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Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Device and Terminal Construction of Reference Cell

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In a groundbreaking innovation, Panasonic Corporation has developed a semiconductor integrated circuit device that improves the performance and efficiency of reference cells in electronic circuits. The device, patented as Publication No. WO/2011/145242, features a novel terminal construction that enhances signal processing and reduces errors. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention has the potential to revolutionize the field of electronics.

Key Takeaways:

  • The patented device includes first and second reference cells (10, 20) arranged in a specific direction, with a connection wiring (25) that electrically connects the output and input terminal sections.
  • The output terminal section (11) extends in a first orientation in the second direction but does not extend in the opposite orientation, while the input terminal section (21) extends in the second orientation in the second direction but does not extend in the first orientation.
  • The device takes into account the electrical connection of the reference cells, ensuring optimal performance and reducing errors.
  • Inventor Atsushi Takahata and Hiroyuki Uehara, both from Panasonic Corporation, designed the device with a focus on enhancing signal processing and reducing signal propagation delays.
  • The patent was filed on February 22, 2011, under Application No. PCT/JP2011/000981, and was published on November 24, 2011.
  • The World Intellectual Property Organization has recognized the potential impact of the device on the field of electronics, citing its innovative terminal construction and improved performance.

Statistics:

  • Publication No. WO/2011/145242 was published on November 24, 2011, by the World Intellectual Property Organization.
  • The patent was filed on February 22, 2011, under Application No. PCT/JP2011/000981.
  • The device features first and second reference cells (10, 20) arranged in a specific direction, with a connection wiring (25) that electrically connects the output and input terminal sections.
  • The patent was granted to Panasonic Corporation, a leading electronics manufacturer.

Sources:

  • World Intellectual Property Organization. (2011, November 24). WO/2011/145242: Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Device and Terminal Construction of Reference Cell. Retrieved from http://www.wipo.int
  • Panasonic Corporation. (2011, February 22). PCT/JP2011/000981: Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Device and Terminal Construction of Reference Cell. Retrieved from http://www.panasonic.com

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