Ultraviolet energy shield for non-volatile charge storage memory

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9406621
APP PUB NO 20110303959A1
SERIAL NO

12797971

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An integrated circuit with non-volatile memory cells shielded from ultraviolet light by a shielding structure compatible with chemical-mechanical processing. The disclosed shielding structure includes a roof structure with sides; along each side are spaced-apart contact posts, each with a width on the order of the wavelength of ultraviolet light to be shielded, and spaced apart by a distance that is also on the order of the wavelength of ultraviolet light to be shielded. The contact posts may be provided in multiple rows, and extending to a diffused region or to a polysilicon ring or both. The multiple rows may be aligned with one another or staggered relative to one another.

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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDPO BOX 655474 MS 3999 DALLAS TX 75265

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Jarreau, Keith Plano, US 7 26
Mitchell, Allan T Heath, US 55 1414

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