Patent ID: 7268409
Filing Date: 2007-09-11
Classification: H01F,H01L

Abstract:
1. A microelectronic device, comprising: a plurality of active devices located at least partially in a substrate; at least one dielectric layer located over the plurality of active devices; an inductor located over the dielectric layer, wherein each of the plurality of active devices is at least partially located within a columnar region having a cross-sectional shape substantially conforming to a perimeter of the inductor, and wherein each of the plurality of active devices is also partially located outside the columnar region; at least one conducting member interconnecting the plurality of active devices, wherein the at least one conducting member vertically interposes the inductor and at least one of the plurality of active devices without physically connecting to the inductor; and a plurality of additional active devices each located at least partially in the substrate but substantially not within the columnar region.