17980728. INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
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Chanyoung Jeong of Suwon-si (KR)
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17980728 titled 'INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an integrated circuit device that includes a substrate and a unit cell. The unit cell consists of at least two discrete devices and a routing layer that routes signals and voltage to these devices. The routing layer includes a signal line and a voltage line that are spaced apart from each other in one direction, and a metal line stack is positioned between the unit cell area and the routing layer in the same direction. Contact vias are used to connect the signal line, voltage line, metal lines, and discrete devices in another direction.
- The integrated circuit device includes a unit cell with multiple discrete devices.
- The unit cell has a routing layer that routes signals and voltage to the discrete devices.
- The routing layer consists of a signal line and a voltage line that are spaced apart from each other.
- A metal line stack is positioned between the unit cell area and the routing layer.
- Contact vias are used to connect the different components in the circuit.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be used in various electronic devices that require integrated circuits, such as smartphones, computers, and IoT devices.
- It can be applied in the automotive industry for vehicle control systems and infotainment systems.
- The technology can also be used in medical devices, aerospace systems, and industrial automation.
Problems Solved
- The integrated circuit device solves the problem of efficiently routing signals and voltage to multiple discrete devices within a unit cell.
- It addresses the challenge of minimizing space requirements while maintaining proper connectivity between components.
- The technology solves the problem of optimizing the performance and functionality of integrated circuits.
Benefits
- The integrated circuit device allows for compact and efficient routing of signals and voltage.
- It enables improved performance and functionality of integrated circuits.
- The technology provides flexibility in designing and manufacturing integrated circuits.
- It allows for better integration and connectivity between different components within a unit cell.
Original Abstract Submitted
An integrated circuit device includes a substrate, and a unit cell on the substrate. The unit cell defines a unit cell area including at least two discrete devices. The unit cell includes a routing layer configured to route a signal and a voltage to the at least two discrete devices, the routing layer including a signal line and a voltage line extending in a first direction, and the signal line and the voltage line spaced apart from each other in a second direction, and a metal line stack including metal lines stacked between the unit cell area and the routing layer in the first direction. A plurality of contact vias are each configured to connect at least two adjacent ones of the signal line, the voltage line, the metal lines and the at least two discrete devices, in a third direction.
