Patents by Inventor David Paul Paulsen
David Paul Paulsen 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).
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Patent number: 8754417Abstract: Vertically stacked Field Effect Transistors (FETs) are created where a first FET and a second FET are controllable independently. The vertically stacked FETs may be connected in series or in parallel, thereby suitable for use as a portion of a NAND circuit or a NOR circuit. Epitaxial growth over a source and drain of a first FET, and having similar doping to the source and drain of the first FET provide a source and drain of a second FET. An additional epitaxial growth of a type opposite the doping of the source and drain of the first FET provides a body for the second FET.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Todd Alan Christensen, Phil Christopher Felice Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
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Patent number: 8574982Abstract: A method and circuit for implementing an embedded dynamic random access memory (eDRAM), and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. The embedded dynamic random access memory (eDRAM) circuit includes a stacked field effect transistor (FET) and capacitor. The capacitor is fabricated directly on top of the FET to build the eDRAM.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Karl Robert Erickson, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II, Kelly L. Williams
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Patent number: 8467261Abstract: A method and circuit are provided for implementing smart switched decoupling capacitors to efficiently reduce power supply noise in a logic circuit, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides. The logic circuit includes a logic macro, a high-current event control signal activating a logic function, and a switched decoupling capacitor circuit integrated within the logic macro. The switched decoupling capacitor circuit uses the high-current event control signal to control capacitor switching to discharge to a voltage supply rail responsive to activating the logic function, and to charge the capacitors.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Travis Reynold Hebig, David Paul Paulsen
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Publication number: 20130001701Abstract: Vertically stacked Field Effect Transistors (FETs) are created where a first FET and a second FET are controllable independently. The vertically stacked FETs may be connected in series or in parallel, thereby suitable for use as a portion of a NAND circuit or a NOR circuit. Epitaxial growth over a source and drain of a first FET, and having similar doping to the source and drain of the first FET provide a source and drain of a second FET. An additional epitaxial growth of a type opposite the doping of the source and drain of the first FET provides a body for the second FET.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Todd Alan Christensen, Phil Christopher Felice Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
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Patent number: 8314001Abstract: Vertically stacked Field Effect Transistors (FETs) are created where a first FET and a second FET are controllable independently. The vertically stacked FETs may be connected in series or in parallel, thereby suitable for use as a portion of a NAND circuit or a NOR circuit. Epitaxial growth over a source and drain of a first FET, and having similar doping to the source and drain of the first FET provide a source and drain of a second FET. An additional epitaxial growth of a type opposite the doping of the source and drain of the first FET provides a body for the second FET.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Todd Alan Christensen, Phil Christopher Felice Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
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Patent number: 8138054Abstract: An enhanced FET capable of controlling current above and below a gate of the FET. The FET is formed on a semiconductor substrate. A source and drain are formed in the substrate (or in a well in the substrate). A first epitaxial layer of similar doping to the source and drain are grown on the source and drain, the first epitaxial layer is thicker than the gate, but not so thick as to cover the top of the gate. A second epitaxial layer of opposite doping is grown on the first epitaxial layer thick enough to cover the top of the gate. The portion of the second epitaxial layer above the gate serves as a body through which the gate controls current flow between portions of the first epitaxial layer over the drain and the source.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Howard Allen, Todd Alan Christensen, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
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Publication number: 20120008443Abstract: A method and circuit are provided for implementing smart switched decoupling capacitors to efficiently reduce power supply noise in a logic circuit, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides. The logic circuit includes a logic macro, a high-current event control signal activating a logic function, and a switched decoupling capacitor circuit integrated within the logic macro. The switched decoupling capacitor circuit uses the high-current event control signal to control capacitor switching to discharge to a voltage supply rail responsive to activating the logic function, and to charge the capacitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Travis Reynold Hebig, David Paul Paulsen
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Publication number: 20110248349Abstract: Vertically stacked Field Effect Transistors (FETs) are created where a first FET and a second FET are controllable independently. The vertically stacked FETs may be connected in series or in parallel, thereby suitable for use as a portion of a NAND circuit or a NOR circuit. Epitaxial growth over a source and drain of a first FET, and having similar doping to the source and drain of the first FET provide a source and drain of a second FET. An additional epitaxial growth of a type opposite the doping of the source and drain of the first FET provides a body for the second FET.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Todd Alan Christensen, Phil Christopher Felice Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
