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Seal ring structure with metal-insulator-metal capacitor

US9449927B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2013
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A seal ring structure of an integrated circuit includes a seal ring and a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor. The MIM capacitor includes a top electrode, a bottom electrode disposed below the top electrode, and a first insulating layer disposed between the top electrode and the bottom electrode. The MIM capacitor is disposed within the seal ring and the MIM capacitor is insulated from the seal ring.

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