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Characterization and reduction of variation for integrated circuits

US7383521B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2004
Grant dateJun 3, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/39
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system are described to reduce process variation as a result of the semiconductor processing of films in integrated circuit manufacturing processes. The described methods use process variation and electrical impact to modify the design and manufacture of integrated circuits.

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