Wire shape conferring reduced crosstalk and formation methods

Details Wire shape conferring reduced crosstalk and formation methods Wire shape conferring reduced crosstalk and formation methods

1995-05-26

1998-03-10

Saadat, Mahshid D.

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Combined with electrical contact or lead

Of specified configuration

257758, 257774, 257775, H01L 2348, H01L 2352, H01L 2940

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active

057264988

ABSTRACT:
Capacitive coupling, and attendant cross-talk, is reduced by increasing the distance between wire surfaces in integrated circuit applications. This is done by changing wire shape from the conventional rectangular cross-section. A cross-section which consists of a rectangular portion and a shaped, triangular portion is created, having the effect of increasing the effective distance between adjacent conductors. Cross-sectional area of wires is maintained and thus the current carrying capacity is maintained. The wire shapes may be produced using several alternate methods.

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