公开(公告)号：EP2047500A4

公开(公告)日：2009-08-26

申请号：EP07853503

申请日：2007-07-24

Applicant: IBM

Inventor： POGGE H BERNHARD ,  YU ROY R

IPC: H01L21/60 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L25/065

CPC classification number: H01L24/90 ,  H01L21/76898 ,  H01L24/03 ,  H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/13 ,  H01L24/16 ,  H01L24/28 ,  H01L24/83 ,  H01L24/94 ,  H01L25/0657 ,  H01L25/50 ,  H01L2224/0401 ,  H01L2224/0557 ,  H01L2224/05647 ,  H01L2224/13009 ,  H01L2224/13099 ,  H01L2224/13124 ,  H01L2224/13144 ,  H01L2224/13147 ,  H01L2224/16147 ,  H01L2224/16237 ,  H01L2224/81141 ,  H01L2224/81191 ,  H01L2224/83194 ,  H01L2224/838 ,  H01L2224/9201 ,  H01L2224/9202 ,  H01L2225/06513 ,  H01L2225/06541 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/01004 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/0101 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01014 ,  H01L2924/01018 ,  H01L2924/01023 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/01032 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/0105 ,  H01L2924/01054 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/0132 ,  H01L2924/0133 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/10329 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/15787 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01015 ,  H01L2924/01049 ,  H01L2924/01031 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/05552

公开(公告)号：EP2084837A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-05

申请号：EP07803609.2

申请日：2007-09-27

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation IBM

Inventor： ATKINS, Robert ,  BAGHERI, Harry ,  DECUSATIS, Casimer

IPC: H04B10/155 ,  H01S5/50 ,  H04B10/17

CPC classification number: H01S5/4006 ,  H01S5/06213 ,  H01S5/5045 ,  H04B10/2914

Abstract: The invention provides a device and a method for extending the bandwidth of short wavelength and long wavelength fiber optic lengths. The invention provides for an optical transmitter package device comprising: a laser diode; and a semiconductor optical amplifier connected directly after and in close proximity to the laser diode, wherein the semiconductor optical amplifier is adapted to operate in a frequency domain such that the semiconductor optical amplifier filters and reshapes optical wavelengths from the laser diode, and wherein the semiconductor optical amplifier is biased below an amplification threshold for the semiconductor optical amplifier. The device may also comprises a feedback circuit which comprises an optical splitter, wherein the feedback circuit samples reshaped optical output from the semiconductor optical amplifier and dynamically adjusts one or both of the semiconductor optical amplifier and the laser diode. In the case of a multimode fiber, the present invention provides the additional ability to provide a controlled offset launch into the fiber and the ability to control modal noise devoid of a specialized optical connector.

公开(公告)号：EP1384336A4

公开(公告)日：2009-08-05

申请号：EP01990170

申请日：2001-12-12

Applicant: IBM

Inventor： BASSON SARA H ,  KANEVSKY DIMITRI ,  SABATH MARIUSZ ,  SEDIVY JAN ,  ZLATSIN ALEXANDER

IPC: H04B7/26 ,  H04W16/26 ,  H04B7/15

CPC classification number: H04B7/2606 ,  H04W16/26

Abstract: A method and system for forming a virtual network. The method comprises the steps of providing each of a plurality of mobile objects (102, 105) with a transceiver (104), and transmitting a cellular/radio signals from a source (101). At least a first (105) of the mobile objects is located in an area (100) where the transceiver (104) of the first mobile object (105) does not receive the signal directly from the source (101), while a second (102) of the mobile objects is in a position where the transceiver (104) of the second mobile object (102) receives the signal directly from the source (101). The transceiver (104) of the second mobile object (102) is used to receive the signal directly from the source (101) and to transmit the signal to the transceiver (104) of the first mobile object (105).

公开(公告)号：EP2035923A4

公开(公告)日：2009-07-22

申请号：EP07796090

申请日：2007-06-14

Applicant: IBM

Inventor： MOHINDRA AJAY ,  NAIK VIJAY K

IPC: G06F9/445

CPC classification number: H04L41/5041 ,  G06F8/60 ,  H04L41/0816 ,  H04L41/0893 ,  H04L41/5022

Abstract: A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer usable program code are provided for maintaining computer network. Resources (518A,518B,518C) and services (520A,520B,520C) affected by a change to a resource (518A,518B,518C) are identified in response to receiving a request for the change (506). A determination of an optimal time for the change is made (512) based on a policy (514) associated with the service (520A,520B,520C). The change is deployed with a deployment engine (516).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于维护计算机网络的计算机实现的方法，数据处理系统和计算机可用程序代码。 响应于接收到对于改变的请求（506），识别受资源（518A，518B，518C）的改变影响的资源（518A，518B，518C）和服务（520A，520B，520C）。 基于与服务（520A，520B，520C）相关联的策略（514）来确定用于改变的最佳时间（512）。 使用部署引擎部署更改（516）。

