18205814. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Kern Rim of Suwon-si (KR)

Doo Hyun Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Heon Jong Shin of Suwon-si (KR)

Jin Young Park of Suwon-si (KR)

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18205814 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The semiconductor device described in the abstract includes active patterns, gate electrodes, active cuts, and vias on a substrate. Here are the key points of the innovation:

  • The semiconductor device has first through third active patterns on a substrate surface.
  • A gate electrode extends on the first active pattern.
  • Active cuts separate the active patterns and extend in a specific direction.
  • Vias extend vertically through the active patterns and into the substrate.

Potential Applications

This semiconductor device could be used in:

  • Integrated circuits
  • Microprocessors
  • Memory devices

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Increasing circuit density
  • Enhancing performance
  • Reducing power consumption

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Improved functionality
  • Higher efficiency
  • Enhanced reliability

Potential Commercial Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Consumer electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Automotive industry

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be:

  • Semiconductor devices with similar active patterns and cuts.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing semiconductor devices?

This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing semiconductor devices in terms of performance, efficiency, or cost.

What are the specific manufacturing processes involved in creating this semiconductor device?

The article does not detail the specific manufacturing processes involved in creating this semiconductor device, such as lithography, etching, or doping techniques.


Original Abstract Submitted

A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes first through third active patterns extending in and spaced apart from each other along a first direction on a first surface of a substrate; a first gate electrode extending in a second direction on the first active pattern; a first active cut between the first and second active patterns, wherein the first active cut extends in the second direction, and the first active cut is spaced apart from the first gate electrode in the first direction; a second active cut between the second and third active patterns, wherein the second active cut extends in the second direction, and the second active cut is spaced apart from the first active cut in the first direction; and a first through via extending vertically through the second active pattern between the first and second active cuts, and into the substrate.