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).

  • Patent number: 8754417
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Todd Alan Christensen, Phil Christopher Felice Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
  • Patent number: 8574982
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Karl Robert Erickson, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II, Kelly L. Williams
  • Patent number: 8467261
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Travis Reynold Hebig, David Paul Paulsen
  • Publication number: 20130001701
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Todd Alan Christensen, Phil Christopher Felice Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
  • Patent number: 8314001
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Todd Alan Christensen, Phil Christopher Felice Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
  • Patent number: 8138054
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Howard Allen, Todd Alan Christensen, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
  • Publication number: 20120008443
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Travis Reynold Hebig, David Paul Paulsen
  • Publication number: 20110248349
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Todd Alan Christensen, Phil Christopher Felice Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
  • Publication number: 20110204428
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Karl Robert Erickson, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II, Kelly L. Williams
  • Patent number: 7915949
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Karl Robert Erickson, Phil Christopher Felice Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
  • Patent number: 7865859
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Phil C. Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II, Gregory John Uhlmann
  • Publication number: 20100252868
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Howard Allen, Todd Alan Christensen, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
  • Publication number: 20100232248
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Karl Robert Erickson, Phil Christopher Felice Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, II
  • Patent number: 7514276
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Corey Elizabeth Yearous, Phil Christopher Paone, Kelly Lynn Williams, David Paul Paulsen, Gregory John Uhlmann, John Edward Sheets, II, Karl Robert Ericson
  • Publication number: 20080266735
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Phil C. Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, Gregory John Uhlmann
  • Publication number: 20080266736
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Phil C. Paone, David Paul Paulsen, John Edward Sheets, Gregory John Uhlmann