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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 23, 2009
Anthony Mowry, Buda, TX (US);
Casey Scott, Dresden, DE;
Maciej Wiatr, Dresden, DE;
Ralf Richter, Dresden, DE;
Anthony Mowry, Buda, TX (US);
Casey Scott, Dresden, DE;
Maciej Wiatr, Dresden, DE;
Ralf Richter, Dresden, DE;
GlobalFoundries, Inc., Grand Cayman, KY;
Abstract
Operation of complex integrated circuits at low temperatures may be enhanced by providing active heating elements within the integrated circuit so as to raise the temperature of at least critical circuit portions at respective operational phases, such as upon power-up. Consequently, enhanced cold temperature performance may be obtained on the basis of existing process elements in order to provide design stability without requiring extensive circuit simulation or redesign of well-established circuit architectures.