Patents by Inventor Terry J. Brabazon

Terry J. Brabazon 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).

  • Precision analog metal-metal capacitor
    Patent number: 6008083
    Abstract: A precision analog metal-metal capacitor is fabricated by forming a first capacitor plate in an insulation layer by forming a trench therein, depositing metal within the trench and planarizing the device. A thin dielectric layer is then deposited and patterned over the first capacitor plate. A second insulator is then deposited over the device and discrete openings etched therein to expose the insulation layer and first metal plate. Metal is deposited within the openings and planarized, thereby forming a contact to the first metal plate and the second metal plate of the capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Terry J. Brabazon, Badih El-Kareh, Stuart R. Martin, Matthew J. Rutten, Carter W. Kaanta
  • Precision analog metal-metal capacitor
    Patent number: 5708559
    Abstract: A precision analog metal-metal capacitor is fabricated by forming a first capacitor plate in an insulation layer by forming a trench therein, depositing metal within the trench and planarizing the device. A thin dielectric layer is then deposited and patterned over the first capacitor plate. A second insulator is then deposited over the device and discrete openings etched therein to expose the insulation layer and first metal plate. Metal is deposited within the openings and planarized, thereby forming a contact to the first metal plate and the second metal plate of the capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Terry J. Brabazon, Badih El-Kareh, Stuart R. Martin, Matthew J. Rutten, Carter W. Kaanta