Abstract: A power semiconductor device includes a semiconductor body having front and back sides. The semiconductor body includes drift, field stop and emitter adjustment regions each of a first conductivity type. The field stop region is arranged between the drift region and the backside and has dopants of the first conductivity type at a higher dopant concentration than the drift region. The emitter adjustment region is arranged between the field stop region and the backside and has dopants of the first conductivity type at a higher dopant concentration than the field stop region. The semiconductor body has a concentration of interstitial oxygen of at least 1E17 cm?3. The field stop region includes a region where the dopant concentration is higher than that in the drift region at least by a factor of three. At least 20% of the dopants of the first conductivity type in the region are oxygen-induced thermal donors.

Abstract: In some examples, an integrated circuit device includes a sampling switch configured to sample an input signal. The integrated circuit device also includes a first evaluation unit configured to receive the sampled input signal from the sampling switch and evaluate the sampled input signal. The integrated circuit device further includes a second evaluation unit configured to receive the sampled input signal from the sampling switch and evaluate the sampled input signal. The sampling switch is configured to deliver the sampled input signal to the first evaluation unit and deliver the sampled input signal to the second evaluation unit.

Abstract: What is specified is a method for transforming a first binary signal read from a memory, wherein the first binary signal is transformed into a second binary signal provided that the first binary signal is a code word or a predefined code word of a k-out-of-n code, wherein the first binary signal is transformed into a predefined signal provided that the first binary signal is not a code word or is not a predefined code word of the k-out-of-n code, wherein the predefined signal is different than the second binary signal. A corresponding device is furthermore specified.

Abstract: A hybrid module housing includes a bulkhead. The bulkhead has a first radial channel for providing a clutch apply pressure, a second radial channel for providing a clutch cooling flow, and a third radial channel for providing a motor cooling flow. In an example embodiment, the third radial channel is arranged to be on a bottom half of the hybrid module housing when the hybrid module housing is installed in a vehicle. In an example embodiment, the first radial channel and the second radial channel are open at a radially outer surface of the bulkhead, and the third radial channel is sealed at the radially outer surface of the bulkhead. In an example embodiment, the third radial channel includes an axial passage open at a radial wall of the bulkhead.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing packages is disclosed. In one example, the method comprises providing an electrically conductive sheet being continuous at least in a mounting region, mounting first main surfaces of a plurality of electronic components on the continuous mounting region of the sheet and forming interconnect structures for electrically coupling second main surfaces of the electronic components with the sheet. The second main surfaces oppose the first main surfaces. After the forming, structuring the sheet.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a method for performing a lattice-based cryptographic operation is provided. The method includes obtaining a noise polynomial, a secret polynomial and a public polynomial, disguising at least one of the noise polynomial, the secret polynomial and the public polynomial by means of multiplying it with a random blinding polynomial, calculating the sum of the noise polynomial with the product of the public polynomial and the secret polynomial based on the disguised at least one polynomial, and determining a result of the lattice-based cryptographic operation based on the calculated sum of the noise polynomial with the product of the public polynomial and the secret polynomial.

Abstract: A power supply circuit includes: an output terminal for supplying power for a semiconductor device at the terminal; a control circuit configured to control a power level of the supplied power based on a control signal; and an input for receiving one or more timing signals, wherein the power supply circuit is configured to derive an indication for a scheduled change of a load current of the supplied power using the one or more timing signals. The power supply circuit is configured to adapt the control signal based on the indication for the scheduled change of the load current.

Abstract: A slide rail for a belt-drive transmission includes a slide channel and a pivoting receptacle. The slide channel includes a first slide surface for damping contact on a strand of a belt of the belt-drive transmission, a second slide surface for damping contact on the strand, antagonistic to the first slide surface, and a channel height formed by the first slide surface and the second slide surface. The pivoting receptacle is arranged for pivoting support of the slide rail on a pivoting means of the belt-drive transmission. A one of the first slide surface or the second slide surface includes an elevation extending toward the belt such that the one of the first slide surface or the second slide surface is displaced over a profile along a longitudinal direction in a transversal direction.

Abstract: A method includes generating a first radar signal in a transmission channel of a first radar chip based on an oscillator signal and emitting the first radar signal via a first antenna, wherein the first radar signal is modulated based on a synchronization signal used in the first radar chip, generating a second radar signal in a transmission channel of a second radar chip based on the oscillator signal and emitting the second radar signal via a second antenna, wherein the second radar signal is modulated based on a synchronization signal used in the second radar chip, receiving an RF sensor signal by means of a sensor circuit, wherein the RF sensor signal has a superposition of a portion of the power of the first radar signal and a portion of the power of the second radar signal, and determining a measurement signal that depends on the RF sensor signal.

Abstract: A magnetic-field-based angle sensor system includes a stator component and a rotor component rotatable relative thereto, a magnetic field sensor operating in saturation operation and a magnetic field sensor operating in linear operation, wherein the magnetic field sensor operating in saturation operation is configured to determine a rotation angle of the rotor component relative to the stator component, and wherein the magnetic field sensor operating in linear operation is configured to ascertain an external magnetic stray field acting on the angle sensor system. The angle sensor system further includes a control device configured, based on the ascertained external magnetic stray field, to compensate for a stray-field-dependent measurement deviation in the determination of the rotation angle carried out.

