Interface device with integrated solar cell(S) for power collection
    41.
    发明授权
    Interface device with integrated solar cell(S) for power collection 有权
    具有用于集电的集成太阳能电池(S)的接口装置

    公开(公告)号:US08384690B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-26

    申请号:US12779994

    申请日:2010-05-14

    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an interface device (e.g., a display, touchpad, touchscreen display, etc.) with integrated power collection functions. In one embodiment, a solar cell or solar cell array can be located within a substrate at a first surface and an array of interface elements can also be located within the substrate at the first surface such that portions of the solar cell(s) laterally surround the individual interface elements or groups thereof. In another embodiment, a solar cell or solar cell array can be located within the substrate at a first surface and an array of interface elements can be located within the substrate at a second surface opposite the first surface (i.e., opposite the solar cell or solar cell array). In yet another embodiment, an array of diodes, which can function as either solar cells or sensing elements, can be within a substrate at a first surface and can be wired to allow for selective operation in either a power collection mode or sensing mode.

    Abstract translation: 这里公开了具有集成的功率收集功能的接口设备(例如,显示器,触摸板,触摸屏显示器等)的实施例。 在一个实施例中,太阳能电池或太阳能电池阵列可以位于第一表面的衬底内,并且界面元件阵列也可以位于第一表面的衬底内,使得太阳能电池的一部分横向包围 各个接口元件或其组合。 在另一个实施例中,太阳能电池或太阳能电池阵列可以位于第一表面的衬底内,并且界面元件的阵列可以位于衬底内的与第一表面相对的第二表面(即,与太阳能电池或太阳能 单元阵列)。 在另一个实施例中,可以用作太阳能电池或感测元件的二极管阵列可以在第一表面的衬底内,并且可以被布线以允许在电力收集模式或感测模式中的选择性操作。

    Random personalization of chips during fabrication
    42.
    发明授权
    Random personalization of chips during fabrication 有权
    制造期间芯片的随机个性化

    公开(公告)号:US08015514B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-06

    申请号:US12344725

    申请日:2008-12-29

    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a method for randomly personalizing chips during fabrication, a personalized chip structure and a design structure for such a personalized chip structure. The embodiments use electronic device design and manufacturing processes to randomly or pseudo-randomly create a specific variation in one or more instances of a particular electronic device formed on each chip. The device design and manufacturing processes are tuned so that the specific variation occurs with some predetermined probability, resulting in a desired hardware distribution and personalizing each chip. The resulting personalized chips can be used for modal distribution of chips. For example, chips can be personalized to allow sorting when a single chip design can be used to support multiple applications. The resulting personalized chips can also be used for random number generation for creating unique on-chip identifiers, private keys, etc.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于在制造期间随机个性化芯片的方法的实施例,个性化芯片结构和用于这种个性化芯片结构的设计结构。 实施例使用电子设备设计和制造过程来随机地或伪随机地在每个芯片上形成的特定电子设备的一个或多个实例中创建特定变化。 调整设备设计和制造过程,使得特定变化以某种预定概率发生,从而产生期望的硬件分布和个性化每个芯片。 所得到的个性化芯片可用于芯片的模态分配。 例如,当单芯片设计可用于支持多种应用时,芯片可以被个性化以允许排序。 所产生的个性化芯片也可以用于随机数生成,用于创建唯一的片上标识符,私钥等。

    CMOS imager with Cu wiring and method of eliminating high reflectivity interfaces therefrom
    43.
    发明授权
    CMOS imager with Cu wiring and method of eliminating high reflectivity interfaces therefrom 失效
    具有Cu布线的CMOS成像器和从其中消除高反射率界面的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07772028B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-10

    申请号:US11959841

    申请日:2007-12-19

    Abstract: A CMOS image sensor and method of fabrication wherein the sensor includes Copper (Cu) metallization levels allowing for incorporation of a thinner interlevel dielectric stack to result in a pixel array exhibiting increased light sensitivity. The CMOS image sensor includes structures having a minimum thickness of barrier layer metal that traverses the optical path of each pixel in the sensor array or, that have portions of barrier layer metal selectively removed from the optical paths of each pixel, thereby minimizing reflectance. That is, by implementing various block or single mask methodologies, portions of the barrier layer metal are completely removed at locations of the optical path for each pixel in the array. In a further embodiment, the barrier metal layer may be formed atop the Cu metallization by a self-aligned deposition.

