Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacturing thereof. The semiconductor device has at least one NMOS device and at least one PMOS device provided on a substrate. An electron channel of the NMOS device is aligned with a first direction. A hole channel of the PMOS device is aligned with a different second direction that forms an acute angle with respect to the first direction.

Abstract: An integrated circuit including a substrate and trench isolation regions. The substrate supports a device. The trench isolation regions are configured to laterally isolate the device. The trench isolation regions extend substantially through the substrate.

Abstract: An antenna multiplexer with a pi-network circuit is described, having an inductance connected in series and, on each of the two connection sides of the inductance, a capacitance connected in parallel. The pi-network circuit is used for effecting an impedance mismatch of a signal path of the antenna multiplexer.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a rewiring substrate and a semiconductor chip. The semiconductor chip includes: a first face with an active surface including integrated circuit devices and chip contact pads, a second face lying in a plane essentially parallel to the first face and side faces. Each side face of the semiconductor chip lies in a plane essentially perpendicular to the first and second faces. At least one edge between two mutually essentially perpendicular faces of the semiconductor chip includes a surface.

Abstract: An integrated circuit including ESD device is disclosed. One embodiment includes a semiconductor region being electrically isolated from adjacent semiconductor regions by an isolating region. Both an ESD device and a device configured to emit radiation are formed within the semiconductor region.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention is a method for monitoring a photovoltaic generator (1) for generating current with a number of solar cells connected between two external connections by repeated feeding of a current with a frequency spectrum into the generator current circuit, detecting thereby a respective frequency response in the frequency spectrum with the supplied current as the input variable and an electric variable of the generator as the output variable, and detecting a change in the frequency response for monitoring the photovoltaic generator (1) in the event of a change during repeated feeding.

Abstract: An electrical diagnostic circuit and testing method is disclosed. In one embodiment, the electrical diagnostic circuit for testing an integrated circuit includes a number of external inputs, a plurality of essentially similar, series-connected switching units and a circuit output. The switching units are constructed to be controllable in such a manner that an input signal present at the internal input of the switching unit, in dependence on a control signal of the switching unit, can either be forwarded unchanged to the internal input of the switching unit in each case arranged downstream, or can be combined with the test signal in each case present at the external input.

Abstract: Structures and methods of forming moisture barrier capacitor on a semiconductor component are disclosed. The capacitor is located on the periphery of a semiconductor chip and includes an inner plate electrically connected to a voltage node, an outer plate with fins for electrically connecting to a different voltage node.

Abstract: Checking an error recognition functionality of a memory circuit including a memory that stores a datum, and a check value circuit that executes the error recognition functionality, is performed by a monitoring circuit. The memory circuit provides the datum to the check value circuit, wherein the check value circuit checks the datum provided thereto for errors and outputs an error signal if an error is present. The monitoring circuit is coupled to the check value circuit and influences the check value circuit, the memory circuit or the datum provided to the check value circuit so that the check value circuit discovers an error in a check in a case of correct execution of the error recognition functionality, and outputs an alarm signal if the check value circuit does not output an error signal upon the influence of the monitoring circuit.

Abstract: A semiconductor component includes a semiconductor body and a second semiconductor zone of a first conductivity type that serves as a rear side emitter. The second semiconductor zone is preceded by a plurality of third semiconductor zones of a second conductivity type that is opposite to the first conductivity type. The third semiconductor zones are spaced apart from one another in a lateral direction. In addition, provided within the semiconductor body is a field stop zone spaced apart from the second semiconductor zone, thereby reducing an electric field in the direction toward the second semiconductor zone.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic package includes a semiconductor die, a heat sink and a metallization layer interposed between the semiconductor die and the heat sink. The metallization layer attaches the semiconductor die to the heat sink. The metallization layer has a thickness of about 5 ?m or less and a thermal conductivity of about 60 W/m·K or greater.

Abstract: A circuit array includes a plurality cells, wherein each cell has at least one group of odd fins. The cells may be arranged in a repeating pattern that includes mirror images of the pattern. A plurality of fin forming regions are provided about which the fins are formed for the dual fin and single fin transistors.

Abstract: A method for producing a device and a device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a component is surrounded by a material. A fluoropolymer-containing compound is produced at a surface of the material. A molding is produced from a material and a fluoropolymer-containing compound is produced at a surface of the molding by a vapor deposition.

Abstract: An electric power distribution switchboard (1) in which one or more functional units are equipped with a switching device compartment (3) that integrates primary and secondary functions. Within the switching device compartment (3) are included, together with the switching device (37), the current and voltage sensors (36), the position sensors for interlocking, a human machine interface (HMI) and an Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) (4) and the related local configuration point (32) to configure the IED (4). The IED (4) realizes functional unit supervision, control, protection, communication and monitoring and acts as a concentrating point of functional unit information and decisions. The switchboard (1) of the invention further comprises power supply section, an I/O section and a communication system.

Abstract: A transceiver apparatus and a method comprise detecting means for detecting messages, wherein the detecting means comprises a first detector arranged to operate over a first detection period and which output indicates the beginning of a message with a first detection probability, and a second detector arranged to operate over a second detection period and which output indicates the detection of the beginning of a message with a second detection probability. The second detection probability is higher than the first detection probability and the transceiver apparatus is arranged to receive the message if the second detector indicates detection of the beginning of a message.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-speed diode comprising a semiconductor body (1), in which a heavily n-doped zone (8), a weakly n-doped zone (7) and a weakly p-doped zone (6) are arranged successively in a vertical direction (v), between which a pn load junction (4) is formed. A number of heavily p-doped islands (51-57) spaced apart from one another are arranged in the weakly p-doped zone (6). In this case, it is provided that the cross-sectional area density of the heavily p-doped islands (51-57) is smaller in a first area region (100) near to the edge than in a second area region (200) remote from the edge.

Abstract: An electrical idle detection circuit including a full wave rectifier and a first amplifier. The full wave rectifier is configured to receive differential input signals and provide a rectified output signal based on the differential input signals. The first amplifier is configured to receive a first input signal based on the rectified output signal and a second input signal based on a reference signal. The first amplifier is configured to provide an output signal that indicates the differential input signals are one of active and in electrical idle based on the first input signal and the second input signal.

Abstract: An inverter (1) for feeding electric power into a utility grid (7) or into a load is described. The inverter (1) contains direct voltage inputs (2, 3), one first intermediate circuit (8) connected thereto and comprising two series connected capacitors (C1, C2) that are connected together at a ground terminal (14), two alternating voltage outputs (5, 6) of which one at least is provided with a grid choke (L1) and one bridge section (10).

Abstract: Apparatus for paint or lacquer coating of a sheet capable of coiling that has precisely one drive, which is assigned in effect to a second coiling mount, wherein essentially no further means of influencing the running characteristics of the sheet are provided for.

Abstract: An error detection apparatus for detecting an error in a power signal output by an external device switchable by a switching signal has a comparing unit for comparing the power signal with a reference signal to yield a comparison signal, a switching unit for providing the switching signal dependent on a control signal with the switching unit being designed to disregard the control signal and to ensure that the external device is switched off upon provision of a triggering signal to the switching unit, and a triggering unit for providing the triggering signal depending on the control signal and the comparison signal. Alternatively, the error detection apparatus has an influencing unit for influencing the power signal, such that the power signal fulfils a predetermined relationship to a reference signal in the case of an occurrence of the error, whereas the relationship is not fulfilled in the absence of the error.