Integrated transformer

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2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Nguyen, Tuyen (Department: 2832)

Inductor devices

Coil or coil turn supports or spacers

Printed circuit-type coil

Reexamination Certificate

active

07982574

ABSTRACT:
A transformer comprises a substrate comprising a semiconductor material, a first conductor over the substrate, a second conductor over the substrate, and a magnetic layer over the substrate. The first conductor defines a generally spiral-shaped signal path having at least one turn. The second conductor defines a generally spiral-shaped signal path having at least one turn.

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