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Method to fabricate RF inductors with minimum area

US6387747B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2001
Grant dateMay 14, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/3011
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming an RF inductor of helical shape having high Q and minimum area. The inductor is fabricated of metal or damascened linear segments formed on three levels of intermetal dielectric layers and interconnected by metal filled vias to form the complete helical shape with electrical continuity.

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