17822559. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH DAISY-CHAINED DELAY CELLS AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME simplified abstract (TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH DAISY-CHAINED DELAY CELLS AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME
Organization Name
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
Inventor(s)
Zhang-Ying Yan of Hsinchu (TW)
Jerry Chang Jui Kao of Hsinchu (TW)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH DAISY-CHAINED DELAY CELLS AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17822559 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH DAISY-CHAINED DELAY CELLS AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME
Simplified Explanation
The semiconductor device described in the patent application includes:
- A first dummy group with a set of dummy transistors
- A first delay cell with a set of active transistors
- A second delay cell with another set of active transistors
- A second dummy group with another set of dummy transistors
- The first and second dummy groups and the first and second delay cells are arranged in a specific sequence relative to a first direction
Potential applications of this technology:
- Improved performance and efficiency in semiconductor devices
- Enhanced signal processing capabilities
- Increased reliability in electronic systems
Problems solved by this technology:
- Minimizing signal delays in semiconductor devices
- Reducing power consumption in electronic systems
- Enhancing overall functionality of electronic devices
Benefits of this technology:
- Higher speed and performance in semiconductor devices
- Lower power consumption and energy efficiency
- Improved reliability and functionality in electronic systems
Original Abstract Submitted
A semiconductor device includes a first dummy group having a first set of dummy transistors; a first delay cell having a first set of active transistors; a second delay cell having a second set of active transistors; a second dummy group having a second set of dummy transistors; and relative to a first direction the first and second dummy groups and the first and second delay cells being arranged in a first sequence arranged as the first dummy group, the first delay cell, the second delay cell, and the second dummy group; and the first and second delay cells being free from having another dummy group therebetween.
