Patents by Inventor Takanori Uejima

Takanori Uejima 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: 20230269864
    Abstract: A radio frequency module includes a module substrate having a main surface, a first circuit component arranged on the main surface, a resin member arranged on the main surface and covering a side surface of the first circuit component, a metal shield layer in contact with a top surface of the resin member and a top surface of the first circuit component, and an engraved portion provided on the top surface of the resin member. When the main surface is viewed in plan, the engraved portion does not overlap the first circuit component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Yuji TAKEMATSU, Takanori UEJIMA, Dai NAKAGAWA
  • Publication number: 20230268643
    Abstract: A radio-frequency module includes a first base made of a first semiconductor material; a second base that is made of a second semiconductor material having a thermal conductivity lower than that of the first semiconductor material and which includes a power amplifier circuit; a third base including a transmission filter circuit; and a module substrate having a main surface on which the first base, the second base, and the third base are arranged. The first base is joined to the main surface via an electrode. The second base is arranged between the module substrate and the first base in a sectional view and is joined to the main surface via an electrode. At least part of the first base is overlapped with at least part of the second base and at least part of the third base in a plan view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Takanori UEJIMA, Yuji TAKEMATSU, Yukiya YAMAGUCHI, Shunji YOSHIMI, Satoshi Arayashiki, Mitsunori SAMATA, Satoshi GOTO, Yutaka SASAKI, Masayuki AOIKE
  • Publication number: 20230268950
    Abstract: A radio frequency module includes a module substrate having a principal surface, one or more circuit components disposed on a principal surface side, a resin member disposed on the principal surface side and covering a side surface of the one or more circuit components, a metal shield layer in contact with a top surface of the resin member and a top surface of the one or more circuit components, and an engraved portion provided on the top surface of the one or more circuit components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Yuji TAKEMATSU, Takanori UEJIMA, Dai NAKAGAWA
  • Publication number: 20230268944
    Abstract: A radio frequency module includes a module board, a transmission power amplifier, a first inductance element mounted on a first principal surface and connected to an output terminal of the transmission power amplifier, a reception low-noise amplifier, and a second inductance element mounted on a first principal surface connected to an input terminal of the reception low-noise amplifier. In a plan view of the module board, a conductive member mounted on the first principal surface is disposed between the first inductance element and the second inductance element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takanori UEJIMA
  • Publication number: 20230261678
    Abstract: A radio frequency module is reduced in height. A radio frequency module includes a mounting substrate, a filter, and a conductive member. The mounting substrate has a first main surface and a second main surface opposite to each other. The filter is mounted on the first main surface of the mounting substrate. The conductive member covers at least part of a main surface of the filter on a side opposite to the mounting substrate. The first main surface of the mounting substrate has a recess. The main surface of the filter is in contact with the conductive member. At least part of the filter is positioned inside the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Takanori UEJIMA, Yuji TAKEMATSU, Dai NAKAGAWA, Yukiya YAMAGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20230261682
    Abstract: A radio frequency module includes a module substrate having a first principal surface and a second principal surface, a resin member covering the first principal surface and side surfaces of first and second components disposed on the first principal surface, a metal shield layer covering an upper surface of the resin member, a metal shield wall disposed on the first principal surface, a metal member disposed on the second principal surface, and a via conductor penetrating the module substrate. The metal shield wall is disposed between the first component and the second component when the first principal surface is viewed in plan. An upper end of the metal shield wall is connected to the metal shield layer. The via conductor electrically connects the metal shield wall and the metal member, and at least partially overlaps each of the metal shield wall and the metal member when viewed in plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Takanori UEJIMA, Hiromichi KITAJIMA
  • Publication number: 20230262879
    Abstract: A first filter is prevented from being affected by the coplanarity of a mounting substrate and a degradation of the filter characteristics of the first filter is reduced. A first filter, a second filter, a third filter, and a first switch are mounted on a first principal surface of a mounting substrate. The first filter passes a first high-frequency signal and a second high-frequency signal, the second filter passes a third high-frequency signal, and the third filter passes a fourth high-frequency signal. The first switch is capable of simultaneously connecting the first filter and the second filter to an antenna terminal. In a plan view from a thickness direction of the mounting substrate, the first filter is larger than the second filter and the third filter and located between the second filter and the third filter. A first wire and a second wire are each shorter than a third wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Masateru HIGASHI, Shogo YANASE, Masaki KIMURA, Masanari MIURA, Naoya MATSUMOTO, Takahiro KATAMATA, Takanori UEJIMA
