Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company, ltd. (20240201727). CLOCK SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE AND METHOD simplified abstract
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CLOCK SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE AND METHOD
Organization Name
taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company, ltd.
Inventor(s)
Jerry Chang Jui Kao of Hsinchu (TW)
Sheng-Hsiung Chen of Hsinchu (TW)
Yung-Chen Chien of Hsinchu (TW)
Chung-Hsing Wang of Hsinchu (TW)
CLOCK SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240201727 titled 'CLOCK SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE AND METHOD
The clock distribution system described in the patent application consists of a clock mesh structure with first, second, and third metal patterns that are electrically coupled with each other. The second axis is perpendicular to the first axis, while the third axis is at an angle to both the first and second axes. The main metal patterns of each axis overlap without overlapping the other metal patterns.
- Clock distribution system with a unique clock mesh structure
- Metal patterns along different axes are electrically connected
- Second axis is perpendicular to the first axis, third axis is at an angle to both
- Main metal patterns overlap without overlapping other metal patterns
Potential Applications: - Integrated circuits - Semiconductor devices - High-performance computing systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient clock distribution - Reduced signal interference - Improved overall system performance
Benefits: - Enhanced signal integrity - Increased reliability - Higher processing speeds
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Clock Distribution System for Semiconductor Devices This technology can be utilized in the development of high-speed processors, data centers, and telecommunications equipment, enhancing their performance and reliability.
Questions about Clock Distribution Systems: 1. How does the unique clock mesh structure improve signal integrity in semiconductor devices? 2. What are the advantages of having metal patterns along different axes in a clock distribution system?
Original Abstract Submitted
a clock distribution system includes a clock mesh structure which has first metal patterns extending along a first axis, second metal patterns extending along a second axis, third metal patterns extending along a third axis. the first metal patterns, second metal patterns, and third metal patterns are electrically coupled with each other. the second axis is transverse to the first axis. the third axis is oblique to both the first axis and the second axis. the first metal patterns include a main first metal pattern, and other first metal patterns. the second metal patterns include a main second metal pattern, and other second metal patterns. the third metal patterns include a main third metal pattern, and other third metal patterns. the main third metal pattern overlaps the main first metal pattern and the main second metal pattern, without overlapping the other first metal patterns or the other second metal patterns
