Method and apparatus for protecting wiring and integrated circuit device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6908781
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10828486

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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.

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  • ALTERA CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Robert L Boulder, CO 60 2589
Reyes, David Superior, CO 12 87

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