Patents by Inventor Philip A. Rochette

Philip A. Rochette 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: 8963343
    Abstract: A device including a ferroelectric memory and methods of manufacturing the same are provided. In one embodiment, the device includes a semiconductor die with an integrated circuit fabricated thereon, a stress buffer die mounted to the semiconductor die overlying the integrated circuit, and a molding compound encapsulating the semiconductor die and the stress buffer die. Generally the integrated circuit includes a ferroelectric memory. In some embodiments, the device further includes a polyimide layer between the stress buffer and the semiconductor die. Other embodiments are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Jarrod Eliason, Lawrence Teresi, Fan Chu, Philip Rochette
  • Publication number: 20070222645
    Abstract: A method and system for generating electronic keys. The method comprises providing a plurality of devices and generating an electronic key for each device of the plurality of devices, wherein the electronic keys are generated substantially simultaneously. According to the system and method disclosed herein, the electronic keys for all of the devices are generated in the same amount of time that is required to generate one electronic key for one device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Philip Rochette, Randall Mummert
  • Patent number: 7169692
    Abstract: The present invention is an electronic interconnect comprising a bond pad consisting essentially of aluminum and copper and configured for use in semiconductor electronic devices to couple a bond wire to an integrated circuit package. The bond pad has an oxide coating residing on at least a topmost surface of the bond pad. The oxide coating consists essentially of aluminum, copper, and oxygen. Therefore, the bond pad has little, if any, naturally occurring corrosion products such as hydrated aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)3) and/or Al2Cu particles. Al(OH)3 films and Al2Cu particles have been shown to form on aluminum copper bond pads, preventing effective wire-bonding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Atmel Corporation
    Inventor: Philip A. Rochette
  • Patent number: 6989608
    Abstract: The present invention is an electronic interconnect comprising a bond pad consisting essentially of aluminum and copper and configured for use in semiconductor electronic devices to couple a bond wire to an integrated circuit package. The bond pad has an oxide coating residing on at least a topmost surface of the bond pad. The oxide coating consists essentially of aluminum, copper, and oxygen. Therefore, the bond pad has little, if any, naturally occurring corrosion products such as hydrated aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)3) and/or Al2Cu particles. Al(OH)3 films and Al2Cu particles have been shown to form on aluminum copper bond pads, preventing effective wire-bonding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Atmel Corporation
    Inventor: Philip A. Rochette
  • Publication number: 20050266669
    Abstract: The present invention is an electronic interconnect comprising a bond pad consisting essentially of aluminum and copper and configured for use in semiconductor electronic devices to couple a bond wire to an integrated circuit package. The bond pad has an oxide coating residing on at least a topmost surface of the bond pad. The oxide coating consists essentially of aluminum, copper, and oxygen. Therefore, the bond pad has little, if any, naturally occurring corrosion products such as hydrated aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)3) and/or Al2Cu particles. Al(OH)3 films and Al2Cu particles have been shown to form on aluminum copper bond pads, preventing effective wire-bonding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventor: Philip Rochette
  • Publication number: 20050224992
    Abstract: The present invention is an electronic interconnect comprising a bond pad consisting essentially of aluminum and copper and configured for use in semiconductor electronic devices to couple a bond wire to an integrated circuit package. The bond pad has an oxide coating residing on at least a topmost surface of the bond pad. The oxide coating consists essentially of aluminum, copper, and oxygen. Therefore, the bond pad has little, if any, naturally occurring corrosion products such as hydrated aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)3) and/or Al2Cu particles. Al(OH)3 films and Al2Cu particles have been shown to form on aluminum copper bond pads, preventing effective wire-bonding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventor: Philip Rochette