Patents by Inventor Axel Kaltenbacher
Axel Kaltenbacher 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).
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Publication number: 20160056343Abstract: An optoelectronic semiconductor component includes an optoelectronic semiconductor chip having side areas, a surface at a top side of the semiconductor chip, and a surface at a bottom side of the semiconductor chip; a shaped body having a surface at a top side of the shaped body and a surface at an underside of the shaped body; at least one plated-through hole including an electrically conductive material; and an electrically conductive connection electrically conductively connected to the semiconductor chip and the plated-through hole, wherein the side areas of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip are covered by the shaped body, and the surface at the top side and/or the surface at the bottom side of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip are completely free of the shaped body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Karl Weidner, Ralph Wirth, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter, Bernd Barchmann, Oliver Wutz, Jan Marfeld
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Publication number: 20160043271Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, a method is provided for producing an assembly emitting electromagnetic radiation. In this case, a component composite structure is provided which has components emitting electromagnetic radiation, which components are coupled to one another physically in the component composite structure. In each case at least one component-individual property is imparted to the components. Depending on the determined properties of the components, a structure mask for covering the components in the component composite structure is formed, wherein the structure mask has structure mask cutouts corresponding to the components, which structure mask cutouts are formed in component-individual fashion depending on the properties of the corresponding components. The structure mask cutouts provide phosphor regions, which are exposed in the structure mask cutouts, on the components. Phosphor layers are formed on the phosphor regions of the components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Jürgen Moosburger, Axel Kaltenbacher, Matthias Wolf, Georg Dirscherl
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Patent number: 9209328Abstract: An optoelectronic semiconductor component includes an optoelectronic semiconductor chip having side areas covered by a shaped body, at least one plated-through hole including an electrically conductive material, and an electrically conductive connection electrically conductively connected to the semiconductor chip and the plated-through hole, wherein, the plated-through hole is arranged in a manner laterally spaced apart from the semiconductor chip, the plated-through hole completely penetrates through the shaped body, and the plated-through hole extends from a top side of the shaped body to an underside of the shaped body, the electrically conductive connection extends at the top side of the shaped body.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventors: Karl Weidner, Ralph Wirth, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter, Bernd Barchmann, Oliver Wutz, Jan Marfeld
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Patent number: 9159889Abstract: A radiation-emitting component includes a semiconductor chip which has a first main surface, a second main surface on an opposite side from the first main surface and an active region that generates radiation; a carrier on which the semiconductor chip is fixed on the side of the second main surface; an output layer arranged on the first main surface of the semiconductor chip and forming a lateral output surface spaced apart from the semiconductor chip in a lateral direction, a recess tapering in a direction of the semiconductor chip being, formed in the output layer and deflecting radiation emerging from the first main surface during operation into the direction of the lateral output surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventors: Karl Weidner, Johann Ramchen, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter, Bernd Barchmann, Stefan Gruber, Georg Bogner
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Patent number: 9105771Abstract: A method of producing an optoelectronic semiconductor component includes providing a carrier having a top side, an underside situated opposite the top side, and a plurality of connection areas arranged at the top side alongside one another in a lateral direction; applying a plurality of optoelectronic components arranged at a distance from one another in a lateral direction at the top side, the components having a contact area facing away from the carrier; applying protective elements to the contact and connection areas; applying an electrically insulating layer to exposed locations of the carrier, contact areas and protective elements; producing openings in the insulating layer by removing protective elements; and arranging an electrically conductive material on the insulating layer and in the openings, wherein the electrically conductive material connects a contact area to an assigned connection area.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventors: Karl Weidner, Hans Wulkesch, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter, Johann Ramchen