公开(公告)号：EP1366512A4

公开(公告)日：2009-07-08

申请号：EP01987440

申请日：2001-12-19

Applicant: IBM

Inventor： WALKER GEORGE F ,  GOLDBLATT RONALD D ,  GRUBER PETER A ,  HORTON RAYMOND R ,  PETRARCA KEVIN S ,  VOLANT RICHARD P ,  CHENG TIEN-JEN

IPC: H01L23/52 ,  H01L21/3205 ,  H01L21/60 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L21/44 ,  H01L23/48

CPC classification number: H01L24/48 ,  H01L21/76865 ,  H01L21/76873 ,  H01L21/76879 ,  H01L24/03 ,  H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/11 ,  H01L24/13 ,  H01L24/45 ,  H01L24/85 ,  H01L2224/0401 ,  H01L2224/04042 ,  H01L2224/04073 ,  H01L2224/05083 ,  H01L2224/05139 ,  H01L2224/05144 ,  H01L2224/05147 ,  H01L2224/05155 ,  H01L2224/05169 ,  H01L2224/05181 ,  H01L2224/05556 ,  H01L2224/05572 ,  H01L2224/05644 ,  H01L2224/05664 ,  H01L2224/05669 ,  H01L2224/11912 ,  H01L2224/13022 ,  H01L2224/13099 ,  H01L2224/131 ,  H01L2224/13116 ,  H01L2224/16 ,  H01L2224/45144 ,  H01L2224/48453 ,  H01L2224/48463 ,  H01L2224/48644 ,  H01L2224/48664 ,  H01L2224/48669 ,  H01L2224/85201 ,  H01L2224/85203 ,  H01L2224/85205 ,  H01L2224/85207 ,  H01L2924/0001 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01014 ,  H01L2924/01019 ,  H01L2924/01024 ,  H01L2924/01028 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/01042 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/0105 ,  H01L2924/01072 ,  H01L2924/01073 ,  H01L2924/01075 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01327 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/04953 ,  H01L2924/05042 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/30105 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/05552 ,  H01L2924/00015 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: A process is described for forming a common input-output (I/O) site that is suitable for both wire-bond and solder bump flip chip connections, such as controlled-collapse chip connections (C4). The present invention is particularly suited to semiconductor chips that use copper as the interconnection material, in which the soft dielectrics used in manufacturing such chips are susceptible to damage due to bonding forces. The present invention reduces the risk of damage by providing site having a noble metal on the top surface of the pad, while providing a diffusion barrier to maintain the high conductivity of the metal interconnects. Process steps for forming an I/O site within a substrate are reduced by providing a method for selectively depositing metal layers in a feature formed in the substrate. Since the I/O sites of the present invention may be used for either wire-bond or solder bump connections, this provides increased flexibility for chip interconnection options, while also reducing process costs.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于形成适用于引线键合和焊料凸点倒装芯片连接（例如可控塌陷芯片连接（C4））的公共输入 - 输出（I / O）位置的过程。 本发明特别适用于使用铜作为互连材料的半导体芯片，其中用于制造这种芯片的软电介质容易因结合力而损坏。 本发明通过在衬垫的顶表面上提供具有贵金属的部位，同时提供扩散阻挡层以维持金属互连的高导电性，从而降低了损坏的风险。 通过提供在衬底中形成的特征中选择性地沉积金属层的方法来减少用于在衬底内形成I / O部位的工艺步骤。 由于本发明的I / O站点可以用于引线键合或焊料凸点连接，这为芯片互连选项提供了增加的灵活性，同时还降低了工艺成本。

公开(公告)号：EP1340171A4

公开(公告)日：2009-07-08

申请号：EP01270032

申请日：2001-11-29

Applicant: IBM

Inventor： PRABHAKAR SAMUEL MUTHIAH ,  STRIEMER BRYAN LESTER ,  VALDEZ LUIS JR ,  VAN LEEUWEN GEORGE WILLARD

IPC: G06F12/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F17/60

CPC classification number: H04L67/16 ,  G06F1/163 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04W84/10 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: A wearable data network is disclosed. The wearable data network includes a universal data warehouse (UDW) (105) and at least one purpose optimized device (POD) (110). The UDW (105) is carried out by the user and is, essentially, a personal data warehouse to store data having a variety of different types and uses (e.g., personal financial data, audio and video files, and presentation files). The UDW (105), however, is incapable of processing the user's data. Instead, one POD (110) is used in conjunction with one or more UDWs (105) to process the user's data. As is suggested by its name, a POD (110) is a device that has been optimized to carry out a specific purpose. One example, is a POD (110) that is designed to play the user's audio files, another example is a POD (110) that is designed to render the user's video files, and yet another example is a POD (115) that is designed to render the user's presentation files.

