Patents by Inventor Thomas Meister

Thomas Meister 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: 20240158284
    Abstract: A glass pane, especially to a glass pane obtained by singularization from a preferably floated glass strip formed by hot forming, is provided. The glass pane is a borosilicate glass with a top side, a bottom side, and a thickness the top and bottom surfaces of at least 1.75 mm and at most 7 mm. The glass pane has a magnitude of the sum total of refractions from the top side and the bottom side within a square area Mb of 500 mm by 500 mm for light incident perpendicularly on the glass pane for a 99.9% quantile of 0 mdpt to less than 1.7 mdpt in at least one direction parallel to the surface of the glass pane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: SCHOTT Technical Glass Solutions GmbH
    Inventors: Juliane Brandt-Slowik, Thomas Schmiady, Stefan Eberl, Andreas Sprenger, Armin Vogl, Michael Meister, Tommy Schröder, Michael Reinl
  • Patent number: 8329532
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to method for the concurrent deposition of multiple different crystalline structures on a semiconductor body utilizing in-situ differential epitaxy. In one embodiment of the present invention a preparation surface is formed, resulting in two distinct crystalline regions, a monocrystalline silicon substrate region and an isolating layer region. A monocrystalline silicon layer and an amorphous silicon layer are concurrently formed directly onto the preparation surface in the monocrystalline silicon substrate region and the isolating layer region, respectively. Deposition comprises the formation of two or more sub-layers. The process parameters can be varied for each individual sub-layer to optimize deposition characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Herbert Schaefer, Martin Franosch, Thomas Meister, Josef Boeck
  • Publication number: 20120074405
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to method for the concurrent deposition of multiple different crystalline structures on a semiconductor body utilizing in-situ differential epitaxy. In one embodiment of the present invention a preparation surface is formed, resulting in two distinct crystalline regions, a monocrystalline silicon substrate region and an isolating layer region. A monocrystalline silicon layer and an amorphous silicon layer are concurrently formed directly onto the preparation surface in the monocrystalline silicon substrate region and the isolating layer region, respectively. Deposition comprises the formation of two or more sub-layers. The process parameters can be varied for each individual sub-layer to optimize deposition characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Herbert Schäfer, Martin Franosch, Thomas Meister, Josef Böck
  • Patent number: 8102052
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to method for the concurrent deposition of multiple different crystalline structures on a semiconductor body utilizing in-situ differential epitaxy. In one embodiment of the present invention a preparation surface is formed, resulting in two distinct crystalline regions, a monocrystalline silicon substrate region and an isolating layer region. A monocrystalline silicon layer and an amorphous silicon layer are concurrently formed directly onto the preparation surface in the monocrystalline silicon substrate region and the isolating layer region, respectively. Deposition comprises the formation of two or more sub-layers. The process parameters can be varied for each individual sub-layer to optimize deposition characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Herbert Schäfer, Martin Franosch, Thomas Meister, Josef Böck
  • Patent number: 8067290
    Abstract: The disclosed invention provides a method for the fabrication of a bipolar transistor having a collector region comprised within a semiconductor body separated from an overlying base region by one or more isolation cavities (e.g., air gaps) filled with low permittivity gas. In particular, a multilayer base-collector dielectric film is deposited over the collector region. A base region is formed onto the multilayer dielectric film and is patterned to form one or more base connection regions. The multilayer dielectric film is selectively etched during a plurality of isotropic etch processes to allow for the formation of one or more isolation region between the base connection regions and the collector region, wherein the one or more isolation regions comprise cavities filled with a gas having a low dielectric constant (e.g., air). The resultant bipolar transistor has a reduced base-collector capacitance, thereby allowing for improved frequency properties (e.g., higher maximum frequency operation).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Josef Boeck, Wolfgang Liebl, Thomas Meister, Herbert Schaefer
  • Patent number: 8003475
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a transistor structure with a first and a second bipolar transistor having different collector widths is presented. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate, introducing a first buried layer of the first bipolar transistor and a second buried layer of the second bipolar transistor into the semiconductor substrate, and producing at least a first collector region having a first collector width on the first buried layer and a second collector region having a second collector width on the second buried layer. A first collector zone having a first thickness is produced on the second buried layer for production of the second collector width. A second collector zone having a second thickness is produced on the first collector zone. At least one insulation region is produced that isolates at least the collector regions from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Josef Böck, Rudolf Lachner, Thomas Meister, Reinhard Stengl, Herbert Schäfer, Martin Seck
