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Methods and apparatus for integrated circuit device power distribution via internal wire bonds

US7429703B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2003
Grant dateSep 30, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/3025
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit device comprising a die having a top surface with a peripheral region and an interior region surrounded by the peripheral region. Bond pads are disposed in the peripheral region of the die. One or more internal buses are disposed in the interior region of the die. The one or more internal buses distribute power to internal node points of the die. One or more bond wires connect one or more peripheral bond pads with one or more internal buses.

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