Patent Publication Number: US-9899982-B2

Title: On-chip electromagnetic bandgap (EBG) structure for noise suppression

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     Over the past decades, the semiconductor industry has continually improved the processing capabilities and power consumption of integrated circuits (ICs) by shrinking the minimum feature size. This has enabled the development and continual improvement of high speed systems-on-chips (SoCs) and systems-in-packages (SiPs) with low operating voltages and high clock rates. Such SoCs and SiPs are increasingly important with the advent of the internet of things (IoT) and advanced communication systems, such as fourth and fifth generation wireless communication systems. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Aspects of the present disclosure are best understood from the following detailed description when read with the accompanying figures. It is noted that, in accordance with the standard practice in the industry, various features are not drawn to scale. In fact, the dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily increased or reduced for clarity of discussion. 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a cross-sectional view of some embodiments of an electromagnetic bandgap (EBG) structure for noise suppression. 
         FIG. 2  illustrates a circuit diagram modeling some embodiments of the EBG structure of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 3  illustrates a graph of some embodiments of an isolation response curve for the EBG structure of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 4  illustrates a cross-sectional view of some more detailed embodiments of the EBG structure of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 5  illustrates a perspective view of some more detailed embodiments of the EBG structure of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 6  illustrates a cross-sectional view of the EBG structure of  FIG. 5 . 
         FIGS. 7A-7H  illustrate top views of various embodiments of an inductor of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 8  illustrates a perspective view of some more detailed embodiments the EBG structure of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 9  illustrates a perspective view of an inductor of  FIG. 8 . 
         FIG. 10  illustrates a top view of some embodiments of a mesh structure of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIGS. 11A and 11B  illustrate cross-sectional views of various embodiments of a capacitor of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 12  illustrates a block diagram of some embodiments of an integrated circuit (IC) die comprising one or more EBG structures. 
         FIGS. 13A and 13B  respectively illustrate top and bottom views of some embodiments of the EBG structure(s) of  FIG. 12 . 
         FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 15-17  illustrate cross-sectional views of some embodiments of an EBG structure at various stages of manufacture. 
         FIG. 18  illustrates a block diagram of some embodiments of a method for manufacturing an EBG structure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present disclosure provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different features of this disclosure. Specific examples of components and arrangements are described below to simplify the present disclosure. These are, of course, merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. For example, the formation of a first feature over or on a second feature in the description that follows may include embodiments in which the first and second features are formed in direct contact, and may also include embodiments in which additional features may be formed between the first and second features, such that the first and second features may not be in direct contact. In addition, the present disclosure may repeat reference numerals and/or letters in the various examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself dictate a relationship between the various embodiments and/or configurations discussed. 
     Further, spatially relative terms, such as “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature&#39;s relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. The spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. The apparatus may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may likewise be interpreted accordingly. 
     Power distribution networks use power and ground planes to distribute power and ground voltages from pins of integrated circuit (IC) chips to multiple devices in the IC chips. As clock rates continue to increase and operating voltages continue to decrease in high speed systems-on-chips (SoCs) and systems-in-packages (SiPs), signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) are becoming increasingly important to overall data transfer rates. However, electromagnetic interference (EMI), power fluctuations, and ground bounce noise (GBN) (a.k.a., simultaneous switching noise (SSN)) on the power and ground planes increasingly degrade SI and PI. Degradation of PI can cause large switching currents to flow in the power and ground planes, which can degrade the performance and reliability of devices within an IC chip. 
     Many solutions to prevent noise on power distribution networks rely upon printed circuit board (PCB)-based solutions that are not integrated with SoCs and SiPs. However, such solutions increase costs and utilize more area. Other solutions to the foregoing challenges that are integrated with SoCs and SiPs often employ on-chip decoupling capacitors between power and ground planes. The decoupling capacitors create low impedance paths between the power and ground planes, which improve SI and PI. However, the decoupling capacitors are not effective at high frequencies, such as frequencies of greater than about 1 or 2 gigahertz (GHz), due to finite lead inductance. 
     The present application is directed towards an electromagnetic bandgap (EBG) structure for use within SoCs and SiPs. In some embodiments, the EBG structure comprises a power mesh and a ground mesh stacked within a back end of line (BEOL) region of the EBG structure, and further comprises an inductor integrated into the BEOL region over the power and ground meshes. The power and ground meshes share a common footprint and may have edges or centroids aligned to one another. The inductor has a ring-shaped footprint (e.g., a square or rectangle ring-shaped footprint), and comprises a plurality of inductor segments stacked upon one another and connected end to end by inter-metal vias. Further, the EBG structure comprises a capacitor integrated into the BEOL region or a front end of line (FEOL) region of the EBG structure that underlies the BEOL region. 
     The EBG structure advantageously provides a low inductance noise path through the series connection of the inductor and the connector to filter noise from the power and ground meshes. This results in good SI and PI when the EBG structure has a low operating voltage and/or a high clock rate. Further, the EBG structure advantageously allows a center frequency of the filter to be readily adjusted without increasing area. Even more, the EBG structure can advantageously be combined with additional EBG structures for improved noise suppression. 
     With reference to  FIG. 1 , a cross-sectional view  100  of some embodiments of an EBG structure is provided. The EBG structure comprises a periodic structure configured to suppress the propagation of unwanted noise (e.g., electromagnetic waves) in a specified frequency band into power and ground planes of the EBG structure. As illustrated, the EBG structure comprises a semiconductor substrate  102  and a BEOL region  104  arranged over the semiconductor substrate  102 . The BEOL region  104  comprises a plurality of interlayer dielectric (ILD) layers  106 ,  108  stacked upon one another. Further, the BEOL region  104  comprises a power distribution network and an inductor  110  arranged between the ILD layers  106 ,  108 . 
     The power distribution network comprises a power mesh  112  and a ground mesh  114  stacked between the ILD layers  106 ,  108 , and respectively connected to terminals of a power source  115  at input nodes  116  (only one of which is labeled). The power mesh  112  may comprise, for example, one or more metal layers and is configured to provide a supply voltage to a semiconductor device  117 , such a transistor, within the semiconductor substrate  102 . The ground mesh  114  may comprise, for example, one or more metal layers and is connected to ground  118 . Further, the ground mesh  114  is configured to provide a ground to the semiconductor device  117 . Terminals T 1,D , T 2,D  of the semiconductor device  117  may be connected to the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  at output nodes  119  (only one of which is labeled). In some embodiments, the ground mesh  114  is spaced from the power mesh  112  by a dielectric material that covers the ground mesh  114  and extends between a bottom surface of the power mesh  112  and a top surface of the ground mesh  114 . 
