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Non-volatile memory with capacitors using metal under pads

US10789992B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2018
Grant dateSep 29, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D1/714
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A non-volatile storage apparatus comprises a non-volatile memory structure and a plurality of I/O pads in communication with the non-volatile memory structure. The I/O pads include a power I/O pad, a ground I/O pad and data/control I/O pads. The non-volatile storage apparatus further comprises one or more capacitors connected to the power I/O pad. The one or more capacitors are positioned in one or more metal interconnect layers below the I/O pads.

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