Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Electrostatic capacitors – Fixed capacitor
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Ha, Nguyen T (Department: 2831)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Electrostatic capacitors
Fixed capacitor
C361S302000, C361S305000, C361S311000, C361S313000, C361S306100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07990676
ABSTRACT:
Density-conforming vertical plate capacitors exhibiting enhanced capacitance and methods for fabricating density-conforming vertical plate capacitors exhibiting enhanced capacitance are provided. An embodiment of the density-conforming vertical plate capacitor comprises a first conductive interconnect and a second conductive interconnect. The second conductive interconnect overlies the first conductive interconnect and is substantially aligned with the first conductive interconnect. A via bar electrically couples the first conductive interconnect and the second conductive interconnect. The via bar has a width and a length that is larger than the width and contributes to the capacitance of the vertical plate capacitor.
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Advanced Micro Devices , Inc.
Ha Nguyen T
Ingrassia Fisher & Lorenz P.C.
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