     The inductor  110  is arranged over the power distribution network, and connected in series with a set of one or more capacitors  120  between inter-line nodes  121  (only one of which is labeled). A first terminal T 1,1  of the inductor  110  is connected to the power mesh  112 , and a second terminal T 2,1  of the inductor  110  is connected to the capacitor(s)  120 . In some embodiments, the inductor  110  may comprise one or more metal layers arranged between the ILD layers  106 ,  108 . The capacitor(s)  120  underlie the power distribution network, and are arranged in the BEOL region  104 , the semiconductor substrate  102 , or distributed amongst the BEOL region  104  and the semiconductor substrate  102 . The capacitor(s)  120  comprise one or more corresponding first terminals T 1,c  electrically connected to the second terminal T 2,1  of the inductor  110 , and further comprise one or more corresponding second terminals T 2,c  connected to the ground mesh  114 . 
     Between the input and output nodes  116 ,  119 , regions of the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  define transmission lines (or regions)  122 ,  124 . A first transmission line  122  is arranged between the input nodes  116  and the inter-line nodes  121 , and a second transmission line  124  is arranged between the inter-line nodes  121  and the output nodes  119 . In some embodiments, the transmission lines  122 ,  124  may be modeled as, for example, resistance-capacitance-inductance (RLC) circuits of parasitic elements. 
     The EBG structure advantageously filters or otherwise suppresses a frequency band of noise on the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114 , resulting in good SI and PI. For example, the EBG structure may suppress noise generated by high-speed signals passing through an interconnect network (e.g., arranged within the BEOL region  104 ), and/or noise generated by switching of devices within the semiconductor substrate  102 , from affecting the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114 . Further, the inductor  110  and the capacitor(s)  120  allow the frequency band to be centered at high frequencies, such as frequencies over 1 or 2 GHz, which is advantageous for SoCs and SiPs with high clock rates and low operating voltages. Even more, properties (e.g., size, inductance, capacitance, etc.) of the inductor  110  and the capacitor(s)  120  may advantageously be varied to readily change a center of the frequency band without substantially increasing area. 
     With reference to  FIG. 2 , a circuit diagram  200  modeling some embodiments of the EBG structure of  FIG. 1  is provided. As illustrated, a power source  115  is connected to a semiconductor device  117  through a pair of transmission lines  122 ,  124  that are connected output to input. The power source  115  is connected to a first transmission line  122  of the transmission line pair at input nodes  116 , and the semiconductor device  117  is connected to a second transmission line  124  of the transmission line pair at output nodes  119 . The input and output nodes  116 ,  119  correspond to locations on the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  of  FIG. 1  where the power source  115  and the semiconductor device  117  connect to the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114 . 
     The transmission lines  122 ,  124  are connected to one another at inter-line nodes  121  that are intermediate the transmission lines  122 ,  124 . The inter-line nodes  121  correspond to locations on the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  of  FIG. 1  that are intermediate the locations of the input and output nodes  116 ,  119 . Further, the transmission lines  122 ,  124  correspond to regions of the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  of  FIG. 1  that are intermediate the locations of the nodes  116 ,  119 ,  121 . For example, the first transmission line  122  may correspond to regions of the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  of  FIG. 1  that are intermediate the locations of the input nodes  116  and the inter-line nodes  121 . In some embodiments, the transmission lines  122 ,  124  are modeled as parasitic elements (not shown in  FIG. 1 ) that are arranged in resistor-inductor-capacitor (RLC) circuits. For example, the transmission lines  122 ,  124  may comprise corresponding resistors  214  and inductors  216  connected end to end between the input and output nodes  116 ,  119 , as well as corresponding capacitors  218  connected between ground  118  and internal nodes of respective resistor-inductor pairs. 
     A series resonator  220  is connected to the inter-line nodes  121 , and comprises an inductor  110  connected in series with a set of one or more capacitors  120 . In some embodiments, the inductor  110  has an inductance of about 0.1 nanohenry, and/or the capacitor(s)  120  have a collective capacitance of about 0.3 picofarad. The series resonator  220  advantageously provides a noise path for noise on the transmission lines  122 ,  124 , thereby removing noise from the transmission lines  122 ,  124 . In some embodiments, the impedance Z w  of the series resonator  220  at an angular frequency w is calculated as 
                 Z   w     =       1   -       w   2     ⁢   LC       jwC       ,         
where L is an inductance of the inductor  110  and C is a combined capacitance of the capacitor(s)  120 . Further, in some embodiments, the smallest impedance Z s  of the series resonator  220  is calculated using the foregoing equation at a resonant angular frequency w res  of the series resonator  220 . The resonant angular frequency w res  of the series resonator  220  may be calculated as, for example,
 
     
       
         
           
             
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     Although not shown, in other embodiments, multiple series resonators may be employed to improve noise suppression and/or isolation. In such embodiments, N+1 transmission lines are sequentially connected from output to input between the input and output nodes  208 ,  210 , where N is the number of series resonators. Further, the series resonators are connected to individual inter-line nodes between individual pairs of transmission lines. As above, the transmission lines correspond to regions of the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  of  FIG. 1 , and may be modeled as RLC circuits. 
     With reference  FIG. 3 , a graph  300  illustrates some embodiments of an isolation response curve  302  for the EBG structure of  FIG. 1 . The isolation response curve  302  describes noise isolation (i.e., attenuation or suppression) in terms of decibels, and as a function of frequency in terms of GHz. As seen, the EBG structure has a resonant frequency f res  (i.e., a frequency of peak isolation) around 3.3 GHz. By adjusting the inductance of the inductor and/or the capacitance of the capacitor, the resonant frequency f res  can be shifted as desired. Further, by increasing the number of EBG structures, isolation can be enhanced. 
     With reference to  FIG. 4 , a cross-sectional view  400  of some more detailed embodiments of the EBG structure of  FIG. 1  is provided. As illustrated, a FEOL region  402  comprises a semiconductor substrate  102  and a device region  404  arranged on an upper side of the semiconductor substrate  102 . The semiconductor substrate  102  may be, for example, a bulk semiconductor substrate, such as a bulk silicon substrate, or a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate. The device region  404  comprises electronic devices, such as, for example, transistors, capacitors, diodes, memory cells, and so on. 
     A BEOL region  104  is arranged over the FEOL region  402 . The BEOL region  104  comprises a plurality of ILD layers  106 ,  108 ,  406  and a plurality metal layers  408 ,  410 ,  412 ,  414 . The ILD layers  106 ,  108 ,  406  are stacked upon one another, and may be, for example, a low κ dielectric material (i.e., a dielectric material with a dielectric constant κ less than about 3.9) or an oxide, such as silicon dioxide. The metal layers  408 ,  410 ,  412 ,  414  comprise metal features, such as metal lines  415  and contact pads, and are stacked upon one another between the ILD layers  106 ,  108 ,  406 . Further, the metal layers  408 ,  410 ,  412 ,  414  are interconnected by inter-metal vias  416 , and connected to the device region  404  by contact vias  418 . For simplicity, only one inter-metal via  416  and only one contact via  418  are labeled. The metal layers  408 ,  410 ,  412 ,  414  and the inter-metal and/or contact vias  416 ,  418  may be, for example, copper, aluminum copper, aluminum, or some other material. 
