Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Electrostatic capacitors – Fixed capacitor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-27
2005-12-27
Mayo, William H. (Department: 2831)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Electrostatic capacitors
Fixed capacitor
C361S306100, C361S303000, C361S311000, C361S313000, C361S321100, C361S321500
Reexamination Certificate
active
06980414
ABSTRACT:
A capacitor structure is provided that includes a substrate, a first group of conducting strips, a second group of conducting strips, a third group of conducting strips, and a fourth group of conducting strips. The capacitor structure can further include a first set of vertical vias, a second set of vertical vias, a third set of vertical vias, and a fourth set of vertical vias.
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