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Method for forming an integrated circuit resistor comprising amorphous silicon

US5877059A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateMar 2, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S257/904

Abstract

The device hereof provides an integrated circuit resistor (34) comprising amorphous or noncrystalline semiconducting material. Further advantages can be gained in area by forming the noncrystalline semiconductor resistor in a non-planar fashion (i. e. with a vertical construction) wherein a first electrical contact is made to the resistor on its bottom surface and a second electrical contact is made to the resistor on its top surface. Other devices, systems and methods are also disclosed.

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