Semiconductor device with control of maximum value of current capable of being supplied
US9496042B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2225/06541
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes: a first semiconductor chip including a first via and a second via; and a second semiconductor chip including a third via and a fourth via and being located above the first semiconductor chip. The first semiconductor chip includes: a first detector capable of coupling to the third via through the second and fourth vias; and a first current source configured to control an output current in accordance with a voltage of the third via detected by the first detector.
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