Patent ID: 9190346
Filing Date: 2015-11-17
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause a computer system to perform a method for developing a three-dimensional integrated circuit, the method comprising: writing to a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium one or more layout files for a plurality of integrated circuit chips stacked vertically in a fixed structure, the plurality of integrated circuit chips including a first chip having opposite topside and backside surfaces, the layout files defining mask elements for a transistor in the first chip; and wherein the layout files further define mask elements for a first conductor extending entirely through the first chip, the first conductor being electrically connected on a first end to a first point on the first chip topside surface and on a second end to a second point on the first chip backside surface, the layout files being provided for fabrication of the plurality of integrated circuit chips.