Electrostatic discharge protection for sensors
US6555888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V40/1329
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A structure and method is disclosed for dissipating electrostatic charges comprising an underlying dielectric layer disposed over capacitor plates of sensor circuitry, and a conductive layer and passivation layers disposed over the underlying dielectric layer wherein the conductive layer diffuses electrostatic charges at the surface of the integrated circuit.
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