David D Reyes

US Patent:

6908781, Jun 21, 2005

Filed:

Apr 19, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/828486

Inventors:

Robert L. Anderson - Boulder CO, US
David Reyes - Superior CO, US

Assignee:

PTS Corporation - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

H01L021/00
H01L021/31

US Classification:

438 50, 438 53, 438758

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for protecting a conductor in an integrated circuit. A protective covering can be disposed over a conductor for a substantial length along the conductor while allowing a portion of the conductor to be exposed. The protective covering can be configured as a tunnel which runs for a substantial length along the conductor and can be operable to prevent the occurrence of electrical shorts during operation of the integrated circuit. According to one embodiment of the invention the integrated circuit can be configured as a micromachined device with active mechanical components exposed to the atmosphere.

US Patent:

6809384, Oct 26, 2004

Filed:

Aug 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/216600

Inventors:

Robert L. Anderson - Boulder CO
David Reyes - Superior CO

Assignee:

PTS Corporation - San Jose CA

International Classification:

H01L 2362

US Classification:

257355, 257254, 257522

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for protecting a conductor in an integrated circuit. A protective covering can be disposed over a conductor for a substantial length along the conductor while allowing a portion of the conductor to be exposed. The protective covering can be configured as a tunnel which runs for a substantial length along the conductor and can be operable to prevent the occurrence of electrical shorts during operation of the integrated circuit. According to one embodiment of the invention the integrated circuit can be configured as a micromachined device with active mechanical components exposed to the atmosphere.