Abstract: A torque transmission member for transmitting torque between a first rotating member and a second rotating member is provided. The torque transmission member has a first connection part and a second connection part which are concentrically arranged and fixedly connected with each other, wherein the first connection part is fixedly connected to the first rotating member, the second connection part is connected to the second rotating member in a torsion-proof manner, and the second connection part has a central hole for receiving the second rotating member. A cylindrical centering reference member is provided, the torque transmission member and the centering reference member are coaxially arranged by a centering tool during the process of assembling the torque transmission member, wherein the first connection part is provided with at least two through holes, and the centering tool passes through the through holes during a process of centering.

Abstract: A dry double clutch for an electric axle includes a clutch unit and an actuation unit. The clutch unit has a first clutch device for connecting a drive shaft with a first output shaft, and a second clutch device, coaxial to the first clutch device, for connecting the drive shaft with a second output shaft. The actuation unit has a first actuation device for actuating the first clutch device, and a second actuation device for actuating the second clutch device. The first clutch device is closed when the first actuation device is not actuated, and the second clutch device is open when the second actuation device is not actuated. The first clutch device is arranged to be opened by a first pressure force from the first actuation device, and the second clutch device is arranged to be closed by a second pressure force from the second actuation device.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a photoacoustic sensor modular assembly. An example interconnect module includes a support structure configured to be situated between an emitter module of the photoacoustic sensor and a detector module of the photoacoustic sensor. The emitter module may include an emitter component and the detector module may include a detector component. The interconnect module may include a conductive element configured to connect to at least one of the emitter component or the detector component.

Abstract: A semiconductor die includes a semiconductor body having first and second active portions. The first active portion includes first source regions. The second active portion includes second source regions. A gate structure extends from a first surface into the semiconductor body and has a longitudinal gate extension along a lateral first direction. A first load pad and the first source regions are electrically connected. A second load pad and the second source regions are electrically connected. A gap laterally separates the first and second load pads. A lateral longitudinal extension of the gap is parallel to the first direction or deviates therefrom by not more than 60 degree. A connection structure electrically connects the first and second load pads. The connection structure is formed in a groove extending from the first surface into the semiconductor body and/or in a wiring layer formed on the first surface.

Abstract: A semiconductor system includes a semiconductor chip comprising a RF circuit, a buffer layer over the RF circuit and a plurality of bumps over the buffer layer, wherein the plurality of bumps comprising at least one functional bump electrically connected to the RF circuit, and at least one dummy bump which is maintained at a distance from the RF circuit and prevented from being electrically connected to the RF circuit by the buffer layer, a conductive layer disposed over the semiconductor chip and coupled to the plurality of bumps through a plurality of vias, a feedline structure disposed over the conductive layer, wherein the feedline structure is electrically coupled to the RF circuit, and a plurality of antennas disposed over the feedline structure, wherein at least one antenna of the plurality of antennas is coupled to the RF circuit through the feedline structure.

Abstract: A control stick may include a magnet and a three-dimensional (3D) magnetic sensor. The 3D magnetic sensor may determine a twist angle of a handle of the control stick based on a strength of a magnetic field at the 3D magnetic sensor. A twisting of the handle may modify an air gap between the 3D magnetic sensor and the magnet. The strength of the magnetic field may be based on strengths of first, second, and third magnetic field components. The 3D magnetic sensor may determine a tilt angle of the handle based on a ratio of the strength of the first magnetic field component to the strength of the third magnetic field component. A tilting of the handle in a direction corresponding to the first magnetic field component may modify the ratio of the strength of the first magnetic field component to the strength of the third magnetic field component.

Abstract: A method for producing a bearing component includes providing a bearing component blank with an iron-based metal substrate, hardening the metal substrate, treating the metal substrate by an alkaline treatment bath in a region to form an iron oxide-based blackening layer as a conversion layer with an initial layer thickness (db) on the region, and rolling a spherical body over the region to compress the conversion layer in the region to form a bearing component with a protective layer having a final layer thickness (de) that is less than 95% of the initial layer thickness (db). The spherical body may be a component part of a hydrostatic finish rolling tool or a hydrostatic deep rolling tool. The spherical body may include a hard metal or a ceramic.

Abstract: A sensor system having a current interface includes a supply and current interface, an electronic control unit and an enhanced initialization sensor. The supply and current interface is configured to receive a supply voltage. The electronic control unit is coupled to the supply and current interface. The enhanced initialization sensor is coupled to the supply and current interface. The enhanced initialization sensor is configured to initialize the supply and current interface at a suitable current level to mitigate erroneous information. measurement system.

Abstract: A clutch disc includes an input part, an output part, and a vibration damper. The vibration damper includes a first part with a first flange area, a second part with a second flange area, a spring device, and first and second intermediate parts. The intermediate parts are coupled to the first flange area and the second flange area by respective slide devices such that movement of the intermediate parts relative one another is inhibited by the spring device. The flange areas are each in operative connection with the input part and the output part such that a load acting on the input part that changes from either rotational direction to an opposite rotational direction moves the first flange area relative to the second flange area in a single fixed direction of movement.

Abstract: A camshaft adjusting system includes a first electromechanical camshaft adjuster, which is configured for the adjustment of an intake camshaft, and a second electromechanical camshaft adjuster, which is configured for the adjustment of an exhaust camshaft. At least one of the camshaft adjusters can be operated as a generator and is linked to an energy store for the supply of energy to the other camshaft adjuster.