  • Publication number: 20230261382
    Abstract: A radio frequency module includes submodules and a connection board that connects the submodule and the submodule. The submodule includes a module board and a first component arranged on the module board, the submodule includes a module board and a second component arranged on the module board, and the connection board is directly connected to the module boards and electrically connects the first component and the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventor: Takanori UEJIMA
  • Publication number: 20230223970
    Abstract: In a radio-frequency module, a conductive layer covers a major surface opposite to the mounting board side of a resin layer and a major surface opposite to the mounting board side of an electronic component. The electronic component includes an electronic component body and a plurality of outer electrodes. The electronic component body includes an electrical insulating portion and a conductive portion provided inside the electrical insulating portion, forming at least a portion of a circuit element of the electronic component. The electronic component body has a third major surface and a fourth major surface opposite to each other, and an outer side surface. The third major surface forms the major surface of the electronic component, and the third major surface is in contact with the conductive layer. The plurality of outer electrodes are provided on the fourth major surface, but are not extended over the third major surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Takanori UEJIMA, Dai NAKAGAWA, Yukiya YAMAGUCHI, Yuji TAKEMATSU, Motoji TSUDA, Mayuka ONO, Hiroki FUJIWARA, Kiyoshi AIKAWA, Takashi YAMADA
  • Publication number: 20230223969
    Abstract: A radio frequency module includes a module substrate including major surfaces that face each other; a first base part that is at least partially comprised of a first semiconductor material and in which an electronic circuit is formed; a second base part that is at least partially comprised of a second semiconductor material having a thermal conductivity lower than the thermal conductivity of the first semiconductor material and in which an amplifier circuit is formed; and an external connection terminal disposed on or over the major surface. The first base part and the second base part are disposed on or over the major surface out of the major surfaces; and the second base part is disposed between the module substrate and the first base part, is joined to the first base part, and is connected to the major surface via an electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Yukiya YAMAGUCHI, Fumio HARIMA, Takanori UEJIMA, Yuji TAKEMATSU, Shunji YOSHIMI, Satoshi ARAYASHIKI, Mitsunori SAMATA, Satoshi GOTO, Masayuki AOIKE
  • Publication number: 20230223968
    Abstract: A radio-frequency module includes a first base, which has at least a part formed of a first semiconductor material and which includes a low-noise amplifier circuit, a second base, which has at least a part formed of a second semiconductor material having a thermal conductivity lower than that of the first semiconductor material and which includes a power amplifier circuit, and a module substrate, which has a principal surface on which the first base and the second base are disposed. The first base is joined to the principal surface with electrodes interposed in between. The second base is disposed between the module substrate and the first base in cross-sectional view, and is joined to the principal surface with an electrode interposed in between. At least a part of the first base overlaps at least a part of the second base in plan view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Motoji TSUDA, Yukiya YAMAGUCHI, Takanori UEJIMA
  • Publication number: 20230208467
    Abstract: A radio-frequency module includes: a module substrate having a major face; a first circuit component and a second circuit component that are disposed over the major face; and a metal shield plate disposed over the major face and set to a ground potential. The metal shield plate includes a shield part extending in a direction perpendicular to the major face, and a joint part parallel to the major face and spaced apart from the major face, the joint part extending from the shield part. A top face of at least one of the first circuit component and the second circuit component is connected with the joint part by a bonding wire. With the module substrate seen in plan view, the metal shield plate is disposed between the first circuit component and the second circuit component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Takanori UEJIMA, Hiromichi KITAJIMA
  • Publication number: 20230208020
    Abstract: A radio-frequency module includes: a module substrate; a first circuit component and a second circuit component that are disposed inside the module substrate; and a metal shield plate set to a ground potential. The module substrate includes a dielectric part including a first dielectric material, and a dielectric part including a second dielectric material and located inward of the dielectric part, the second dielectric material having a relative permittivity different from that of the first dielectric material. The metal shield plate is disposed between the first circuit component and the second circuit component and in the dielectric part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Takanori UEJIMA, Hiromichi KITAJIMA
  • Publication number: 20230209788
