Electronic component guard ring
US10504859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/3512
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Guard ring technology is disclosed. In one example, an electronic component guard ring can include a barrier having a first barrier portion and a second barrier portion oriented end to end to block ion diffusion and crack propagation in an electronic component. The guard ring can also include an opening in the barrier between the first and second barrier portions extending between a first side and a second side of the barrier. Associated systems and methods are also disclosed.
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