Patents by Inventor Michael C. Matthews

Michael C. Matthews has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240126692
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with post-packaging master die selection, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory device includes a plurality of memory dies. Each memory die of the plurality includes a command/address decoder. The command/address decoders are configured to receive command and address signals from external contacts of the memory device. The command/address decoders are also configured, when enabled, to decode the command and address signals and transmit the decoded command and address signals to every other memory die of the plurality. Each memory die further includes circuitry configured to enable, or disable, or both individual command/address decoders of the plurality of memory dies. In some embodiments, the circuitry can enable a command/address decoder of a memory die of the plurality after the plurality of memory dies are packaged into a memory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Evan C. Pearson, John H. Gentry, Michael J. Scott, Greg S. Gatlin, Lael H. Matthews, Anthony M. Geidl, Michael Roth, Markus H. Geiger, Dale H. Hiscock
  • Publication number: 20200180233
    Abstract: An inventive composition and process for formation of a conductive bonding film are disclosed. The invention combines adhesive bonding sheet technologies (e.g. die attach films, or DAFs) with the electrical and thermal conductivity performance of transient liquid phase sintered paste compositions. The invention films are characterized by high bulk thermal and electrical conductivity within the film as well as low and stable thermal and electrical resistance at the interfaces between the inventive film and metallized adherends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Catherine A. SHEARER, Peter A. MATTURRI, Michael C. MATTHEWS
  • Patent number: 9583453
    Abstract: Sintering die-attach materials provide a lead-free solution for semiconductor packages with superior electrical, thermal and mechanical performance to prior art alternatives. Wafer-applied sintering materials form a metallurgical bond to both semiconductor die and adherends as well as throughout the die-attach joint and do not remelt at the original process temperature. Application to either one or both sides of the wafer, as well as paste a film application are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Ormet Circuits, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Shearer, Michael C Matthews, Peter A Matturi, Eunsook Barber, Richard Weaver
  • Patent number: 9005330
    Abstract: Transient liquid phase sintering compositions comprising one or more high melting point metals and one or more low melting temperature alloys are known in the art as useful compositions for creating electrically and/or thermally conductive pathways in electronic applications. The present invention provides transient liquid phase sintering compositions that employ non-eutectic low melting temperature alloys for improved sintering and metal matrix properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Ormet Circuits, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Shearer, Peter A Matturri, Kenneth C Holcomb, Michael C Matthews
  • Patent number: 8840700
    Abstract: The present invention provides conductive metal compositions for electronic applications, and methods of preparation and uses thereof. More specifically, the present invention provides metallic particle transient liquid phase sintering compositions containing blended formulations of metal and metal alloy components that form interconnected conductive metallurgical networks with increased stability, resistance to thermal stress and ability to mitigate CTE mismatch between materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Ormet Circuits, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Shearer, Kenneth C. Holcomb, G. Delbert Friesen, Michael C. Matthews
  • Publication number: 20140131898
    Abstract: Sintering die-attach materials provide a lead-free solution for semiconductor packages with superior electrical, thermal and mechanical performance to prior art alternatives. Wafer-applied sintering materials form a metallurgical bond to both semiconductor die and adherends as well as throughout the die-attach joint and do not remelt at the original process temperature. Application to either one or both sides of the wafer, as well as paste a film application are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Catherine Shearer, Michael C Matthews, Peter A Matturi, Eunsook Barber, Rick Weaver
  • Publication number: 20140042212
    Abstract: Transient liquid phase sintering compositions comprising one or more high melting point metals and one or more low melting temperature alloys are known in the art as useful compositions for creating electrically and/or thermally conductive pathways in electronic applications. The present invention provides transient liquid phase sintering compositions that employ non-eutectic low melting temperature alloys for improved sintering and metal matrix properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Ormet Circuits, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Shearer, Peter A. Matturri, Kenneth C. Holcomb, Michael C. Matthews
  • Patent number: 8221518
    Abstract: The present invention provides electrically and thermally conductive compositions for forming interconnections between electronic elements. Invention compositions comprise three or more metal or metal alloy particle types and an organic vehicle comprising a flux that is application specific. The first particle type includes a reactive high melting point metal that reacts with a reactive low melting point metal(s) in the other particles to form intermetallic species. The reactive low melting point metal(s) of the invention are provided in two distinct particle forms. The first reactive low melting point metal particle includes a carrier that facilitates the reaction with the reactive high melting point metal. The second reactive low melting point metal particle acts primarily as a source of the reactive low melting point metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Ormet Circuits, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Shearer, Kenneth C. Holcomb, G. Delbert Friesen, Michael C. Matthews
  • Publication number: 20110171372
    Abstract: The present invention provides conductive metal compositions for electronic applications, and methods of preparation and uses thereof. More specifically, the present invention provides metallic particle transient liquid phase sintering compositions containing blended formulations of metal and metal alloy components that form interconnected conductive metallurgical networks with increased stability, resistance to thermal stress and ability to mitigate CTE mismatch between materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: ORMET CIRCUITS, INC.