  • Patent number: 7968972
    Abstract: A high-frequency bipolar transistor includes an emitter contact adjoining an emitter connection region, a base contact adjoining a base connection region, and a collector contact adjoining a collector connection region. A first insulation layer is disposed on the base connection region. The collector connection region contains a buried layer, which connects the collector contact to a collector zone. A silicide or salicide region is provided on the buried layer and connects the collector contact to the collector zone in a low-impedance manner. A second insulation layer is disposed on the collector connection region but not on the silicide region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Josef Böck, Thomas Meister, Reinhard Stengl, Herbert Schäfer
  • Publication number: 20110133188
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to method for the concurrent deposition of multiple different crystalline structures on a semiconductor body utilizing in-situ differential epitaxy. In one embodiment of the present invention a preparation surface is formed, resulting in two distinct crystalline regions, a monocrystalline silicon substrate region and an isolating layer region. A monocrystalline silicon layer and an amorphous silicon layer are concurrently formed directly onto the preparation surface in the monocrystalline silicon substrate region and the isolating layer region, respectively. Deposition comprises the formation of two or more sub-layers. The process parameters can be varied for each individual sub-layer to optimize deposition characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Herbert Schäfer, Martin Franosch, Thomas Meister, Josef Böck
  • Patent number: 7947552
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to method for the concurrent deposition of multiple different crystalline structures on a semiconductor body utilizing in-situ differential epitaxy. In one embodiment of the present invention a preparation surface is formed, resulting in two distinct crystalline regions, a monocrystalline silicon substrate region and an isolating layer region. A monocrystalline silicon layer and an amorphous silicon layer are concurrently formed directly onto the preparation surface in the monocrystalline silicon substrate region and the isolating layer region, respectively. Deposition comprises the formation of two or more sub-layers. The process parameters can be varied for each individual sub-layer to optimize deposition characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Herbert Schäfer, Martin Franosch, Thomas Meister, Josef Böck
  • Publication number: 20100187657
    Abstract: The disclosed invention provides a method for the fabrication of a bipolar transistor having a collector region comprised within a semiconductor body separated from an overlying base region by one or more isolation cavities (e.g., air gaps) filled with low permittivity gas. In particular, a multilayer base-collector dielectric film is deposited over the collector region. A base region is formed onto the multilayer dielectric film and is patterned to form one or more base connection regions. The multilayer dielectric film is selectively etched during a plurality of isotropic etch processes to allow for the formation of one or more isolation region between the base connection regions and the collector region, wherein the one or more isolation regions comprise cavities filled with a gas having a low dielectric constant (e.g., air). The resultant bipolar transistor has a reduced base-collector capacitance, thereby allowing for improved frequency properties (e.g., higher maximum frequency operation).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Josef Boeck, Wolfgang Liebl, Thomas Meister, Herbert Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20100155896
    Abstract: A high-frequency bipolar transistor includes an emitter contact adjoining an emitter connection region, a base contact adjoining a base connection region, and a collector contact adjoining a collector connection region. A first insulation layer is disposed on the base connection region. The collector connection region contains a buried layer, which connects the collector contact to a collector zone. A silicide or salicide region is provided on the buried layer and connects the collector contact to the collector zone in a low-impedance manner. A second insulation layer is disposed on the collector connection region but not on the silicide region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Josef Böck, Thomas Meister, Reinhard Stengl, Herbert Schafer
  • Patent number: 7719088
    Abstract: A high-frequency bipolar transistor includes an emitter contact adjoining an emitter connection region, a base contact adjoining a base connection region, and a collector contact adjoining a collector connection region. A first insulation layer is disposed on the base connection region. The collector connection region contains a buried layer, which connects the collector contact to a collector zone. A silicide or salicide region is provided on the buried layer and connects the collector contact to the collector zone in a low-impedance manner. A second insulation layer is disposed on the collector connection region but not on the silicide region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Josef Böck, Thomas Meister, Reinhard Stengl, Herbert Schäfer
  • Patent number: 7612430
    Abstract: The silicon bipolar transistor (100) comprises a base, with a first highly-doped base layer (105) and a second poorly-doped base layer (106) which together form the base. The emitter is completely highly-doped and mounted directly on the second base layer (106).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Martin Franosch, Thomas Meister, Herbert Schäfer, Reinhard Stengl, Konrad Wolf
