuart B. Molin, Chris Brindle
  • Publication number: 20140030871
    Abstract: An integrated circuit chip is formed with a circuit layer, a trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias. The trap rich layer is formed above the circuit layer. The through-semiconductor-vias are also formed above the circuit layer. In some embodiments, the circuit layer is included in a wafer, and the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias are included in another wafer. The two wafers are bonded together after formation of the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias. Additionally, in some embodiments, yet another wafer may also be bonded to the wafer that includes the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias. Furthermore, in some embodiments, another circuit layer may be formed in the wafer that includes the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: IO SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Anton Arriagada, Chris Brindle, Michael A. Stuber
  • Patent number: 8581398
    Abstract: An integrated circuit chip is formed with a circuit layer, a trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias. The trap rich layer is formed above the circuit layer. The through-semiconductor-vias are also formed above the circuit layer. In some embodiments, the circuit layer is included in a wafer, and the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias are included in another wafer. The two wafers are bonded together after formation of the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias. Additionally, in some embodiments, yet another wafer may also be bonded to the wafer that includes the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias. Furthermore, in some embodiments, another circuit layer may be formed in the wafer that includes the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: IO Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Anton Arriagada, Chris Brindle, Michael A. Stuber
  • Publication number: 20130280884
    Abstract: An integrated circuit chip is formed with an active layer and a trap rich layer. The active layer is formed with an active device layer and a metal interconnect layer. The trap rich layer is formed above the active layer. In some embodiments, the active layer is included in a semiconductor wafer, and the trap rich layer is included in a handle wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Chris Brindle, Michael A. Stuber, Stuart B. Molin
  • Patent number: 8481405
    Abstract: An integrated circuit chip is formed with a circuit layer, a trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias. The trap rich layer is formed above the circuit layer. The through-semiconductor-vias are also formed above the circuit layer. In some embodiments, the circuit layer is included in a wafer, and the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias are included in another wafer. The two wafers are bonded together after formation of the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias. Additionally, in some embodiments, yet another wafer may also be bonded to the wafer that includes the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias. Furthermore, in some embodiments, another circuit layer may be formed in the wafer that includes the trap rich layer and through-semiconductor-vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: IO Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Anton Arriagada, Chris Brindle, Michael A. Stuber
  • Patent number: 8466036
    Abstract: An integrated circuit chip is formed with an active layer and a trap rich layer. The active layer is formed with an active device layer and a metal interconnect layer. The trap rich layer is formed above the active layer. In some embodiments, the active layer is included in a semiconductor wafer, and the trap rich layer is included in a handle wafer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: IO Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Brindle, Michael A. Stuber, Stuart B. Molin
  • Patent number: 8466054
    Abstract: A thermal path is formed in a layer transferred semiconductor structure. The layer transferred semiconductor structure has a semiconductor wafer and a handle wafer bonded to a top side of the semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor wafer has an active device layer formed therein. The thermal path is in contact with the active device layer within the semiconductor wafer. In some embodiments, the thermal path extends from the active device layer to a substrate layer of the handle wafer. In some embodiments, the thermal path extends from the active device layer to a back side external thermal contact below the active device layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: IO Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Stuber, Chris Brindle, Stuart B. Molin
  • Publication number: 20120161310
    Abstract: An integrated circuit chip is formed with an active layer and a trap rich layer. The active layer is formed with an active device layer and a metal interconnect layer. The trap rich layer is formed above the active layer. In some embodiments, the active layer is included in a semiconductor wafer, and the trap rich layer is included in a handle wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: IO SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Chris Brindle, Michael A. Stuber, Stuart B. Molin
  • Publication number: 20120146193
    Abstract: A thermal path is formed in a layer transferred semiconductor structure. The layer transferred semiconductor structure has a semiconductor wafer and a handle wafer bonded to a top side of the semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor wafer has an active device layer formed therein. The thermal path is in contact with the active device layer within the semiconductor wafer. In some embodiments, the thermal path extends from the active device layer to a substrate layer of the handle wafer. In some embodiments, the thermal path extends from the active device layer to a back side external thermal contact below the active device layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: IO SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Stuber, Chris Brindle, Stuart B. Molin