Electronic digital logic circuitry – Signal sensitivity or transmission integrity
Reexamination Certificate
2009-09-08
2010-11-23
Le, Don P (Department: 2819)
Electronic digital logic circuitry
Signal sensitivity or transmission integrity
C326S093000, C333S012000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07839161
ABSTRACT:
According to one general aspect, an apparatus may include a clock channel, a shielding tunnel, and clock repeaters. In various embodiments, the clock channel may be configured to carry the clock signal, and may include a portion of a metal layer of an integrated circuit. In some embodiments, the shielding tunnel may be configured to shield, in at least four directions, the clock channel from other signals, and may include portions of a at least three metal layers of the integrated circuit. The shielding tunnel may be connected to the positive and negative supplies in order to provide the required power for the clock repeaters.
REFERENCES:
patent: 7173327 (2007-02-01), Siniaguine
Brake Hughes Bellermann LLP
Broadcom Corporation
Le Don P
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