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Integrated circuits and methods with two types of decoupling capacitors

US7898013B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2007
Grant dateMar 1, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/217

Abstract

Methods and systems for optimal decoupling capacitance in a dual-voltage power-island architecture. In low-voltage areas of the chip, accumulation capacitors of two different types are used for decoupling, depending on whether the capacitor is located in an area which is always-on or an area which is conditionally powered.

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