Patents by Inventor Chunliang Xia

Chunliang Xia 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).

  • Method and apparatus for linking reticle manufacturing data
    Patent number: 8050793
    Abstract: A method includes providing a design data file specifying at least one target feature on a first reticle. A reticle qualification data file specifying a plurality of feature measurements associated with features formed using the first reticle is provided. At least one of the feature measurements is linked to the target feature on the first reticle. The target feature and the linked feature measurement are stored in a data store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Haskins, Chunliang Xia
  • Method and apparatus for tracking reticle history
    Patent number: 7194328
    Abstract: A method includes storing data associated with a plurality of reticles. Reticle history information is received. The reticle history information is linked to a selected reticle. The linked reticle history information is stored. A reticle information system includes a reticle database and a loader. The reticle database is operable to store data associated with a plurality of reticles. The loader is operable to receive reticle history information, link the reticle history information to a selected reticle, and store the linked reticle history information in the reticle database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Haskins, Chunliang Xia