18080832. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND LAYOUT DESIGN METHOD simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND LAYOUT DESIGN METHOD

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Jeong-Lim Kim of Seoul (KR)

Myung Soo Noh of Suwon-si (KR)

No Young Chung of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Seok Yun Jeong of Osan-si (KR)

Young Han Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR)

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND LAYOUT DESIGN METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18080832 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND LAYOUT DESIGN METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a semiconductor device that consists of two unit cells. Each unit cell has a fin pattern, a gate pattern, and a contact. The gate patterns and contacts are arranged in a straight line, and a middle contact connects the two contacts.

  • The semiconductor device comprises two unit cells with specific patterns and contacts.
  • The gate patterns and contacts are arranged in a straight line.
  • A middle contact connects the two contacts.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various fields, including:

  • Electronics manufacturing
  • Semiconductor industry
  • Integrated circuit design

Problems Solved

The semiconductor device addresses the following issues:

  • Efficient arrangement of gate patterns and contacts
  • Simplified connection between contacts
  • Improved performance and functionality of semiconductor devices

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Enhanced efficiency in manufacturing and design processes
  • Improved performance and functionality of semiconductor devices
  • Simplified connection between contacts, leading to easier integration and assembly


Original Abstract Submitted

A semiconductor device comprising first and second unit cells, the first unit cell comprising a first fin pattern extending in a first direction, a first gate pattern extending in a second direction, and a first contact disposed on a side of the first gate pattern contacting the first fin pattern, the second unit cell comprising a second fin pattern extending in the first direction, a second gate pattern extending in the second direction, and a second contact disposed on a side of the second gate pattern contacting the second fin pattern, wherein the first and second gate patterns are spaced apart and lie on a first straight line extending in the second direction, the first and second contacts are spaced apart and lie on a second straight line extending in the second direction, and a first middle contact is disposed on and connects the first and second contacts.