    Abstract translation: CMOS图像传感器和制造方法,其中传感器包括铜(Cu)金属化水平,允许结合较薄的层间电介质堆叠以产生呈现增加的光灵敏度的像素阵列。 CMOS图像传感器包括具有穿过传感器阵列中的每个像素的光路的阻挡层金属的最小厚度的结构,或者具有从每个像素的光路中选择性地去除的阻挡层金属的部分,从而使反射率最小化的结构。 也就是说,通过实现各种块或单掩模方法,在阵列中的每个像素的光路的位置处完全去除了阻挡层金属的部分。 在另一个实施例中,阻挡金属层可以通过自对准沉积形成在Cu金属化之上。

    Damascene copper wiring optical image sensor
    44.
    发明授权
    Damascene copper wiring optical image sensor 有权
    大马士革铜线接线光学图像传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07655495B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-02

    申请号:US11623977

    申请日:2007-01-17

    Abstract: A CMOS image sensor array and method of fabrication wherein the sensor includes Copper (Cu) metallization levels allowing for incorporation of a thinner interlevel dielectric stack with improved thickness uniformity to result in a pixel array exhibiting increased light sensitivity. In the sensor array, each Cu metallization level includes a Cu metal wire structure formed at locations between each array pixel and, a barrier material layer is formed on top each Cu metal wire structure that traverses the pixel optical path. By implementing a single mask or self-aligned mask methodology, a single etch is conducted to completely remove the interlevel dielectric and barrier layers that traverse the optical path. The etched opening is then refilled with dielectric material. Prior to depositing the refill dielectric, a layer of either reflective or absorptive material is formed along the sidewalls of the etched opening to improve sensitivity of the pixels by either reflecting light to the underlying photodiode or by eliminating light reflections.

    Abstract translation: CMOS图像传感器阵列和制造方法,其中传感器包括铜(Cu)金属化水平,允许结合更薄的层间电介质叠层,具有改进的厚度均匀性,以产生呈现增加的光敏度的像素阵列。 在传感器阵列中,每个Cu金属化层包括在每个阵列像素之间的位置处形成的Cu金属线结构,并且阻挡材料层形成在穿过像素光路的每个Cu金属线结构上。 通过实现单掩模或自对准掩模方法,进行单次蚀刻以完全去除穿过光路的层间电介质层和阻挡层。 然后将蚀刻的开口用电介质材料重新填充。 在沉积再充填电介质之前,沿蚀刻开口的侧壁形成反射或吸收材料层,以通过将光反射到下面的光电二极管或通过消除光反射来提高像素的灵敏度。

    THREE DIMENSIONAL VERTICAL E-FUSE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    46.
    发明申请
    THREE DIMENSIONAL VERTICAL E-FUSE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME 失效
    三维垂直电子熔断器结构及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090085152A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-02

    申请号:US11865079

    申请日:2007-10-01

    CPC classification number: H01L23/5256 H01L23/62 H01L2924/0002 H01L2924/00

    Abstract: Three dimensional vertical e-fuse structures and methods of manufacturing the same are provided herein. The method of forming a fuse structure comprises providing a substrate including an insulator layer and forming an opening in the insulator layer. The method further comprises forming a conductive layer along a sidewall of the opening and filling the opening with an insulator material. The vertical e-fuse structure comprises a first contact layer and a second contact layer. The structure further includes a conductive material lined within a via and in electrical contact with the first contact layer and the second contact layer. The conductive material has an increased resistance as a current is applied thereto.

    Abstract translation: 本文提供三维垂直电子熔丝结构及其制造方法。 形成熔丝结构的方法包括提供包括绝缘体层并在绝缘体层中形成开口的衬底。 该方法还包括沿着开口的侧壁形成导电层并用绝缘体材料填充开口。 垂直e熔丝结构包括第一接触层和第二接触层。 该结构还包括衬里在通孔内并与第一接触层和第二接触层电接触的导电材料。 当施加电流时,导电材料具有增加的电阻。

    Recessed gate for an image sensor
    48.
    发明授权
    Recessed gate for an image sensor 有权
    嵌入式门用于图像传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07217968B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-15

    申请号:US10905097

    申请日:2004-12-15

    Abstract: A novel image sensor cell structure and method of manufacture. The imaging sensor comprises a substrate, a gate comprising a dielectric layer and gate conductor formed on the dielectric layer, a collection well layer of a first conductivity type formed below a surface of the substrate adjacent a first side of the gate conductor, a pinning layer of a second conductivity type formed atop the collection well at the substrate surface, and a diffusion region of a first conductivity type formed adjacent a second side of the gate conductor, the gate conductor forming a channel region between the collection well layer and the diffusion region. Part of the gate conductor bottom is recessed below the surface of the substrate. Preferably, a portion of the gate conductor is recessed at or below a bottom surface of the pinning layer to a depth such that the collection well intersects the channel region.

    Abstract translation: 一种新颖的图像传感器单元结构及其制造方法。 成像传感器包括基板,包括电介质层和形成在电介质层上的栅极导体的栅极,形成在与栅极导体的第一侧相邻的基板的表面下面的第一导电类型的收集阱层,钉扎层 在基板表面上形成在集合阱顶部的第二导电类型的第一导电类型的扩散区和在栅极导体的第二侧附近形成的第一导电类型的扩散区,栅极导体在集电阱层和扩散区之间形成沟道区 。 栅极导体底部的一部分凹陷在基板的表面下方。 优选地,栅极导体的一部分在钉扎层的底表面处或下方凹陷到使得收集阱与沟道区相交的深度。

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