Semiconductor device manufacturing: process – Making passive device
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-28
2008-11-25
Nguyen, Ha (Department: 2829)
Semiconductor device manufacturing: process
Making passive device
C029S025030, C361S516000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07456073
ABSTRACT:
A wet electrolytic capacitor that includes an anode, cathode, and a liquid electrolyte disposed therebetween is provided. The cathode contains a metal oxide coating, such as NbO2, in conjunction with other optional coatings to impart improved properties to the capacitor.
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Japanese Abstract for Publicat
Fife James A.
Jones Brady
Ning Gang
AVX Corporation
Brown Valerie
Dority & Manning P.A.
Nguyen Ha
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