Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Alignment marks
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-21
2011-11-01
Smith, Zandra (Department: 2822)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Alignment marks
C257S048000, C257SE23179, C438S401000, C438S692000, C438S710000, C438S720000, C438S700000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08049345
ABSTRACT:
An overlay mark is used in pattern registration on a semiconductor wafer with an oxide layer. Four sets of two trenches each are formed in the oxide layer. Each trench in a set is parallel to the other trench of the same set. The trenches are configured such that each set forms one side of a box shape.
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Huang Chih-Hao
Yang Chin-Cheng
Green Telly
Jianq Chyun IP Office
MACRONIX International Co. Ltd.
Smith Zandra
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