公开(公告)号：EP1402386A4

公开(公告)日：2009-06-24

申请号：EP02721138

申请日：2002-02-25

Applicant: IBM

Inventor： CHEN DONG ,  COTEUS PAUL W ,  GARA ALAN G ,  GIAMPAPA MARK E ,  TAKKEN TODD E

IPC: G06F11/10 ,  H04L29/12 ,  G06F9/46 ,  G06F9/52 ,  G06F11/00 ,  G06F11/20 ,  G06F12/00 ,  G06F12/02 ,  G06F12/08 ,  G06F12/10 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F13/24 ,  G06F13/38 ,  G06F15/173 ,  G06F15/177 ,  G06F15/80 ,  G06F17/14 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04L7/02 ,  H04L7/033 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04L25/02 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H05K7/20836 ,  F24F11/77 ,  G06F9/52 ,  G06F9/526 ,  G06F15/17381 ,  G06F17/142 ,  G09G5/008 ,  H04L7/0338 ,  Y02B30/746

Abstract: A fan module including: two or more individual fans, each fan having an air movement means and a motor engaged with the air movement means for accelerating air entering each of the two or more individual fans; a temperature sensor for sensing a temperature associated with the two or more fans and for outputting a first signal corresponding to the temperature; rotational speed sensor for outputting a second signal corresponding to a rotational speed of each of the two or more fans; and a processor for receiving the first and second signals and controlling the two or more individual fans based on the first and second signals.

公开(公告)号：EP1815506A4

公开(公告)日：2009-06-10

申请号：EP05820872

申请日：2005-11-10

Applicant: IBM

Inventor： YANG HAINING S

IPC: H01L21/8238 ,  H01L21/336

CPC classification number: H01L21/823807 ,  H01L21/823835 ,  H01L21/823842 ,  H01L21/823864 ,  H01L29/665 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/6656 ,  H01L29/7843 ,  H01L29/7845

Abstract: A method of manufacturing complementary metal oxide semiconductor transistors forms different types of transistors such as N-type metal oxide semiconductor (NMOS) transistors and P-type metal oxide semiconductor (PMOS) transistors (first and second type transistors) on a substrate (12). The method forms an optional oxide layer (52) on the NMOS transistors and the PMOS transistors and then covers the NMOS transistors and the PMOS transistors with a hard material (50) such as a silicon nitride layer. Following this, the method patterns portions of the hard material layer (50), such that the hard material layer remains only over the NMOS transistors. Next, the method heats (178, 204) the NMOS transistors and then removes the remaining portions of the hard material layer (50). By creating compressive stress in the gates (22) and tensile stress (70) in the channel regions of the NMOS transistors (NFETs), without creating stress in the gates (20) or channel regions of the PMOS transistors (PFETs), the method improves performance of the NFETs without degrading performance of the PFETs.

公开(公告)号：EP1495365A4

公开(公告)日：2009-06-03

申请号：EP03723925

申请日：2003-04-01

Applicant: IBM

Inventor： PFEIFFER DIRK ,  ANGELOPOULOS MARIE ,  BABICH KATHERINA ,  BROCK PHILLIP ,  HUANG WU-SONG ,  MAHOROWALA ARPAN P ,  MEDEIROS DAVID R ,  SOORIYAKUMARAN RATNAM

IPC: G03F7/11 ,  G03F7/004 ,  G03F7/038 ,  G03F7/075 ,  G03F7/09 ,  H01L21/027 ,  G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/26 ,  H01L21/312

CPC classification number: H01L21/0276 ,  G03F7/0045 ,  G03F7/0757 ,  G03F7/091 ,  Y10S430/151

Abstract: Antireflective compositions characterized by the presence of an SiO-containing polymer having chromophore moieties and transparent moieties are useful antireflective hardmask compositions in lithographic processes. These compositions provide outstanding optical, mechanical and etch selectivity properties while being applicable using spin-on application techniques. The compositions of the invention are advantagously useful with shorter wavelenght lithographic processes and/or have minimal residual acid content.

公开(公告)号：EP1999664A4

公开(公告)日：2009-05-27

申请号：EP07717461

申请日：2007-01-29

Applicant: IBM

Inventor： DICKSTEIN ERIC ,  DZIEDZIC ALAN ,  BURDA RICHARD

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G05B19/41865 ,  G05B2219/32247 ,  G05B2219/35532 ,  G05B2219/45031 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/3295 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y02P90/20 ,  Y02P90/86 ,  Y10S707/99943

Abstract: A system (110) for dispatching a plurality of semiconductor lots (155, 160) among a plurality of tools is provided. The system includes a dispatch server manager (120) and a dispatch integrator and display device (110). The dispatch integrator and display device conveys a dispatch request (115) to the manager and receives a dispatch list (125) from the manager. The manager queries for a processing status of the plurality of semiconductor lots and displays a dispatch list in response to the processing status. The dispatch list includes an associated reason and/or code (180) related to the processing status.