A semiconductor device is provided, which device includes a semiconductor substrate including a plurality of signal pads and ground pads, an insulating film formed on the semiconductor substrate, a conductive metal film formed on the insulating film and electrically connected to the ground pads and a...http://www.google.de/patents/US6437432?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6437432 - Semiconductor device having improved electrical characteristics and method of producing the same