    Inventors: Catherine Shearer, Kenneth C. Holcomb, G. Delbert Friesen, Michael C. Matthews
  • Publication number: 20100252616
    Abstract: The present invention provides electrically and thermally conductive compositions for forming interconnections between electronic elements. Invention compositions comprise three or more metal or metal alloy particle types and an organic vehicle comprising a flux that is application specific. The first particle type includes a reactive high melting point metal that reacts with a reactive low melting point metal(s) in the other particles to form intermetallic species. The reactive low melting point metal(s) of the invention are provided in two distinct particle forms. The first reactive low melting point metal particle includes a carrier that facilitates the reaction with the reactive high melting point metal. The second reactive low melting point metal particle acts primarily as a source of the reactive low melting point metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: ORMET CIRCUITS, INC.
    Inventors: Catherine Shearer, Kenneth C. Holcomb, G. Delbert Friesen, Michael C. Matthews
  • Patent number: 6679176
    Abstract: A projectile for the destruction of unexploded ordnance comprising a dart shell having a core region which contains a reactive composition comprised of a reactive metal and an oxidizer. The reactive metal is selected from the group consisting of titanium, aluminum, magnesium, lithium, beryllium, zirconium, thorium, uranium, hafnium, alloys thereof, hydrides thereof, and combinations thereof. The oxidizer is selected from the group consisting of lithium perchlorate, magnesium perchlorate, ammonium perchlorate, potassium perchlorate, chlorates, peroxides, and combinations thereof. In an alternative embodiment, the reactive composition is located on the outside of a center penetrating rod. Also included is a disposable apparatus for delivering a projectile to destroy unexploded ordnance. The apparatus is comprised of a block having a top and a bottom, the block comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of wood and polymeric resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventors: Peter D. Zavitsanos, Michael C. Matthews, Charles W. Files, Arno Gatti, Dmitri Bohn
  • Publication number: 20030127013
    Abstract: A projectile for the destruction of unexploded ordnance comprising a dart shell having a core region which contains a reactive composition comprised of a reactive metal and an oxidizer. The reactive metal is selected from the group consisting of titanium, aluminum, magnesium, lithium, beryllium, zirconium, thorium, uranium, hafnium, alloys thereof, hydrides thereof, and combinations thereof. The oxidizer is selected from the group consisting of lithium perchlorate, magnesium perchlorate, ammonium perchlorate, potassium perchlorate, chlorates, peroxides, and combinations thereof. In an alternative embodiment, the reactive composition is located on the outside of a center penetrating rod. Also included is a disposable apparatus for delivering a projectile to destroy unexploded ordnance. The apparatus is comprised of a block having a top and a bottom, the block comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of wood and polymeric resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Peter D. Zavitsanos, Michael C. Matthews, Charles W. Files, Dmitri Bohn
  • Patent number: 6546838
    Abstract: A projectile for the destruction of unexploded ordnance comprising a dart shell having a core region which contains a reactive composition comprised of a reactive metal and an oxidizer. The reactive metal is selected from the group consisting of titanium, aluminum, magnesium, lithium, beryllium, zirconium, thorium, uranium, hafnium, alloys thereof, hydrides thereof, and combinations thereof. The oxidizer is selected from the group consisting of lithium perchlorate, magnesium perchlorate, ammonium perchlorate, potassium perchlorate, chlorates, peroxides, and combinations thereof. In an alternative embodiment, the reactive composition is located on the outside of a center penetrating rod. Also included is a disposable apparatus for delivering a projectile to destroy unexploded ordnance. The apparatus is comprised of a block having a top and a bottom, the block comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of wood and polymeric resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventors: Peter D. Zavitsanos, Michael C. Matthews, Charles W. Files, Dmitri Bohn
  • Publication number: 20030051629
    Abstract: A projectile for the destruction of unexploded ordnance comprising a dart shell having a core region which contains a reactive composition comprised of a reactive metal and an oxidizer. The reactive metal is selected from the group consisting of titanium, aluminum, magnesium, lithium, beryllium, zirconium, thorium, uranium, hafnium, alloys thereof, hydrides thereof, and combinations thereof. The oxidizer is selected from the group consisting of lithium perchlorate, magnesium perchlorate, ammonium perchlorate, potassium perchlorate, chlorates, peroxides, and combinations thereof. In an alternative embodiment, the reactive composition is located on the outside of a center penetrating rod. Also included is a disposable apparatus for delivering a projectile to destroy unexploded ordnance. The apparatus is comprised of a block having a top and a bottom, the block comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of wood and polymeric resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Peter D. Zavitsanos, Michael C. Matthews, Charles W. Files, Dmitri Bohn