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Publication number: 20110204428Abstract: A method and circuit for implementing an embedded dynamic random access memory (eDRAM), and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. The embedded dynamic random access memory (eDRAM) circuit includes a stacked field effect transistor (FET) and capacitor. The capacitor is fabricated directly on top of the FET to build the eDRAM.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Karl Robert Erickson, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II, Kelly L. Williams
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Patent number: 7915949Abstract: A method and an eFuse programming circuit for implementing resistance determination of an eFuse before initiating eFuse blow, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. An eFuse on a chip is used to set current flow through a known resistor and measure the eFuse resistance. An applied voltage to program selected eFuses on the chip is selected responsive to an identified eFuse voltage value.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Karl Robert Erickson, Phil Christopher Felice Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
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Patent number: 7865859Abstract: A method and apparatus implement adaptive power supply (APS) system voltage level activation eliminating the use of electronic Fuses (eFuses), and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. A primary chip includes an adaptive power supply (APS). A secondary chip circuit includes at least one pair of hard-wired APS setting connections. Each hard-wired APS setting connection is defined by a selected one of a voltage supply connection and a ground potential connection. A respective inverter couples a control signal from each of the hard-wired APS setting connections to a power communication bus connected to the APS on the primary chip.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Phil C. Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II, Gregory John Uhlmann
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Publication number: 20100252868Abstract: An enhanced FET capable of controlling current above and below a gate of the FET. The FET is formed on a semiconductor substrate. A source and drain are formed in the substrate (or in a well in the substrate). A first epitaxial layer of similar doping to the source and drain are grown on the source and drain, the first epitaxial layer is thicker than the gate, but not so thick as to cover the top of the gate. A second epitaxial layer of opposite doping is grown on the first epitaxial layer thick enough to cover the top of the gate. The portion of the second epitaxial layer above the gate serves as a body through which the gate controls current flow between portions of the first epitaxial layer over the drain and the source.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: David Howard Allen, Todd Alan Christensen, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
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Publication number: 20100232248Abstract: A method and an eFuse programming circuit for implementing resistance determination of an eFuse before initiating eFuse blow, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. An eFuse on a chip is used to set current flow through a known resistor and measure the eFuse resistance. An applied voltage to program selected eFuses on the chip is selected responsive to an identified eFuse voltage value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Karl Robert Erickson, Phil Christopher Felice Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
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Patent number: 7514276Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of aligning stacked chips wherein the apparatus and method utilize bumps in the form of exposed metal lines on a first chip. The present invention further relates to taking a resistance measurement to determine a quality of alignment wherein the resistance measurement indicates a direction in which the first chip and the second chip are misaligned.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Corey Elizabeth Yearous, Phil Christopher Paone, Kelly Lynn Williams, David Paul Paulsen, Gregory John Uhlmann, John Edward Sheets, II, Karl Robert Ericson
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Publication number: 20080266736Abstract: A method and apparatus implement adaptive power supply (APS) system voltage level activation eliminating the use of electronic Fuses (eFuses), and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. A primary chip includes an adaptive power supply (APS). A secondary chip circuit includes at least one pair of hard-wired APS setting connections. Each hard-wired APS setting connection is defined by a selected one of a voltage supply connection and a ground potential connection. A respective inverter couples a control signal from each of the hard-wired APS setting connections to a power communication bus connected to the APS on the primary chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Phil C. Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, Gregory John Uhlmann
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Publication number: 20080266735Abstract: A method and apparatus implement adaptive power supply (APS) system voltage level activation eliminating the use of electronic Fuses (eFuses). A primary chip includes an adaptive power supply (APS). A secondary chip circuit includes at least one pair of hard-wired APS setting connections. Each hard-wired APS setting connection is defined by a selected one of a voltage supply connection and a ground potential connection. A respective inverter couples a control signal from each of the hard-wired APS setting connections to a power communication bus connected to the APS on the primary chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Phil C. Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, Gregory John Uhlmann