Methods and apparatus for inductors with integrated passive and active elements
US8633777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2203/45316
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An integrated circuit is described. The integrated circuit includes an inductor that has a large empty area in the center of the inductor. The integrated circuit also includes additional circuitry. The additional circuitry is located within the large empty area in the center of the inductor. The additional circuitry may include a capacitor bank, transistors, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuitry and other miscellaneous passive or active circuits.
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