Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Responsive to non-electrical signal – Magnetic field
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
Nguyen, Cuong (Department: 2811)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Responsive to non-electrical signal
Magnetic field
C257S295000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07105903
ABSTRACT:
Structures for electrical communication with an overlying electrode for a semiconductor element and methods for fabricating such structures are provided. The structure for electrical communication with an overlying electrode comprises a first electrode having a lateral dimension, a semiconductor element overlying the first electrode, and a second electrode overlying the semiconductor element. The second electrode has a lateral dimension that is less than the lateral dimension of the first electrode. A conductive hardmask overlies the second electrode and is in electrical communication with the second electrode. The conductive hardmask has a lateral dimension that is substantially equal to the lateral dimension of the first electrode. A conductive contact element is in electrical communication with the conductive hardmask.
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Butcher Brian R.
Grynkewich Gregory W.
Kyler Kelly W.
Smith Kenneth H.
Williams Richard G.
Freescale Semiconductor Inc.
Ingrassia Fisher & Lorenz
Nguyen Cuong
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