  • Publication number: 20090261327
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to method for the concurrent deposition of multiple different crystalline structures on a semiconductor body utilizing in-situ differential epitaxy. In one embodiment of the present invention a preparation surface is formed, resulting in two distinct crystalline regions, a monocrystalline silicon substrate region and an isolating layer region. A monocrystalline silicon layer and an amorphous silicon layer are concurrently formed directly onto the preparation surface in the monocrystalline silicon substrate region and the isolating layer region, respectively. Deposition comprises the formation of two or more sub-layers. The process parameters can be varied for each individual sub-layer to optimize deposition characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Herbert Schaefer, Martin Franosch, Thomas Meister, Josef Boeck
  • Patent number: 7449389
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor including defining a first component region and a second component region in a semiconductor body is provided. A first epitaxial layer is formed through the first component region. A second epitaxial layer is formed over the first epitaxial layer, including configuring the physical dimensions of a first active zone of the first component region independent of a second active zone of the second component region via the first epitaxial layer and the second epitaxial layer. In one embodiment, the first component is a radio-frequency transistor and the second component is a varactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Thomas Meister, Herbert Schäfer, Josef Böck, Rudolf Lachner
  • Publication number: 20080227261
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for fabricating a transistor structure, comprising at least a first and a second bipolar transistor having different collector widths. The invention is distinguished by the fact that all junctions between differently doped regions have a sharp interface. In this case, by way of example, a first collector region 2.1 is suitable for a high-frequency transistor with high limiting frequencies fT and a second collector region 2.2 is suitable for a high-voltage transistor with increased breakdown voltages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Josef Bock, Rudolf Lachner, Thomas Meister, Reinhard Stengl, Herbert Schafer, Martin Seck
  • Patent number: 7420228
    Abstract: A bipolar transistor comprising a collector region of a first conduction type, and a subcollector region of the first conduction type at a first side of the collector region. The transistor further includes a base region of the second conduction type provided at a second side of the collector region, and an emitter region of the first conduction type which is provided above the base region on the side remote from the collection region. A carbon-doped semiconductor region is provided on the first side alongside the collector region. The bipolar transistor is characterized in that the carbon-doped semiconductor region has a carbon concentration of 1019-1021 cm?3 and the base region has a smaller cross section than the collector region and the collector region has, in the overlap region with the base region, a region having an increased doping compared with the remaining region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Josef Bock, Thomas Meister, Reinhard Stengl, Herbert Schafer
  • Patent number: 7371650
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a transistor structure with a first and a second bipolar transistor having different collector widths is presented. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate, introducing a first buried layer of the first bipolar transistor and a second buried layer of the second bipolar transistor into the semiconductor substrate, and producing at least a first collector region having a first collector width on the first buried layer and a second collector region having a second collector width on the second buried layer. A first collector zone having a first thickness is produced on the second buried layer for production of the second collector width. A second collector zone having a second thickness is produced on the first collector zone. At least one insulation region is produced that isolates at least the collector regions from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Josef Böck, Rudolf Lachner, Thomas Meister, Reinhard Stengl, Herbert Schäfer, Martin Seck
  • Publication number: 20080102593
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor including defining a first component region and a second component region in a semiconductor body is provided. A first epitaxial layer is formed through the first component region. A second epitaxial layer is formed over the first epitaxial layer, including configuring the physical dimensions of a first active zone of the first component region independent of a second active zone of the second component region via the first epitaxial layer and the second epitaxial layer. In one embodiment, the first component is a radio-frequency transistor and the second component is a varactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Thomas Meister, Herbert Schafer, Josef Bock, Rudolf Lachner
  • Patent number: 7285470
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a bipolar semiconductor element, especially a bipolar transistor, and a corresponding bipolar semiconductor component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Josef Bock, Thomas Meister, Reinhard Stengl, Herbert Schafer