摘要:
An integrated circuit with a matched transistor pair with a matching resistance heater coupled to each transistor of the matched transistor pair. A method for forming a matching resistance heater. A method for operating an SOI integrated circuit containing a matched transistor pair with a matching resistance heater coupled to each transistor of the matched transistor pair.
摘要:
Methods for adjusting the bulk material properties of manufactured components, such as resistors, thermistors, varistors, capacitors, resonators, oscillators, and optical components. Adjustment of the resistance of a resistor can be achieved by directing a high energy beam, such as an ultraviolet beam, onto a resistor formed from a matrix component and an embedded conductive component. The high energy beam adjusts the resistivity of the resistor material substantially without ablating the matrix component by affecting the matrix component, the conductive component, or both. Because of the lack of ablation, the material having a property to be adjusted can be a sub-layer in a laminated structure, with the high energy beam being directed through other layers formed thereon.
摘要:
A method of fabricating a resistor in which the resistance value of the resistor is measured and adjusted after silicidation is provided. The method of the present invention begins with first providing at least one resistor, e.g., polysilicon, having a resistance value on a surface of a semiconductor substrate. The at least one resistor has been subjected to a silicidation process. Next, the resistance value of the at least one resistor is measured to determine the actual resistance of the resistor after silicidation. After the measuring step, the resistance of the resistor is adjusted to achieve a desired resistance value. The adjusting may include a post silicidation rapid thermal anneal and/or a post silicidation ion implantation and a low temperature rapid thermal anneal step.
摘要:
A method for calibrating a resistance value comprises the steps of measuring a value of a reference capacitor, and adjusting a variable resistor based on the measured value of the reference capacitor. The method may more specifically comprise the steps of directing a constant current through the reference capacitor during a reference time interval; after the reference time interval, directing the constant current through the variable resistor; and varying the variable resistor value progressively by varying a control signal until a voltage of the variable resistor reaches a voltage of the reference capacitor.
摘要:
A method for modifying the value of an electrical resistance (30), comprising a ferromagnetic material (31) having a first magnetization direction, comprising the following steps of: illuminating, by a first LASER beam (14), a first area (32) of the ferromagnetic material (31), so that this area is heated at a temperature equal to or higher than the Curie temperature of the ferromagnetic material (31); applying in the first area (32) a first magnetic field having a direction opposite to the first magnetization direction of the ferromagnetic material (31); reducing the energy brought by the first LASER beam (14) to the first area (32) in order to enable the first area to be cooled to form a first controlled magnetic domain (36C).
摘要:
A method and structure for controlling the surface properties in the dielectric layers in a thin film component can be provided for improving the trimming process of thin film element. A metal fill is configured with a uniform fill pattern beneath an array of thin film resistors, and can comprise a plurality of smaller features or peaks providing a finer fill pattern that improves the control of the topology of the dielectric layers. The fill pattern can be configured in various manners, such as fill patterns parallel to the thin film resistor, fill patterns perpendicular to the thin film resistor, or fill patterns comprising a checkerboard-like configuration. The method and device for controlling the dielectric layers can also provide for a reduction in the interferences that can be caused by reflecting back of the focused energy by comprising a dispersion arrangement configured to provide dispersive grading of the laser energy below the thin film resistor and thus reduce the interaction of reflected energy with the incident laser beam. The method also improves the contrast of the laser alignment targets with respect to their background.
摘要:
Methods for adjusting the bulk material properties of manufactured components, such as resistors, thermistors, varistors, capacitors, resonators, oscillators, and optical components. Adjustment of the resistance of a resistor can be achieved by directing a high energy beam, such as an ultraviolet beam, onto a resistor formed from a matrix component and an embedded conductive component. The high energy beam adjusts the resistivity of the resistor material substantially without ablating the matrix component by affecting the matrix component, the conductive component, or both. Because of the lack of ablation, the material having a property to be adjusted can be a sub-layer in a laminated structure, with the high energy beam being directed through other layers formed thereon