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Publication number: 20150014711Abstract: Various embodiments relate to an optoelectronic component, including a carrier element, on which at least one optoelectronic semiconductor chip is arranged, and a cover, which is mounted on the carrier element in a region extending circumferentially around the semiconductor chip and together with the carrier element forms a sealed cavity in which the at least one optoelectronic semiconductor chip is arranged in an inert gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Krister Bergenek, Ralph Wirth, Axel Kaltenbacher, Andreas Biebersdorf, Joerg Sorg, Christine Maier, Harald Jaeger, Gertrud Kraeuter, Frank Jermann, Stefan Lange
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Publication number: 20140367708Abstract: A light-emitting diode arrangement may include a first layer structure including at least one epitaxially formed light-emitting diode, and at least one second layer structure including at least one epitaxially formed light-emitting diode, wherein the at least one second layer structure is arranged on the first layer structure, and wherein contact faces of the at least one epitaxially formed light-emitting diode in the respective layer structure face contact faces of the at least one epitaxially formed light-emitting diode of the layer structure arranged directly therebelow or thereabove.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2012Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Joerg Sorg, Axel Kaltenbacher, Andreas Biebersdorf
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Patent number: 8901592Abstract: An optoelectronic component includes a carrier having a first connection region and a second connection region, a radiation-emitting semiconductor chip having a base surface and a radiation exit surface opposite the base surface, wherein the semiconductor chip is arranged by the base surface on the carrier, a housing having a lower housing part arranged on the carrier and adjoining side flanks of the semiconductor chip, and an upper housing part arranged on the lower housing part and shaped as a reflector for radiation emitted by the semiconductor chip, and an electrical connection layer which leads from the radiation exit surface of the semiconductor chip via a part of the interface between the lower and the upper housing part and through the lower housing part to the first connection region on the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventors: Karl Weidner, Johann Ramchen, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter, Bernd Barchmann
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Publication number: 20140291003Abstract: A connecting element can be used for a multi-chip module. The connecting element is provided for establishing an electrical connection between two elements and has a carrier and a first electrically conductive connecting structure on a first main surface of the carrier. The first connecting structure is designed in such a way that the first connecting structure connects the first and second elements to each other. A multi-chip module can have such a connecting element and two elements, wherein the two elements are electrically connected to each other in a wireless manner by the connecting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: OSRAM GMBHInventors: Holger Hübner, Björn Hoxhold, Axel Kaltenbacher
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Patent number: 8847247Abstract: An optoelectronic module is provided which comprises a first semiconductor body (2) with a radiation exit side (2a) on which an electrical connection region (21, 22) is arranged. The first semiconductor body (2) is arranged with its side opposite the radiation exit side (2a) on a carrier (1). An insulation material (3) is arranged on the carrier (1) laterally next to the first semiconductor body (2), which material forms a fillet and adjoins the semiconductor body (2) form-fittingly. An insulation layer (4) is arranged at least in places on the first semiconductor body (2) and the insulation material (3), on which layer a planar conductive structure is arranged for planar contacting of the first semiconductor body (2), which conductive structure is electrically conductively connected with the electrical connection region (21, 22). A method of producing such an optoelectronic module is furthermore provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventors: Karl Weidner, Ralph Wirth, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter, Bernd Barchmann, Oliver Wutz, Jan Marfeld
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Publication number: 20140284645Abstract: An optoelectronic semiconductor component includes an optoelectronic semiconductor chip having side areas covered by a shaped body, at least one plated-through hole including an electrically conductive material, and an electrically conductive connection electrically conductively connected to the semiconductor chip and the plated-through hole, wherein, the plated-through hole is arranged in a manner laterally spaced apart from the semiconductor chip, the plated-through hole completely penetrates through the shaped body, and the plated-through hole extends from a top side of the shaped body to an underside of the shaped body, the electrically conductive connection extends at the top side of the shaped body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: OSRAM Opto Semiconductor GmbHInventors: Karl Weidner, Ralph Wirth, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter, Bernd Barchmann, Oliver Wutz, Jan Marfeld
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Publication number: 20140132163Abstract: An LED multichip module may include a plurality of LED chips, which have electrical terminals and are connected in series via electrical connections, and have a designated operating voltage, wherein at least one short-circuiting connection is provided, which connects two of the terminals or connections electrically conductively to one another, and the short-circuiting connection bypasses at least one of the LED chips or a resistor, with the result that the operating voltage is in the range of between 150 V and 350 V.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: OSRAM GmbHInventors: Frank Baumann, Ulrich Biebel, Andreas Biebersdorf, Hubert Maiwald, Hansjoerg Schoell, Axel Kaltenbacher
