Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Physical configuration of semiconductor – Groove
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-22
2008-01-22
Clark, S. V. (Department: 2823)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Physical configuration of semiconductor
Groove
C257S559000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07321159
ABSTRACT:
Methods for fabricating an assembly having functional blocks coupling to a substrate. The method includes providing the substrate with receptor sites wherein each of the receptor sites is designed to couple to one of the functional blocks. Electrodes are coupled to the substrate. The electrodes cover the receptor sites such that portions of the receptor sites are coated with the electrodes. Applying a voltage source to the electrodes using a first electrical circuit such that each electrode has a voltage different from another electrode. The electrodes form an electric field. The functional blocks having electronic devices and being in a slurry solution are dispensed over the substrate. Each functional block is fabricated out of materials having a high dielectric constant such that said functional blocks are attracted to the higher field strength regions and are guided to the receptor sites.
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Alien Technology Corporation
Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Clark S. V.
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