     An inductor  110  is arranged in the metal layers  408 ,  410 ,  412 ,  414 . In some embodiments, the inductor  110  is arranged in one or more topmost layers of the metal layers  408 ,  410 ,  412 ,  414 . Further, in some embodiments, the inductor  110  is arranged in multiple layers of the metal layers  408 ,  410 ,  412 ,  414 . For example, the inductor  110  may correspond to overlapping regions of 2 or 3 topmost metal layers. The multiple layers may be configured to increase a thickness of the inductor  110 , which increases the quality factor and/or the resistance of the inductor  110 . Alternatively, the multiple layers may be configured to increase a length of the inductor  110 , which increases the inductance of the inductor  110 . 
     A power mesh  112  and a ground mesh  114  are stacked in the BEOL region  104 , under the inductor  110 . Further, in some embodiments, the power mesh  112  overlies the ground mesh  114 . In other embodiments, the ground mesh  114  overlies the power mesh  112 . The power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  are arranged in two of the metal layers  408 ,  410 ,  412 ,  414 . For example, the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  correspond to overlapping regions of the two metal layers. In some embodiments, the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  are adjacent to one another with no intervening metal layer. In other embodiments, the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  are spaced by one or more intervening metal layers. The power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  are connected to respective terminals of a power source  115 , such as a direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) power source. Further, the ground mesh  114  is connected to ground  118 , and the power mesh  112  is connected to a first terminal of the inductor  110 . In some embodiments, the power mesh  112  is electrically coupled to the first terminal of the inductor  110  through the inter-metal vias  416  and/or the other metal layers (not shown). 
     One or more capacitors  120  underlie the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114 , and are connected between the inductor  110  and the ground mesh  114 . In some embodiments, the capacitor(s)  120  are connected between the inductor  110  and the ground mesh  114  through the inter-metal and/or contact vias  416 ,  418  and/or the metal layers  408 ,  410 ,  412 ,  414 . The capacitor(s)  120  comprise one or more BEOL capacitors and/or one or more FEOL capacitors. The BEOL capacitor(s) are arranged in the BEOL region  104  and comprise, for example, a metal-oxide-metal (MOM) capacitor and/or a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor. The FEOL capacitor(s) are arranged in the FEOL region  402  and comprise, for example, a metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) capacitor, a MOS varactor, or a diode-based capacitor. 
     In some embodiments, the capacitor(s)  120  comprise a gate structure  420  overlying a gate dielectric structure  422 , a spacer structure  424  lining sidewalls of the gate structure  420 , and source/drain regions  426  laterally spaced on opposite sides of a channel region  428  underlying the gate structure  420 . The source/drain regions  426  may be, for example, doped regions of the semiconductor substrate  102  and/or may be, for example, electrically connected to the ground mesh  114 . The gate dielectric structure  422  may be, for example, silicon dioxide or some other dielectric, and the spacer structure  424  may be, for example, silicon nitride or some other dielectric. The gate structure  420  may be, for example, electrically connected to the inductor  110  and/or may be, for example, doped polysilicon or a metal. 
     With reference to  FIG. 5 , a perspective view  500  of some other more detailed embodiments the EBG structure of  FIG. 1  is provided. As illustrated, an inductor  110  is arranged over power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  and, in some embodiments, is shaped like the letter “G”. The inductor  110  is defined by a plurality of inductor metal layers  502 ,  504 ,  506  of a BEOL region  104 . Advantageously, using multiple inductor metal layers  502 ,  504 ,  506  to define the inductor  110  increases the thickness of the inductor  110 , which increases the quality factor and/or the resistance of the inductor  110 . In some embodiments, the inductor metal layers  502 ,  504 ,  506  are topmost metal layers of the BEOL region  104 . Further, in some embodiments, the inductor metal layers  502 ,  504 ,  506  share a common footprint, and/or are spaced and interconnected by one or more inductor inter-metal vias  508 ,  510  arranged therebetween. The inductor inter-metal via(s)  508 ,  510  may, for example, share the common footprint. In other embodiments, the footprints of the inductor metal layers  502 ,  504 ,  506  are different. Further, in other embodiments, the footprints of the inductor inter-metal via(s)  508 ,  510  are different. 
     The power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  are stacked upon one another, below the inductor  110 . In some embodiments, the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  share a common footprint. In other embodiments, the footprints of the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  are different. Further, in some embodiments, the power mesh  112  is arranged over the ground mesh  114 . In other embodiments, the ground mesh  114  is arranged over the power mesh  112 . The power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  comprise a mesh of openings  512  arranged in rows and columns. In some embodiments, openings of the power mesh  112  share a common footprint with openings of the ground mesh  114  and/or are aligned to corresponding openings of the ground mesh  114  (e.g., by centroids, width-wise centers, or edges). A power source  115  is electrically connected between the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114 . Further, the power mesh  112  is electrically connected to a first end of the inductor  110  by an inductor-power inter-metal via  514 , and the ground mesh  114  is electrically connected to ground  118 . 
     One or more capacitors  120  underlie the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114 . In some embodiments, the capacitor(s)  120  are arranged in a semiconductor substrate  102 , in the BEOL region  104 , or distributed between the semiconductor substrate  102  and the BEOL region  104 . The capacitor(s)  120  are collectively connected between the ground mesh  114  and a second end of the inductor  110  that is opposite the first end. For example, the capacitor(s)  120  may be connected to the second end of the inductor  110  through one or more capacitor-inductor inter-metal vias  516  and/or one or more metal layers. 
     With reference to  FIG. 6 , a cross-sectional view  600  of some embodiments of the inductor  110  of  FIG. 5  is provided. As illustrated, an inductor  110  comprises a plurality of inductor metal layers  502 ,  504 ,  506  and one or more inductor inter-metal vias  508 ,  510  arranged between the inductor metal layers  502 ,  504 ,  506 . In some embodiments, a topmost inductor metal layer  506  of the inductor  110  has a thickness Th m,top  exceeding a thickness Th m,und  of the one or more underlying inductor metal layers  502 ,  504 , and/or has a lower conductivity than the underlying inductor metal layer(s)  502 ,  504 . Further, in some embodiments, a topmost inductor inter-metal via  510  of the inductor  110  has a thickness Th v,top  exceeding a thickness Th v,und  of any underlying inductor inter-metal vias  508  of the inductor  110 , and/or has a lower conductivity than any underlying inductor inter-metal vias  508  of the inductor  110 . 
