US Patent 7361845 Wiring line for high frequency

Wiring lines for use at a high frequency having reduced resistance and/or inductance are disclosed that may be readily manufactured in a semiconductor integrated circuit. Wiring lines can include extension lines (2), connected to both ends of an inductor (1), that may each include divided wiring lines (2a and 2b) that are separated by a slit (3). A length, width and thickness of divided wiring lines (2a and 2b) can be essentially equal, resulting in divided wiring lines (2a and 2b) of essentially equal longitudinal resistance. A width of a slit (3) may preferably be greater than a width of each of divided wiring lines (2a and 2b).