Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Integrated circuit structure with electrically isolated... – Passive components in ics
Reexamination Certificate
2009-02-25
2010-11-23
Dang, Phuc T (Department: 2892)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Integrated circuit structure with electrically isolated...
Passive components in ics
C257S532000, C257S737000, C361S760000, C361S765000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07838964
ABSTRACT:
Micromodules and methods of making them are disclosed. An exemplary micromodule includes a substrate having a thin film inductor, and a bumped die mounted on the substrate and over the thin film inductor.
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Carobolante Francesco
Hawks Douglas Alan
Dang Phuc T
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
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