17731464. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
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Chanyoung Jeong of Hwaseong-si (KR)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17731464 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a semiconductor device that includes a standard cell array, power supply lines, a capacitor structure, and contacts connecting the capacitor structure and the standard cell array. Each standard cell provides a unit capacitor circuit with capacitance based on the connection structure of its transistors.
- The semiconductor device includes a standard cell array with multiple standard cells.
- Power supply lines are present to provide a power supply voltage and extend in a specific direction.
- A capacitor structure is formed on the standard cell array, consisting of electrode structures in multiple dielectric layers.
- The capacitor structure includes vias that connect the electrode structures.
- Contacts are used to electrically connect the capacitor structure and the standard cell array.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Integrated circuits and microprocessors
- Memory devices and storage systems
- Communication devices and networks
- Consumer electronics and mobile devices
Problems solved by this technology:
- Increased capacitance and improved performance of standard cells
- Efficient power supply and voltage regulation in semiconductor devices
- Enhanced functionality and reliability of integrated circuits
Benefits of this technology:
- Higher performance and efficiency in semiconductor devices
- Improved power management and voltage stability
- Increased functionality and reliability of integrated circuits
- Potential for smaller and more compact electronic devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
A semiconductor device includes: a standard cell array including a plurality of standard cells, each of the plurality of standard cells; a plurality of power supply lines configured to provide a power supply voltage and extending in a first direction; a capacitor structure including electrode structures included in each of a plurality of dielectric layers formed on the standard cell array, the capacitor structure having vias connecting the electrode structures; and contacts electrically connecting the capacitor structure and the standard cell array to each other. Each of the plurality of standard cells provides a unit capacitor circuit having capacitance that is based on a connection structure of active regions and gates of first and second transistors thereof.
