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System and apparatus for power distribution for a semiconductor device

US7817439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2006
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/10734
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods and apparatuses for low noise power distribution networks for use with semiconductor devices are disclosed. Embodiments of these systems and methods provide a power distribution network comprising a set of individual power distribution networks, each of the individual power distribution networks operable to provide power to a corresponding functional block of the semiconductor device. These individual power distribution networks may be coupled through capacitors between the power supplies or grounds of each individual power distribution network, such that the individual power distribution networks are coupled in a manner operable to pass AC current between them.

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