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Analog-to-digital converter and method of fabrication

US6329260A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 1999
Grant dateDec 11, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M1/365
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit has an isolation structure in the form of a double diode moat. The P substrate has P+ buried layers 8601 and 8602 on opposite sides of N+ buried layer 8605. Analog devices are formed behind one diode moat, digital CMOS devices are formed behind the other moat.

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