Patents by Inventor Alexandre G. Bracale

Alexandre G. Bracale 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).

  • Patent number: 9240402
    Abstract: Electronic circuits and methods are provided for various applications including signal amplification. An exemplary electronic circuit comprises a MOSFET and a dual-gate JFET in a cascode configuration. The dual-gate JFET includes top and bottom gates disposed above and below the channel. The top gate of the JFET is controlled by a signal that is dependent upon the signal controlling the gate of the MOSFET. The control of the bottom gate of the JFET can be dependent or independent of the control of the top gate. The MOSFET and JFET can be implemented as separate components on the same substrate with different dimensions such as gate widths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Inventors: Denis A. Masliah, Alexandre G. Bracale
  • Publication number: 20150054038
    Abstract: Electronic circuits and methods are provided for various applications including signal amplification. An exemplary electronic circuit comprises a MOSFET and a dual-gate JFET in a cascode configuration. The dual-gate JFET includes top and bottom gates disposed above and below the channel. The top gate of the JFET is controlled by a signal that is dependent upon the signal controlling the gate of the MOSFET. The control of the bottom gate of the JFET can be dependent or independent of the control of the top gate. The MOSFET and JFET can be implemented as separate components on the same substrate with different dimensions such as gate widths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Denis A. Masliah, Alexandre G. Bracale
  • Patent number: 8928410
    Abstract: Electronic circuits and methods are provided for various applications including signal amplification. An exemplary electronic circuit comprises a MOSFET and a dual-gate JFET in a cascode configuration. The dual-gate JFET includes top and bottom gates disposed above and below the channel. The top gate of the JFET is controlled by a signal that is dependent upon the signal controlling the gate of the MOSFET. The control of the bottom gate of the JFET can be dependent or independent of the control of the top gate. The MOSFET and JFET can be implemented as separate components on the same substrate with different dimensions such as gate widths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: ACCO Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandre G. Bracale, Denis A. Masliah
  • Publication number: 20130248945
    Abstract: Electronic circuits and methods are provided for various applications including signal amplification. An exemplary electronic circuit comprises a MOSFET and a dual-gate JFET in a cascode configuration. The dual-gate JFET includes top and bottom gates disposed above and below the channel. The top gate of the JFET is controlled by a signal that is dependent upon the signal controlling the gate of the MOSFET. The control of the bottom gate of the JFET can be dependent or independent of the control of the top gate. The MOSFET and JFET can be implemented as separate components on the same substrate with different dimensions such as gate widths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Alexandre G. Bracale, Denis A. Masliah
  • Patent number: 8400222
    Abstract: Electronic circuits and methods are provided for various applications including signal amplification. An exemplary electronic circuit comprises a MOSFET and a dual-gate JFET in a cascode configuration. The dual-gate JFET includes top and bottom gates disposed above and below the channel. The top gate of the JFET is controlled by a signal that is dependent upon the signal controlling the gate of the MOSFET. The control of the bottom gate of the JFET can be dependent or independent of the control of the top gate. The MOSFET and JFET can be implemented as separate components on the same substrate with different dimensions such as gate widths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: ACCO Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandre G. Bracale, Denis A. Masliah
  • Patent number: 8334178
    Abstract: A double-gate semiconductor device includes a MOS gate and a junction gate, in which the bias of the junction gate is a function of the gate voltage of the MOS gate. The breakdown voltage of the double-gate semiconductor device is the sum of the breakdown voltages of the MOS gate and the junction gate. The double-gate semiconductor device provides improved RF capability in addition to operability at higher power levels as compared to conventional transistor devices. The double-gate semiconductor device may also be fabricated in a higher spatial density configuration such that a common implantation between the MOS gate and the junction gate is eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: ACCO Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Denis A. Masliah, Alexandre G. Bracale, Francis C. Huin, Patrice J. Barroul
  • Publication number: 20120205724
    Abstract: Electronic circuits and methods are provided for various applications including signal amplification. An exemplary electronic circuit comprises a MOSFET and a dual-gate JFET in a cascode configuration. The dual-gate JFET includes top and bottom gates disposed above and below the channel. The top gate of the JFET is controlled by a signal that is dependent upon the signal controlling the gate of the MOSFET. The control of the bottom gate of the JFET can be dependent or independent of the control of the top gate. The MOSFET and JFET can be implemented as separate components on the same substrate with different dimensions such as gate widths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Alexandre G. Bracale, Denis A. Masliah
  • Patent number: 8188540
    Abstract: A double-gate semiconductor device includes a MOS gate and a junction gate, in which the bias of the junction gate is a function of the gate voltage of the MOS gate. The breakdown voltage of the double-gate semiconductor device is the sum of the breakdown voltages of the MOS gate and the junction gate. The double-gate semiconductor device provides improved RF capability in addition to operability at higher power levels as compared to conventional transistor devices. The double-gate semiconductor device may also be fabricated in a higher spatial density configuration such that a common implantation between the MOS gate and the junction gate is eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: ACCO Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Denis A. Masliah, Alexandre G. Bracale, Francis C. Huin, Patrice J. Barroul
  • Patent number: 8179197