     A first end of the inductor  110  is electrically coupled to an inductor-power inter-metal via  514 , and a second end of the inductor  110  is electrically coupled to a plurality of capacitor-inductor inter-metal vias  516 ,  602 . The inductor-power inter-metal via  514  electrically couples the inductor  110  to an underlying power mesh  112 , and the capacitor-inductor inter-metal vias  516 ,  602  electrically couple the inductor  110  to an underlying capacitor (not shown). In some embodiments, the inductor-power inter-metal via  514  and/or the capacitor-inductor inter-metal vias  516 ,  602  are thinner than the inductor inter-metal via(s)  508 ,  510 , and/or have lower conductivities than the inductor inter-metal via(s)  508 ,  510 . Further, in some embodiments, the inductor-power inter-metal via  514  and/or a first capacitor-inductor inter-metal via  516  are thicker than a second capacitor-inductor inter-metal via  602  thereunder, and/or have higher conductivities than the second capacitor-inductor inter-metal via  602 . 
     The power mesh  112  underlies the inductor  110  and neighbors a ground mesh  114 . In some embodiments, the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  are thinner than the inductor metal layers  502 ,  504 ,  506 . Further, in some embodiments, the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  have lower conductivities than the inductor metal layers  502 ,  504 ,  506 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 7A-7H , top views  700 A- 700 H of various embodiments of the inductor  110  of  FIG. 1  are provided. 
     As illustrated by  FIG. 7A , a G-shaped inductor  110   a  is provided. The G-shaped inductor  110   a  is shaped according to the letter “G” and extends between first and second ends  702   a ,  704   a . Sidewalls of the G-shaped inductor  110   a  define a trench  706   a  that is, in some embodiments, shaped according to the letter “C”. A first end of the trench  706   a  is closed by a sidewall of the G-shaped inductor  110   a , and a second end of the trench  706   a  that is opposite the first end is open. In some embodiments, a width W G  of the trench  706   a  is substantially uniform along the length of the trench  706   a.    
     As illustrated by  FIG. 7B , a spiral inductor  110   b  is provided. The spiral inductor  110   b  extends from a first end  702   b  at a center of the spiral inductor  110   b  to a second end  704   b  at a periphery of the spiral inductor  110   b , while spiraling outward from the center of the spiral inductor  110   b . In some embodiments, the spiral inductor  110   b  spirals around the center about 660-720 degrees. Sidewalls of the spiral inductor  110   b  define a spiral trench  706   b  that is closed at a first end and open at an opposing second end. In some embodiments, a width W S  of the spiral trench  706   b  is substantially uniform along the length of the spiral trench  706   b.    
     As illustrated by  FIG. 7C , a C-shaped inductor  110   c  is provided. The C-shaped inductor  110   c  is shaped according to the letter “C” and extends between first and second ends  702   c ,  704   c . In some embodiments, the C-shaped inductor  110   c  comprises a pair of first line segments  708  parallel to one another and orthogonal to a second line segment  710 . 
     As illustrated by  FIG. 7D , a meandering inductor  110   d  is provided. The meandering inductor  110   d  meanders between a first end  702   d  and a second end  704   d  by repeatedly extending back and forth in a direction normal to an axis  712 , while extending in parallel with the axis  712  before and/or after each back and forth extension  714 . In some embodiments, a distance D between the back and forth extensions  714  is substantially uniform along the axis  712 , and/or centroids of the back and forth extensions  714  are aligned along the axis  712 . Further, in some embodiments, the back and forth extensions  714  share a common footprint. 
     In some embodiments, the shapes of  FIGS. 7A-D  can be duplicated and combined into a composite inductor to increase inductance. For example, multiple instances of the G-shaped inductor of  FIG. 7A  can be combined into a composite inductor. 
     As illustrated by  FIG. 7E , a symmetrical-double-spiral inductor  110   e  is provided. The symmetrical-double-spiral inductor  110   e  is symmetrical about an axis  716  bisecting a width W SDS  of the symmetrical-double-spiral inductor  110   e . Further, the symmetrical-double-spiral inductor  110   e  comprises a pair of spiral regions  718   a ,  720   a  that are laterally adjacent to one another. The spiral regions  718   a ,  720   a  spiral outward in opposite directions from opposing ends  702   e ,  704   e  of the symmetrical-double-spiral inductor  110   e  that are arranged at centers of the spiral regions  718   a ,  720   a . After spiraling outward, the spiral regions  718   a ,  720   a  meet at a common location  722   a  between the spiral regions  718   a ,  720   a . In some embodiments, the spiral regions  718   a ,  720   a  individually have the spiral structure described in connection with  FIG. 7B . 
     As illustrated by  FIG. 7F , an asymmetrical-double-spiral inductor  110   f  is provided. The asymmetrical-double-spiral inductor  110   f  is asymmetrical about an axis  716  bisecting a width W ADS  of the asymmetrical-double-spiral inductor  110   f . Further, the asymmetrical-double-spiral inductor  110   f  comprises a pair of spiral regions  718   b ,  720   b  that are laterally adjacent to one another. The spiral regions  718   b ,  720   b  spiral outward in the same direction from opposing ends  702   f ,  704   f  of the asymmetrical-double-spiral inductor  110   f  that are arranged at centers of the spiral regions  718   b ,  720   b . After spiraling outward, the spiral regions  718   b ,  720   b  meet at a common location  722   b  between the spiral regions  718   b ,  720   b . In some embodiments, the spiral regions  718   b ,  720   b  individually have the spiral structure described in connection with  FIG. 7B . 
     As illustrated by  FIG. 7G , a symmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   g  is provided. The symmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   g  is symmetrical about an axis  712  bisecting a width W SDM  of the symmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   g . Further, the symmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   g  comprises a pair of meandering regions  724   a ,  726   a  that are laterally adjacent to one another. The meandering regions  724   a ,  726   a  meander from respective ends  702   g ,  704   g  of the symmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   g  to a common location  722   c  between the meandering regions  724   a ,  726   a . The meandering includes repeatedly extending back and forth in a direction normal to the axis  712 , while extending in parallel with the axis  712  before and/or after each back and forth extension. In some embodiments, the ends  702   g ,  704   g  of the symmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   g  are on a common side and/or laterally opposite corners of the symmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   g , and/or the common location  722   c  is on a side of the symmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   g  that is opposite the common side. In some embodiments, the meandering regions  724   a ,  726   a  individually have the meandering structure described in connection with  FIG. 7D . 
