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Interconnect structure and method for on-chip information transfer

US10424733B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2017
Grant dateSep 24, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D1/68
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An interconnect structure for on-chip information transfer, and a method for on-chip information transfer. The interconnect structure comprises a source configured for electrically generating plasmons; a detector configured for electrically detecting the generated plasmons; and a plasmonic waveguide coupled between the source and the detector.

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