Semiconductor device
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Semiconductor memory apparatus for improving characteristics of power distribution network
US9105630B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9105630-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314100898-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
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A semiconductor memory apparatus includes: a power distribution line disposed over a circumferential portion of a device formation region; a guard ring formed to surround the device formation region outside of the power distribution line; and one or more power reinforcement parts configured to electrically couple an edge part of the power distribution line to the guard ring.
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What is claimed is: 1. A semiconductor memory apparatus comprising: a power distribution line disposed over a circumferential portion of a device formation region; a guard ring formed to surround the device formation region outside of the power distribution line; and one or more power reinforcement parts configured to electrically couple an edge part of the power distribution line to the guard ring. 2. The semiconductor memory apparatus according to clai…
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- What does patent US9105630B2 cover?
- A semiconductor memory apparatus includes: a power distribution line disposed over a circumferential portion of a device formation region; a guard ring formed to surround the device formation region outside of the power distribution line; and one or more power reinforcement parts configured to electrically couple an edge part of the power distribution line to the guard ring.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Sk Hynix Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H10W72/00. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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