     As illustrated by  FIG. 7H , an asymmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   h  is provided. The asymmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   h  is asymmetrical about an axis  712  bisecting a width W ADM  of the asymmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   h . Further, the asymmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   h  comprises a pair of meandering regions  724   b ,  726   b  that are laterally adjacent to one another. The meandering regions  724   b ,  726   b  meander from respective ends  702   h ,  704   h  of the asymmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   h  to a common location  722   d  between the meandering regions  724   b ,  726   b . The meandering includes repeatedly extending back and forth normal to the axis  712 , while extending in parallel with the axis  712  before and/or after each back and forth extension. In some embodiments, the ends  702   h ,  704   h  of the asymmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   h  are on opposite sides and/or diagonally opposite corners of the asymmetrical-double-meandering inductor  110   h , and/or the common location  722   d  is arranged between the opposite sides. Further, in some embodiments, the meandering regions  724   b ,  726   b  individually have the meandering structure described in connection with  FIG. 7D . 
     In some embodiments, the inductors  110   a - 110   h  of  FIGS. 7A-7H  can be combined in different combinations to increase inductance. For example, the G-shaped inductor  110   a  of  FIG. 7A  can be combined with the meandering inductor  110   d  of  FIG. 7D . Further, in some embodiments, the inductors  110   a - 110   h  of  FIGS. 7A-7H  have uniform line widths (e.g., of about 5-10 micrometers), and/or are defined by a plurality of line segments arranged end to end (e.g., at about 90 degree angles). 
     With reference to  FIG. 8 , a perspective view  800  of some more detailed embodiments the EBG structure of  FIG. 1  is provided. As illustrated, an inductor  110  is arranged over power and ground meshes  112 ,  114 , and defined by a plurality of inductor metal layers  802 ,  804 ,  806  of a BEOL region  104  that are stacked upon one another. In some embodiments, the inductor  110  has a ring-shaped (e.g., square ring-shaped) footprint and/or a substantially uniform line width. For example, the inductor  110  may laterally surround a central opening  807  with a substantially uniform line width. Further, in some embodiments, the inductor metal layers  802 ,  804 ,  806  are topmost metal layers of the BEOL region  104 . 
     The inductor metal layers  802 ,  804 ,  806  comprise corresponding inductor segments  808  that are continuous, elongated regions of the inductor metal layers  802 ,  804 ,  806 . The inductor segments  808  may, for example, be individually shaped according to one or more of the inductors  110   a - 110   h  of  FIGS. 7A-7H . Further, the inductor segments  808  of an individual inductor metal layer  802 ,  804 ,  806  may, for example, be arranged end to end so as to individually and/or collectively define an inward spiraling and/or ring-shaped structure (e.g., a square ring-shaped structure). The inductor segments  808  are connected in series between a first end  810  (or terminal) of the inductor  110  and a second end  812  (or terminal) of the inductor  110  by one or more inductor inter-metal vias  814 ,  816  arranged between the inductor metal layers  802 ,  804 ,  806 , such that the length of the inductor  110  spans three dimensions. In some embodiments, the inductor segments  808  are connected end to end by the inductor via(s)  814 ,  816  and/or connected ends of the inductor segments  808  overlap. Further, in some embodiments, the inductor segments  808  are connected such that current flows in a common direction from the first end  810  of the inductor  110  to the second end  812  of the inductor  110 . Advantageously, distributing the length of the inductor  110  amongst multiple inductor metal layers  802 ,  804 ,  806  allows the inductance of the inductor  110  to be increased, without increasing the footprint size. 
     The power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  underlie the inductor  110 . The power mesh  112  is electrically connected to the first end  810  of the inductor  110 , and the ground mesh  114  is electrically connected to ground  118 . Further, one or more capacitors  120  underlie the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114 , and are collectively connected between the ground mesh  114  and the second end  812  of the inductor  110 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 9 , a perspective view  900  of some embodiments of the inductor  110  of  FIG. 8  is provided. As illustrated, a first inductor metal layer  806  of the inductor  110  comprises a first outer inductor segment  902  and a first inner inductor segment  904 . The first outer inductor segment  902  laterally surrounds the first inner inductor segment  904 , and the first inner inductor segment  904  spirals inward. For example, the first inner inductor segment  904  may spiral inward about 660-720 degrees. In some embodiments, the first inner inductor segment  904  and/or the first outer inductor segment  902  have ring-shaped footprints (e.g., square or rectangle ring-shaped footprints). 
     A second inductor metal layer  804  underlies the first inductor metal layer  806 , and comprises second and third outer inductor segments  808 ,  906  and a second inner inductor segment  908 . The second and third outer inductor segments  808 ,  906  laterally surround the second inner inductor segment  908 . Further, the second outer inductor segment  906  spirals inward. For example, the second outer inductor segment  906  may spiral inward about 660-720 degrees. The second inner inductor segment  908  lines sidewalls of the second outer inductor segment  906 . In some embodiments, the second inner inductor segment  908  and/or the second outer inductor segment  906  have ring-shaped footprints. 
     A third inductor metal layer  802  underlies the second inductor metal layer  804  and comprises a fourth outer inductor segment  910 . The fourth outer inductor segment  910  spirals inward and, in some embodiments, spirals inward about 660-780 degrees. In some embodiments, the fourth outer inductor segment  910  has a ring-shaped footprint. 
     The inductor segments  808 ,  902 - 910  are connected in series between first and second ends  810 ,  812  of the inductor  110 . The first end  810  of the inductor  110  is defined by a first end of the first outer inductor segment  902 , and the second end  812  of the inductor  110  is defined by a first end of the third outer inductor segment  808 . The inductor segment  808 ,  902 - 910  are connected in series by inductor inter-metal vias  814 ,  816  arranged between the first, second, and third metal inductor layers  802 ,  804 ,  806 . 
     In some embodiments, the inductor segments  808 ,  902 - 910  are connected in series between the first and second ends  810 ,  812  of the inductor  110  as follows. A first inductor inter-metal via  814  electrically couples a second end of the first outer inductor segment  902  to a first end of the second outer inductor segment  906 . A second inductor inter-metal via  912  electrically couples a first end of the first inner inductor segment  904  to a second end of the second outer inductor segment  906 . A third inductor inter-metal via  914  electrically couples a second end of the first inner inductor segment  904  to a first end of the second inner inductor segment  908 . A fourth inductor inter-metal via  816  electrically couples a second end of the third outer inductor segment  808  to a first end of the fourth outer inductor segment  910 . A fifth inductor inter-metal via  916  electrically couples a second end of the second inner inductor segment  908  to a second end of the fourth outer inductor segment  910 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 10 , a top view  1000  of some embodiments of a mesh structure that may be used for the power and/or the ground meshes  112 ,  114  of  FIG. 1  is provided. As illustrated, the mesh structure comprises a plurality of adjoining mesh segments  1002 ,  1004  (i.e., regions) arranged in rows and columns, such as, for example, the illustrated 5 rows and 5 columns. The mesh segments  1002 ,  1004  laterally surround corresponding openings  1006  and, in some embodiments, share a common footprint. For example, the mesh segments  1002 ,  1004  may share a square-ring shaped footprint. Further, in some embodiments, the mesh segments  1002 ,  1004  comprise substantially uniform thicknesses Th gs  around the openings  1006 . 
