Patents Assigned to Siliconix Technology C.V.
  • Schottky diode with improved surge capability
    Patent number: 7812441
    Abstract: An SiC Schottky diode die or a Si Schottky diode die is mounted with its epitaxial anode surface connected to the best heat sink surface in the device package. This produces a substantial increase in the surge current capability of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Siliconix Technology C.V.
    Inventors: Rossano Carta, Luigi Merlin, Laura Bellemo
  • Mask structure for manufacture of trench type semiconductor device
    Patent number: 7808029
    Abstract: A mask structure and process for forming trenches in a silicon carbide or other wafer, and for implanting impurities into the walls of the trenches using the same mask where the mask includes a thin aluminum layer and a patterned hard photoresist mask. A thin LTO oxide may be placed between the metal layer and the hard photoresist mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Siliconix Technology C.V.
    Inventors: Luigi Merlin, Giovanni Richieri, Rossano Carta
  • Solderable top metal for SiC device
    Patent number: 7394158
    Abstract: A silicon carbide device includes at least one power electrode on a surface thereof, a solderable contract formed on the power electrode, and at least one passivation layer that surrounds the solderable contact but is spaced from the solderable contract, thereby forming a gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Siliconix Technology C.V.
    Inventors: Rossano Carta, Laura Bellemo, Luigi Merlin
  • Active integrated rectifier regulator
    Patent number: 7292445
    Abstract: An active integrated rectifier and regulator module for providing charging current to a battery of an automobile including a stacked structure comprising two lead frames disposed above on another, the module including a voltage regulator and elements for active rectification of alternating current from a stator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Siliconix Technology C.V.-IR
    Inventor: Mario Linke