Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Combined with electrical contact or lead – Of specified material other than unalloyed aluminum
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-10
2008-06-10
Coleman, W. David (Department: 2823)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Combined with electrical contact or lead
Of specified material other than unalloyed aluminum
C257SE21175, C205S080000, C205S082000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07385290
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for forming conductive interconnect layers useful in articles such as semiconductor chips, memory devices, semiconductor dies, circuit modules, and electronic systems. An electrochemical cell may be used in the reduction of oxides on a dual-purpose layer.
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Coleman W. David
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
Nguyen Khiem D
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
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