     In some embodiments where the mesh structure is used for transferring power between a power source and a load (not shown), the mesh structure is configured as a matching network for impedance matching the power source with the load over a wide range of frequencies. For example, the material of the mesh structure and/or the density (e.g., a ratio of material area to open area) of the mesh structure may be adjusted for impedance matching. In some embodiments, the mesh structure is metal and/or the material density of the mesh structure is about 40-60%, such as, for example, about 50%. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 11A and 11B , cross-sectional views  1100 A,  1100 B of various embodiments of a capacitor  120  of  FIG. 1  are provided. 
     As illustrated by  FIG. 11A , a MOS varactor  120   a  is arranged on an upper side of a semiconductor substrate  102  within a doped region of a first doping type (e.g., n- or p-type). For example, the bulk of the semiconductor substrate  102  may have the first doping type and the MOS varactor  120   a  may be arranged directly in the bulk of the semiconductor substrate  102 . As another example, the semiconductor substrate  102  may comprise a device well region (not shown) with the first doping type and the MOS varactor  120   a  may be arranged directly in the device well region. Further, in some embodiments, the MOS varactor  120   a  is laterally surrounded by a first isolation region  1102   a . The first isolation region  1102   a  may be, for example, a shallow trench isolation (STI) or deep trench isolation (DTI) region, and/or may have, for example, a ring-shaped footprint. 
     The MOS varactor  120   a  comprises a first well region  1104   a  and a second well region  1106   a  both sharing a second doping type that is opposite the first doping type. The first well region  1104   a  abuts an upper surface of the semiconductor substrate  102  and, in some embodiments, is laterally surrounded by a second isolation region  1108 . The second isolation region  1108  may be, for example, a STI region and/or may have, for example, a ring-shaped footprint. The second well  1106   a  is deeply buried under the first well region  1104   a  and has a higher doping concentration than the first well region  1104   a  to advantageously define a high junction barrier for reduced leakage. 
     A gate  1110  is arranged over the first well region  1104   a , and spaced from the first well region  1104   a  by a gate dielectric structure  1112 . Further, sidewalls of the gate  1110  and the gate dielectric structure  1112  are lined by a spacer structure  1114 . In some embodiments, the spacer structure  1114  laterally surrounds the gate  1110  and the gate dielectric structure  1112 , and/or has a ring-shaped footprint. The gate  1110  may be, for example, doped polysilicon and is, in some embodiments, electrically coupled to an inductor  110  in  FIG. 1 . 
     First contact regions  1116   a  of the second doping type are arranged in the first well region  1104   a , on opposing sides of the gate  1110 . The first contact regions  1116   a  have a higher doping concentration than the first well region  1104   a  and, in some embodiments, are at least partially covered by first silicide structures  1118 . Further, one or more second contact regions  1120   a  of the first doping type are arranged in the bulk of the semiconductor substrate  102  or the device well region, between the first and second isolation regions  1102   a ,  1108 . The second contact region(s)  1120   a  have a higher doping concentration than the bulk of the semiconductor substrate  102  or the device well region and, in some embodiments, are at least partially covered by second silicide structures  1122 . Further, in some embodiments, the second contact region(s)  1120   a  comprise a single second contact region laterally surrounding the first well region  1104   a  and/or having a ring-shaped footprint. The silicide structures  1118 ,  1122  and/or the contact regions  1116   a ,  1120   a  are electrically coupled together and, in some embodiments, electrically coupled to a ground mesh  114  in  FIG. 1 . 
     As illustrated by  FIG. 11B , a MOS capacitor  120   b  is arranged on an upper side of a semiconductor substrate  102 , and comprises a first well region  1104   b  and a second well region  1106   b . The first well region  1104   b  abuts an upper surface of the semiconductor substrate  102  and has a first doping type. Further, in some embodiments, the first well region  1104   b  is laterally surrounded by an isolation region  1102   b . The isolation region  1102   b  may be, for example, a STI region and/or a doped region with a second doping type that is opposite the first doping type. The second well region  1106   b  is deeply buried under the first well region  1104   b  and has the second doping type. In some embodiments the second well region  1106   b  has a higher doping concentration than the first well region  1104   b  and/or the isolation region  1102   b.    
     A gate  1110  is arranged over the first well region  1104   b , and spaced from the first well region  1104   b  by a gate dielectric structure  1112 . Further, sidewalls of the gate  1110  and the gate dielectric structure  1112  are lined by a spacer structure  1114 . 
     First contact regions  1116   b  of the second doping type are arranged in the first well region  1104   b , on opposing sides of the gate  1110 . The first contact regions  1116   b  have a higher doping concentration than the first well region  1104   b  and, in some embodiments, are at least partially covered by first silicide structures  1118 . Further, one or more second contact regions  1120   b  of the first doping type are arranged in the first well region  1104   b . The second contact region(s)  1120   b  have a higher doping concentration than the first well region  1104   b  and, in some embodiments, are at least partially covered by second silicide structures  1122 . Further, in some embodiments, the second contact region(s)  1120   b  comprise a single second contact region laterally surrounding the first contact region  1116   b  and/or having a ring-shaped footprint. The silicide structures  1118 ,  1122  and/or the contact regions  1116   b ,  1120   b  are electrically coupled together and, in some embodiments, electrically coupled to a ground mesh  114  in  FIG. 1 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 12 , a block diagram of some embodiments of an IC die is provided. The IC die may, for example, be used within SoCs and/or SiPs. As illustrated, the IC die comprises one or more EBG structures  1202   a - 1202   d  according to the foregoing embodiments for noise suppression on power and ground meshes of the EBG structure(s)  1202   a - 1202   d . The power and ground meshes of the EBG structures  1202   a - 1202   d  are connected to a power source  115  and one or more loads  202  are connected to the power and ground meshes. 
     In some embodiments where the EBG structure(s)  1202   a - 1202   d  comprise multiple EBG structures, the EBG structure(s)  1202   a - 1202   d  are arranged in rows and columns with the power meshes of the EBG structure(s)  1202   a - 1202   d  interconnected and the ground meshes of the EBG structure(s)  1202   a - 1202   d  interconnected. Further, in some embodiments where the EBG structure(s)  1202   a ,  1202   d  comprise multiple EBG structures, the power meshes of the EBG structure(s)  1202   a - 1202   d  may be integrated together into a common power mesh, and/or the ground meshes of the EBG structure(s)  1202   a - 1202   d  may be integrated together into a common ground mesh. The use of multiple EBG structures advantageously improves noise suppression on the power and ground meshes. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 13A and 13B , top and bottom views  1300 A,  1300 B of some embodiments of the EBG structure(s) of  FIG. 12  are provided. 
