External power ring with multiple tapings to reduce IR drop...

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2001-10-23

2008-08-26

Vu, Hung (Department: 2811)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Combined with electrical contact or lead

Configuration or pattern of bonds

C257S207000, C257S208000, C257S691000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07417328

ABSTRACT:
A power bus for use in an IC is disclosed that is configured as a grid and further formed using strips formed on I/O pads such as data I/O and multi-level voltage I/O pads. An IC is disclosed comprising a power supply I/O pad and a data I/O pad which are made of a deposited conductor. The power supply I/O pad is connected to a power bus and the data I/O pad is connected to circuitry. A strip of deposited conductor is formed closely adjacent to the data I/O pad wherein the strip is connected to the power bus. Parallel paths are developed within the integrated circuit to distribute power within the circuit. A similar approach is taken with respect to multi-level I/O pads. The power bus provide for reduced IR drops and better power supplies to core logic within an integrated circuit.

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