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Attorney: Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts, Capella; Steven


Number of patents: 16
Last date: February 03, 2004

NumberTitleIssue Date
6687144High reliability content-addressable memory using shadow content-addressable memory
A high-reliability content & addressable memory using a shadow content-addressable memory (CAM) array in parallel with a primary CAM array to increase the reliability of CAM searches. The reliability of CAM searches has been less than desired because of r...
02/03/2004
6580650DRAM word line voltage control to insure full cell writeback level
A DC analog circuit which monitors a DRAM sample cell access device and outputs a DC reference voltage to the word line voltage regulation system. The resulting output voltage Vpp from the word line voltage regulation system will then vary in a...
06/17/2003
6430073Dram CAM cell with hidden refresh
A Dynamic Content Addressable Memory (DCAM) cell topology that contains fewer that can perform a "hidden" refresh of stored data that does not delay nor interrupt the CAM search cycle, thereby providing SCAM-like performance. A non-destructive read operat...
08/06/2002
6383712Polymer-bound sensitizer
A photoresist composition for use in lithographic processes in the fabrication of semiconductor devices such as integrated circuit structures is disclosed. The photoresist composition includes a monomeric sensitizer bounding to a base-soluble long chain p...
05/07/2002
6384666Antifuse latch device with controlled current programming and variable trip point
A latch device is provided having a variable resistive trip point and controlled current programming. The latch device has a trip point current control element that controls an amount of current passing from a voltage source into the latch circuit, thereb...
05/07/2002
6373738Low power CAM match line circuit
A Match-Detection Circuit and Match-Detection method, for low-power-consuming searches in a Content Addressable Memory. A HIT is output when the Match Line rises from a Low voltage level to a higher Match Detection Voltage. The Match Detection Voltage is ...
04/16/2002
6373771Integrated fuse latch and shift register for efficient programming and fuse readout
An integrated circuit device that obviates laser programming of a two-state element (e.g., a wire fuse or antifuse) by programming (i.e., changing) the conductive state of the two-state element according to a binary bit of programing data serially scanned...
04/16/2002
6340734Silsesquioxane polymers, method of synthesis, photoresist composition, and multilayer lithographic method
Novel silsesquioxane polymers are formed by methods which avoid the use of BBr3. The novel silsesquioxane polymers are especially useful in negative photoresist compositions and photolithographic processes. Alternatively, improved silsesquioxan...
01/22/2002
6310685Apparatus and method for holding a green sheet and system and method for inspecting a green sheet
A green sheet holding apparatus includes a first member secured to a first edge of the green sheet and a second member moveable relative to the first member, the second member being secured to a second edge of the green sheet. A forcing mechanism, connect...
10/30/2001
6262911Method to statically balance SOI parasitic effects, and eight device SRAM cells using same
A method to statically balance Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) parasitic effects is disclosed. Additionally, eight device Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) cells using the method are provided. A balanced output stage that creates a particular set of parasitic...
07/17/2001
6208572Semiconductor memory device having resistive bitline contact testing
A semiconductor memory device having resistive bitline contact testing includes memory cells, and wordline logic devices for concurrently activating two adjacent memory cells. The two adjacent memory cells are activated concurrently to allow higher curren...
03/27/2001
6127832Electrical test tool having easily replaceable electrical probe
Disclosed is an improved probe housing mechanism that will allow for the quick release of a probe tip from a testing tool. The invention includes a probe housing, a double cantilevered beam for holding a probe tip, and a releasable spring mechanism for ho...
10/03/2000
6087064Silsesquioxane polymers, method of synthesis, photoresist composition, and multilayer lithographic method
Novel silsesquioxane polymers are formed by methods which avoid the use of BBr3. The novel silsesquioxane polymers are especially useful in negative photoresist compositions and photolithographic processes. Alternatively, improved silsesquioxan...
07/11/2000
6074800Photo acid generator compounds, photo resists, and method for improving bias
Several mid UV photo acid generators (PAGs), a chemically amplified photo resist (CAMP), and method for improving nested to isolated line bias are provided. Similarly, photo speed may also be improved. Unlike conventional mid UV PAGs, the present inventio...
06/13/2000
5838013Method for monitoring resist charging in a charged particle system
A method for monitoring resist charging in an electron beam lithography system is disclosed. The method involves the use of a reference plate (REFP) registration scheme in which a resist-coated REFP having registration marks on a substrate is prepared and...
11/17/1998
5795685Simple repair method for phase shifting masks
A method and apparatus for correcting defects in a phase shift mask to be used in photolithography. More specifically, the method of the invention includes creating a second repair mask which contains phase shifters. Regions surrounding the defects on the...
08/18/1998
 
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