     As illustrated by  FIG. 13A , the noise suppression structure comprises a plurality of EBG structures  1202   a - 1202   d , such as, for example, the  4  illustrated EBG structures. The EBG structures  1202   a - 1202   d  comprise individual inductors  1302 ,  1304  arranged over a power mesh  112 , and further comprise individual capacitors (not shown) arranged under the inductors  1302 ,  1304 . The inductors  1302 ,  1304  comprise first ends  1306 ,  1308  electrically coupled to the power mesh  112 , and further comprise second ends  1310 ,  1312  electrically coupled to the capacitors. In some embodiments, the power mesh  112  is configured according to the mesh structure of  FIG. 10 . Further, in some embodiments, the inductors  1302 ,  1304  are configured according to embodiments of  FIG. 5, 7A-7H , or  8 . 
     As illustrated by  FIG. 13B , a ground mesh  114  underlies the power mesh  112  (see  FIG. 13A ) and is electrically coupled to the capacitors (not shown), such that the capacitors are connected between the inductors  1302 ,  1304  and the ground mesh  114 . The ground mesh  114  is spaced from the power mesh  112  by a dielectric layer (not shown) and is, in some embodiments, configured according to the mesh structure of  FIG. 10 . 
     A power source  115  is connected between the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  (respectively see  FIGS. 13A and 13B ), such that the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114  act as transmission lines to a load (not shown) connected to the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114 . As noted above, parameters of the power and ground meshes  112 ,  114 , such as material density, can be tuned for impedance matching. Further, the inductors  1302 ,  1304  are connected to the power mesh  112  at points intermediate the power source  115  and the load to suppress noise. While a single EBG filter is effective at suppressing noise, multiple EBG filters advantageously enhances noise suppression. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 15-17 , cross-sectional views  1400 A,  1400 B,  1500 - 1700  of some embodiments of the EBG structure of  FIG. 1  at various stages of manufacture are provided. Further,  FIGS. 14A and 14B  are directed to alternative embodiments of forming a capacitor for the EBG structure. 
     As illustrated by  FIG. 14A , a FEOL capacitor  120   c  is formed in an upper side of semiconductor substrate  102 . The semiconductor substrate  102  may be, for example, a bulk silicon substrate or a SOI substrate. The FEOL capacitor  120   c  may be, for example, an n- or p-type MOS capacitor, an n- or p-type MOS varactor, or an n- or p-type diode-based capacitor. The diode-based capacitor may be, for example, be based on a gated diode or an STI diode. 
     In some embodiments, the process for forming the FEOL capacitor  120   c  includes sequentially depositing or otherwise forming a first dielectric layer and a conductive layer stacked over the semiconductor substrate  102 . A selective etch is performed into the conductive and first dielectric layers to respectively form a gate structure  420  and a gate dielectric structure  422 . A second dielectric layer is conformally deposited or otherwise formed lining the gate and gate dielectric structures  420 ,  422 , and subsequently etched back to form a spacer structure  424  lining sidewalls of the gate and gate dielectric structures  420 ,  422 . With the spacer structure  424  formed, source/drain regions  426  are implanted or otherwise formed on opposing sides of the gate and gate dielectric structures  420 ,  422  to define a channel region  428  underlying the gate and gate dielectric structures  420 ,  422 . 
     Also illustrated by  FIG. 14A , a plurality of ILD layers  406 ,  1402  and a plurality of metal layers  408 ,  1404  are formed stacked over the FEOL capacitor  120   c . The ILD layers  406 ,  1402  may be formed of, for example, a low κ dielectric material or an oxide. Further, the ILD layers  406 ,  1402  may be individually formed by, for example, a process comprising an ILD deposition followed by a planarization (e.g., a chemical mechanical polish (CMP)) of the deposition. The metal layers  408 ,  1404  comprise metal features, such as, for example, metal lines  415 , and are formed between the ILD layers  406 ,  1402 . The metal layers  408 ,  1404  may be formed of, for example, aluminum copper, copper, or some other metal. Further, the metal layers  408 ,  1404  may be individually formed by, for example, a process comprising a metal deposition followed by a selective etch of the metal deposition. 
     Also illustrated by  FIG. 14A , inter-metal vias  1406  and contact vias  418  are formed between the metal layers  408 ,  1404 , through the ILD layers  406 ,  1402 . The contact vias  418  electrically couple the metal layers  408 ,  1404  to the FEOL capacitor  120   c , and the inter-metal vias  1406  electrically couple the metal layers  408 ,  1404  to one another. The inter-metal vias  1406  and the contact vias  418  may be formed of, for example, copper, aluminum copper, aluminum, or some other metal. Further, individual layers or levels of the inter-metal and/or contact vias  418 ,  1406  may be formed by, for example, a process comprising a selective etch into an ILD layer, a deposition into openings formed by the selective etch, and an etch and/or a planarization of the deposition. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 14B , one or more electronic devices  1408  are formed in an upper side of a semiconductor substrate  102 . The electronic device(s)  1408  may comprise, for example, one or more of transistors, diodes, memory cells, capacitors (e.g., the FEOL capacitor  120   c  of  FIG. 14A ), and so on. Further, a plurality of ILD layers  406 ,  1410  and a plurality of metal layers  408 ,  1404  are formed stacked over the electronic device(s)  1408 . The metal layers  408 ,  1404  comprise metal features and are formed between the ILD layers  406 ,  1410 . Further, the metal layers  408 ,  1404  are formed interconnected by inter-metal vias  1406 , and connected to the electronic device(s)  1408  by contact vias  1412 . In some embodiments, one or more of the ILD layers  406 ,  1410 , the metal layers  408 ,  1404 , and the inter-metal and/or contact vias  1406 ,  1412  are formed as described in  FIG. 14A . 
     Also illustrated by  FIG. 14B , a BEOL capacitor  120   d  is formed between a pair of the metal layers  1404  while forming the ILD layers  406 ,  1410  and the metal layers  408 ,  1404 . Further, the BEOL capacitor  120   d  is formed electrically coupled to the metal layers  408 ,  1404  by the inter-metal vias  1406 . The BEOL capacitor  120   d  may be, for example, a MOM capacitor or a MIM capacitor. 
     In some embodiments, the process for forming the BEOL capacitor  120   d  comprises sequentially depositing or otherwise forming a pair of conductive layers and a first dielectric layer stacked over an ILD layer  1410  with the first dielectric layer arranged between the conductive layers of the pair. A first etch is selectively performed into a topmost conductive layer of the pair and the first dielectric layer to respectively form an upper electrode  1414  and a dielectric structure  1416 . A second dielectric layer is conformally deposited or otherwise formed lining the upper electrode  1414  and the dielectric structure  1416 . A second etch is selectively performed into the second dielectric layer and a bottommost conductive layer of the pair to form a lower electrode  1418  and a capping structure  1420 . 
