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Method and device for producing layout patterns of a semiconductor device having an even wafer surface

US7208350B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2004
Grant dateApr 24, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P90/02
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Primitive cells, which are circuit patterns of the constituent elements of a semiconductor device, are arranged in the element formation area of a semiconductor device, and at least one fill cell with a diffusion layer and no wiring, is arranged in the vacant areas that are generated in the element formation area after the primitive cells have been arranged.

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