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Semiconductor device with transistor local interconnects

US11444031B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2020
Grant dateSep 13, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/907
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device is provided for implementing at least one logic element. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate. The first transistor and a second transistor are formed on the semiconductor substrate. Each transistor comprises a source, a drain, and a gate. The gate of the first transistor extends longitudinally as part of a first linear strip and the gate of the second transistor extends longitudinally as part of the second linear strip parallel to and spaced apart from the first linear strip. A first CB layer forms a local interconnect layer electrically connected to the gate of the first transistor. A second CB layer forms a local interconnect layer electrically connected to the gate of the second transistor. A CA layer forms a local interconnect layer extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end of the CA layer. The CA layer is electrically connected to the first and second CB layers. The first CB layer is electrically connected adjacent the first end of the CA layer and the second layer is electrically connected adjacent the second end of the CA layer. The first CB layer, the second CB layer and the CA layer are disposed between a f…

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