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Device with sub-minimum pitch and method of making

US9941331B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2017
Grant dateApr 10, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N50/80
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided that includes forming a first level above a substrate, forming a second level above the first level, and forming a third level above the second level. The first level includes a plurality of first elements having a first minimum pitch, the second level includes a plurality of second elements having a second minimum pitch greater than the first minimum pitch, and the third level includes a plurality of third elements having a third minimum pitch greater than the first minimum pitch. The second elements are disposed above and aligned with a first plurality of the first elements, and the third elements are disposed above and aligned with a second plurality of the first elements.

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