    Abstract: A module includes: a substrate having an upper main surface and a lower main surface arranged in an up-down direction; a metal member provided on the upper main surface of the substrate, the metal member having a plate-shaped portion including a front main surface and a back main surface arranged in a front-back direction; a first electronic component mounted on the upper main surface of the substrate and disposed in front of the metal member; a second electronic component mounted on the upper main surface of the substrate and disposed behind the metal member; and a sealing resin layer provided on the upper main surface of the substrate and covering the first electronic component, the second electronic component, and the metal member. The metal member includes an upper protruding portion extending on one side of the front-back direction from an upper end of the plate-shaped portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Shota HAYASHI, Nobuaki OGAWA, Yuki ASANO, Takanori UEJIMA, Hiromichi KITAJIMA, Takahiro EGUCHI
  • Patent number: 11689225
    Abstract: A radio frequency module includes: a transmission power amplifier that includes a plurality of amplifying elements that are cascaded; a reception low noise amplifier; and a module board on which the transmission power amplifier and the reception low noise amplifier are mounted. The plurality of amplifying elements include: an amplifying element disposed most downstream; and an amplifying element disposed upstream of the amplifying element, and in a plan view of the module board, a conductive member is physically disposed between the amplifying element and the reception low noise amplifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Takanori Uejima
  • Publication number: 20230200032
    Abstract: A metal member includes a plate-shaped portion provided on an upper main surface of a substrate, and includes a front main surface and a back main surface arranged in a front-back direction when viewed in an up-down direction. A first electronic component is mounted on the upper main surface of the substrate and is disposed in front of the metal member. A second electronic component is mounted on the upper main surface of the substrate and is disposed behind the metal member. A sealing resin layer is provided on the upper main surface of the substrate and covers the metal member and the one or more electronic components. The plate-shaped portion is provided with one or more upper notches extending downward from the upper side. The metal member further includes one or more foot portions extending forward or backward from the lower side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Shota HAYASHI, Nobuaki OGAWA, Yuki ASANO, Takanori UEJIMA, Hiromichi KITAJIMA, Takahiro EGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20230198478
    Abstract: A radio-frequency module includes a first inductor and a second inductor disposed on or above a major surface of a module substrate, a resin member, a metal shield layer covering a surface of the resin member, and a metal shield plate disposed on the major surface between the first inductor and the second inductor. The metal shield plate is in contact with a ground electrode of the major surface and the metal shield layer. The first inductor is disposed in any one of a transmitting path, a receiving path, and a transmitting and receiving path. The second inductor is disposed in any one of the transmitting path, the receiving path, and the transmitting and receiving path, other than the path in which the first inductor is disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Hiromichi KITAJIMA, Takanori UEJIMA, Rui TANAKA
  • Publication number: 20230198556
    Abstract: A radio-frequency module includes: a module substrate having a major face; a first circuit component and a second circuit component that are disposed over the major face; a resin component that covers the first circuit component and the second circuit component; a metal shield layer that covers a surface of the resin component; a metal shield plate that is disposed over the major face and, with the module substrate seen in plan view, located between the first circuit component and the second circuit component; and a via-conductor disposed in the module substrate and set to a ground potential. The metal shield plate is in contact with the metal shield layer, and connected at the major face with the via-conductor. The metal shield plate has a thickness greater than a thickness of the metal shield layer and less than or equal to an outside diameter (of the via-conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Takanori UEJIMA, Hiromichi KITAJIMA, Naoya MATSUMOTO, Hisanori MURASE, Nanami YUMURA, Yoichi SAWADA
  • Publication number: 20230199939
    Abstract: A high-frequency module includes a module substrate having a main surface, circuit components arranged on the main surface, a resin member covering at least a part of the main surface and the circuit components, a metallic shield layer covering at least an upper surface of the resin member, and a metallic shield plate arranged on the main surface and between the circuit component and the circuit component when the main surface is viewed in a plan view. The metallic shield plate is in contact with the metallic shield layer. An engraved mark portion indicating predetermined information is provided on the upper surface of the resin member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Takanori UEJIMA, Hiromichi KITAJIMA, Takahiro EGUCHI, Nobuaki OGAWA, Yuki ASANO, Shota HAYASHI
  • Publication number: 20230198554
    Abstract: A radio-frequency module includes multiple external connection terminals. The multiple external connection terminals include an antenna connection terminal connected to one end of a filter and another end of a filter, an antenna connection terminal connected to the one end of the filter, an antenna connection terminal connected to the other end of the filter, an antenna connection terminal connected to a duplexer and a transmission-reception filter via a switch, and an antenna connection terminal connected to a duplexer and a transmission-reception filter via the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventor: Takanori UEJIMA