Patents by Inventor James (Bob) Todd

James (Bob) Todd 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: 7279738
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device that comprises forming an oxide layer over a substrate. A polysilicon layer is disposed outwardly from the oxide layer, wherein the polysilicon layer forms a floating gate. A PSG layer is disposed outwardly from the polysilicon layer and planarized. The device is pattern etched to form a capacitor channel, wherein the capacitor channel is disposed substantially above the floating gate formed from the polysilicon layer. A dielectric layer is formed in the capacitor channel disposed outwardly from the polysilicon layer. A tungsten plug operable to substantially fill the capacitor channel is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Imran M. Khan, Louis N. Hutter, James (Bob) Todd, Jozef C. Mitros, William E. Nehrer
  • Publication number: 20040053455
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device that comprises forming an oxide layer over a substrate. A polysilicon layer is disposed outwardly from the oxide layer, wherein the polysilicon layer forms a floating gate. A PSG layer is disposed outwardly from the polysilicon layer and planarized. The device is pattern etched to form a capacitor channel, wherein the capacitor channel is disposed substantially above the floating gate formed from the polysilicon layer. A dielectric layer is formed in the capacitor channel disposed outwardly from the polysilicon layer. A tungsten plug operable to substantially fill the capacitor channel is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Imran M. Khan, Louis N. Hutter, James (Bob) Todd, Jozef C. Mitros, William E. Nehrer