SELF-ALIGNED BACKSIDE INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES

Organization Name

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Ruilong Xie of Niskayuna NY (US)

Brent A. Anderson of Jericho VT (US)

Albert M. Chu of Nashua NH (US)

Lawrence A. Clevenger of Saratoga Springs NY (US)

Nicholas Anthony Lanzillo of Wynantskill NY (US)

Reinaldo Vega of Mahopac NY (US)

David Wolpert of Poughkeepsie NY (US)

SELF-ALIGNED BACKSIDE INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18176551 titled 'SELF-ALIGNED BACKSIDE INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES

The semiconductor structure described in the abstract includes two sets of backside power rail interconnects located within different cell height regions of the substrate, with isolation regions separating them.

The first plurality of backside power rail interconnects is located within a first cell height region, while the second plurality is within a second cell height region.
An isolation region separates the two cell height regions electrically.
Another isolation region is located between adjacent power rail interconnects within each set, electrically separating them.

Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in the design and manufacturing of advanced semiconductor devices. - It may find applications in the development of high-performance integrated circuits.

Problems Solved: - Provides a method to efficiently manage power distribution within semiconductor structures. - Ensures proper electrical isolation between different regions and interconnects.

Benefits: - Improved performance and reliability of semiconductor devices. - Enhanced power distribution capabilities within the structure.

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Semiconductor Power Distribution Technology This technology could be valuable in the semiconductor industry for creating more efficient and reliable integrated circuits, potentially leading to advancements in various electronic devices.

Prior Art: Research into semiconductor power distribution and isolation techniques may provide insights into similar technologies or approaches in the field.

Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in semiconductor design and power management could offer new insights or improvements related to this technology.

Questions about Semiconductor Power Distribution Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of power distribution in semiconductor structures? 2. What are the potential implications of using this technology in the development of advanced integrated circuits?

Original Abstract Submitted

A semiconductor structure includes a first plurality of backside power rail interconnects located within a first cell height region of a substrate. A second plurality of backside power rail interconnects are located within a second cell height region of the substrate. A first isolation region is located between the first cell height region of the substrate and the second cell height region of the substrate. The first isolation region electrically separates the first cell height region and the second cell height region. A second isolation region is located between adjacent power rail interconnects of the first plurality of backside power rail interconnects and between adjacent power rail interconnects of the second plurality of backside power rail interconnects. The second isolation region electrically separates the adjacent power rail interconnects.