Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Combined with electrical contact or lead – Of specified configuration
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-26
2006-12-26
Andújar, Leonardo (Department: 2826)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Combined with electrical contact or lead
Of specified configuration
C257S774000, C257S773000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07154184
ABSTRACT:
An interconnection is provided with a dummy interconnection connected to an interconnection body, and the dummy interconnection is provided with a stress concentration portion in which tensile stress higher than that of the interconnection body is generated. In proximity to the stress concentration portion, an insulating film formed by high-density plasma CVD is provided, and the tensile stress is generated in the stress concentration portion by the insulating film. With this structure, the occurrence of a void can be prevented at any position in the interconnection body.
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Asai Koyu
Kawata Hiroyuki
Sawada Mahito
Tobimatsu Hiroshi
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