    Abstract: Electronic circuits and methods are provided for various applications including signal amplification. An exemplary electronic circuit comprises a MOSFET and a dual-gate JFET in a cascode configuration. The dual-gate JFET includes top and bottom gates disposed above and below the channel. The top gate of the JFET is controlled by a signal that is dependent upon the signal controlling the gate of the MOSFET. The control of the bottom gate of the JFET can be dependent or independent of the control of the top gate. The MOSFET and JFET can be implemented as separate components on the same substrate with different dimensions such as gate widths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: ACCO Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandre G. Bracale, Denis A. Masliah
  • Publication number: 20110215871
    Abstract: Electronic circuits and methods are provided for various applications including signal amplification. An exemplary electronic circuit comprises a MOSFET and a dual-gate JFET in a cascode configuration. The dual-gate JFET includes top and bottom gates disposed above and below the channel. The top gate of the JFET is controlled by a signal that is dependent upon the signal controlling the gate of the MOSFET. The control of the bottom gate of the JFET can be dependent or independent of the control of the top gate. The MOSFET and JFET can be implemented as separate components on the same substrate with different dimensions such as gate widths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Alexandre G. Bracale, Denis A. Masliah
  • Patent number: 7969243
    Abstract: Electronic circuits and methods are provided for various applications including signal amplification. An exemplary electronic circuit comprises a MOSFET and a dual-gate JFET in a cascode configuration. The dual-gate JFET includes top and bottom gates disposed above and below the channel. The top gate of the JFET is controlled by a signal that is dependent upon the signal controlling the gate of the MOSFET. The control of the bottom gate of the JFET can be dependent or independent of the control of the top gate. The MOSFET and JFET can be implemented as separate components on the same substrate with different dimensions such as gate widths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Acco Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandre G. Bracale, Denis A. Masliah
  • Publication number: 20110068376
    Abstract: A double-gate semiconductor device includes a MOS gate and a junction gate, in which the bias of the junction gate is a function of the gate voltage of the MOS gate. The breakdown voltage of the double-gate semiconductor device is the sum of the breakdown voltages of the MOS gate and the junction gate. The double-gate semiconductor device provides improved RF capability in addition to operability at higher power levels as compared to conventional transistor devices. The double-gate semiconductor device may also be fabricated in a higher spatial density configuration such that a common implantation between the MOS gate and the junction gate is eliminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Denis A. Masliah, Alexandre G. Bracale, Francis C. Huin, Patrice J. Barroul
  • Publication number: 20110063025
    Abstract: A double-gate semiconductor device includes a MOS gate and a junction gate, in which the bias of the junction gate is a function of the gate voltage of the MOS gate. The breakdown voltage of the double-gate semiconductor device is the sum of the breakdown voltages of the MOS gate and the junction gate. The double-gate semiconductor device provides improved RF capability in addition to operability at higher power levels as compared to conventional transistor devices. The double-gate semiconductor device may also be fabricated in a higher spatial density configuration such that a common implantation between the MOS gate and the junction gate is eliminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Denis A. Masliah, Alexandre G. Bracale, Francis C. Huin, Patrice J. Barroul
  • Patent number: 7863645
    Abstract: A double-gate semiconductor device provides a high breakdown voltage allowing for a large excursion of the output voltage that is useful for power applications. The double-gate semiconductor device may be considered a double-gate device including a MOS gate and a junction gate, in which the bias of the junction gate may be a function of the gate voltage of the MOS gate. The breakdown voltage of the double-gate semiconductor device is the sum of the breakdown voltages of the MOS gate and the junction gate. Because an individual junction gate has an intrinsically high breakdown voltage, the breakdown voltage of the double-gate semiconductor device is greater than the breakdown voltage of an individual MOS gate. The double-gate semiconductor device provides improved RF capability in addition to operability at higher power levels as compared to conventional transistor devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: ACCO Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: Denis A. Masliah, Alexandre G. Bracale, Francis C. Huin, Patrice J. Barroul
  • Publication number: 20100271133
    Abstract: Electronic circuits and methods are provided for various applications including signal amplification. An exemplary electronic circuit comprises a MOSFET and a dual-gate JFET in a cascode configuration. The dual-gate JFET includes top and bottom gates disposed above and below the channel. The top gate of the JFET is controlled by a signal that is dependent upon the signal controlling the gate of the MOSFET. The control of the bottom gate of the JFET can be dependent or independent of the control of the top gate. The MOSFET and JFET can be implemented as separate components on the same substrate with different dimensions such as gate widths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Alexandre G. Bracale, Denis A. Masliah
  • Publication number: 20090200581
    Abstract: A double-gate semiconductor device provides a high breakdown voltage allowing for a large excursion of the output voltage that is useful for power applications. The double-gate semiconductor device may be considered a double-gate device including a MOS gate and a junction gate, in which the bias of the junction gate may be a function of the gate voltage of the MOS gate. The breakdown voltage of the double-gate semiconductor device is the sum of the breakdown voltages of the MOS gate and the junction gate. Because an individual junction gate has an intrinsically high breakdown voltage, the breakdown voltage of the double-gate semiconductor device is greater than the breakdown voltage of an individual MOS gate. The double-gate semiconductor device provides improved RF capability in addition to operability at higher power levels as compared to conventional transistor devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Denis A. Masliah, Alexandre G. Bracale, Francis C. Huin, Patrice J. Barroul