     As illustrated by  FIG. 15 , a ground mesh  114  is formed over a semiconductor structure  1400  according to, for example,  FIG. 14A or 14B , and formed electrically coupled to an underlying capacitor  120  of the semiconductor structure  1400 . For example, as illustrated, the ground mesh  114  may be formed over the semiconductor structure  1400 A of  FIG. 14A  and electrically coupled to a terminal of the FEOL capacitor  120   c  of  FIG. 14A . In some embodiments, the ground mesh  114  is formed according to the mesh structure of  FIG. 10 . Further, after forming the ground mesh  114 , the ground mesh  114  is covered by a ground ILD layer  1502 . 
     In some embodiments, the process for forming and covering the ground mesh  114  comprises forming ground inter-metal vias  1504  on an upper side of the semiconductor structure  1400 . Subsequently, a conductive layer is deposited over the semiconductor structure  1400  and the ground inter-metal vias  1504 , and a selective etch is performed into the conductive layer to form a ground metal layer  410  comprising the ground mesh  114 . Further, the ground ILD layer  1502  is deposited or otherwise formed over the ground mesh  114 , and subsequently planarized by, for example, a CMP. In such embodiments, the ground mesh  114  is electrically coupled to the capacitor  120  through underlying inter-metal and/or contact vias  418 ,  1406 ,  1504  and metal layers  408 ,  1404 . 
     As illustrated by  FIG. 16 , a power mesh  112  is formed over a semiconductor structure  1500  according to, for example,  FIG. 15  and subsequently covered by a power ILD layer  1602 . In some embodiments, the power mesh  112  is formed according to the mesh structure of  FIG. 10 . Further, in some embodiments, the power mesh  112  shares a footprint with the ground mesh  114 . The process for forming and covering the power mesh  112  may comprise, for example, depositing or otherwise forming a conductive layer over the semiconductor structure  1500  and performing a selective etch into the conductive layer to form a power metal layer  412  comprising the power mesh  112 . The power ILD layer  1602  may then be deposited or otherwise formed over the power mesh  112 , and subsequently planarized. 
     As illustrated by  FIG. 17 , an inductor  110  is formed over a semiconductor structure  1600  according to, for example,  FIG. 16  and electrically coupled between an underlying capacitor  120  of the semiconductor structure  1600  and an underlying power mesh  112 . For example, the inductor  110  may be electrically coupled between the capacitor  120  and the power mesh  112  through underlying inter-metal and/or contact vias  416 ,  418 ,  1406 ,  1504  and metal layers  408 ,  410 ,  412 ,  1404 . In some embodiments, the inductor  110  is formed according one of the embodiments of  FIG. 5, 7A-7H , or  8 . 
     In some embodiments, the process for forming the inductor  110  comprises forming inter-metal vias  416  on an upper side of the semiconductor structure  1600 . Subsequently, a conductive layer is deposited or otherwise formed over the semiconductor structure  1600  and the inter-metal vias  416 , and a selective etch is performed into the conductive layer to form an inductor metal layer  414  comprising a layer of the inductor  110 . The layer may, for example, comprise one or more inductor segments of the inductor  110 . Further, an inductor ILD layer  108  is deposited or otherwise formed over the layer of the inductor  110 , and subsequently planarized. The process may, for example, be repeated for each additional layer of the inductor  110 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 18 , a block diagram  1800  of some embodiments of a method for manufacturing the EBG structure of  FIG. 1  is provided. 
     At operation  1802 , a semiconductor structure comprising a BEOL region overlying a semiconductor substrate, and further comprising a capacitor arranged in the BEOL region and/or the semiconductor substrate, is provided. See, for example,  FIG. 14A or 14B . In some embodiments, the capacitor is a varactor with a deep well region. 
     At operation  1804 , a ground mesh is formed over the capacitor, and electrically coupled to a first terminal of the capacitor through first metal features of the BEOL region that underlie the ground mesh. See, for example,  FIG. 15 . 
     At operation  1806 , a power mesh is formed over the ground mesh. See, for example,  FIG. 16 . In some embodiments, the power mesh is formed with a same footprint as the ground mesh, and/or aligned by centroids or edges with the ground mesh. 
     At operation  1808 , an inductor is formed over the power mesh, electrically coupled between a second terminal of the capacitor and the power mesh through second metal features of the BEOL region that underlie the inductor. See, for example,  FIG. 17 . In some embodiments, the length of the inductor spans multiple stacked layers, and/or the footprint of the inductor is ring shaped (e.g., square ring shaped). 
     While the disclosed method (e.g., the method described by the block diagram  1800 ) is illustrated and described herein as a series of acts or events, it will be appreciated that the illustrated ordering of such acts or events are not to be interpreted in a limiting sense. For example, some acts may occur in different orders and/or concurrently with other acts or events apart from those illustrated and/or described herein. Further, not all illustrated acts may be required to implement one or more aspects or embodiments of the description herein, and one or more of the acts depicted herein may be carried out in one or more separate acts and/or phases. 
     As can be appreciated from above, the present disclosure provides an IC die. A power mesh and a ground mesh are stacked within a BEOL region overlying a semiconductor substrate, and an inductor is arranged over the power and ground meshes. The inductor comprises a plurality of inductor segments stacked upon one another and connected end to end to define a length of the inductor. A capacitor underlies the power and ground meshes, and is connected in series with the inductor. Respective terminals of the capacitor and the inductor are respectively coupled to the power and ground meshes. 
     In other embodiments, the present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing an IC die. A semiconductor substrate is provided, and comprises a BEOL region overlying a semiconductor substrate and a capacitor. A ground mesh is formed over the capacitor and electrically coupled to a first terminal of the capacitor. A power mesh is formed over the ground mesh with a same footprint as the ground mesh and with a centroid aligned to a centroid of the ground mesh. An inductor is formed over the power mesh, and comprising a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal of the inductor is coupled to the power mesh, and the second terminal of the inductor is coupled to a second terminal of the capacitor. 
     In yet other embodiments, the present disclosure provides an IC die. A BEOL region overlies a semiconductor substrate, and a power mesh and a ground mesh are stacked within the BEOL region. Further, a series resonator comprises an inductor and a capacitor connected in series. Terminals of the series resonator are respectively coupled to the power and ground meshes. The inductor is arranged over the power mesh in the BEOL region and comprises a plurality of conductive layers stacked upon one another. The capacitor underlies the power and ground meshes. 
     The foregoing outlines features of several embodiments so that those skilled in the art may better understand the aspects of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art should appreciate that they may readily use the present disclosure as a basis for designing or modifying other processes and structures for carrying out the same purposes and/or achieving the same advantages of the embodiments introduced herein. Those skilled in the art should also realize that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and that they may make various changes, substitutions, and alterations herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.