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Patent number: 8723192Abstract: A method for producing an optoelectronic semiconductor component includes providing a carrier; arranging at least one optoelectronic semiconductor chip at a top side of the carrier; shaping a shaped body around the at least one optoelectronic semiconductor chip, wherein the shaped body covers all side areas of the at least one optoelectronic semiconductor chip, and wherein a surface facing away from the carrier at the top side and/or a surface facing the carrier at the underside of the at least one semiconductor chip remains substantially free of the shaped body or is exposed, and removing the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventors: Karl Weidner, Ralph Wirth, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter, Bernd Barchmann, Oliver Wutz, Jan Marfeld
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Publication number: 20130307004Abstract: An optoelectronic component includes a carrier having a first connection region and a second connection region, a radiation-emitting semiconductor chip having a base surface and a radiation exit surface opposite the base surface, wherein the semiconductor chip is arranged by the base surface on the carrier, a housing having a lower housing part arranged on the carrier and adjoining side flanks of the semiconductor chip, and an upper housing part arranged on the lower housing part and shaped as a reflector for radiation emitted by the semiconductor chip, and an electrical connection layer which leads from the radiation exit surface of the semiconductor chip via a part of the interface between the lower and the upper housing part and through the lower housing part to the first connection region on the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBHInventors: Karl Weidner, Johann Ramchen, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter, Bernd Barchmann
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Publication number: 20130214323Abstract: A method of producing an optoelectronic semiconductor component includes providing a carrier having a top side, an underside situated opposite the top side, and a plurality of connection areas arranged at the top side alongside one another in a lateral direction; applying a plurality of optoelectronic components arranged at a distance from one another in a lateral direction at the top side, the components having a contact area facing away from the carrier; applying protective elements to the contact and connection areas; applying an electrically insulating layer to exposed locations of the carrier, contact areas and protective elements; producing openings in the insulating layer by removing protective elements; and arranging an electrically conductive material on the insulating layer and in the openings, wherein the electrically conductive material connects a contact area to an assigned connection area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventors: Karl Weidner, Hans Wulkesch, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter, Johann Ramchen
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Publication number: 20130207139Abstract: A radiation-emitting component includes a semiconductor chip which has a first main surface, a second main surface on an opposite side from the first main surface and an active region that generates radiation; a carrier on which the semiconductor chip is fixed on the side of the second main surface; an output layer arranged on the first main surface of the semiconductor chip and forming a lateral output surface spaced apart from the semiconductor chip in a lateral direction, a recess tapering in a direction of the semiconductor chip being, formed in the output layer and deflecting radiation emerging from the first main surface during operation into the direction of the lateral output surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventors: Karl Weidner, Johann Ramchen, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter, Bernd Barchmann, Stefan Gruber, Georg Bogner
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Publication number: 20130193470Abstract: An optoelectronic component includes a protective layer including a material containing hydrophobic groups. Furthermore, a method is described, by means of which an optoelectronic component can be produced, and in which a protective layer including hydrophobic groups is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBHInventors: Karl Weidner, Johann Ramchen, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter, Bernd Barchmann, Gertrud Kraeuter
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Publication number: 20120235176Abstract: An optoelectronic module is provided which comprises a first semiconductor body (2) with a radiation exit side (2a) on which an electrical connection region (21, 22) is arranged. The first semiconductor body (2) is arranged with its side opposite the radiation exit side (2a) on a carrier (1). An insulation material (3) is arranged on the carrier (1) laterally next to the first semiconductor body (2), which material forms a fillet and adjoins the semiconductor body (2) form-fittingly. An insulation layer (4) is arranged at least in places on the first semiconductor body (2) and the insulation material (3), on which layer a planar conductive structure is arranged for planar contacting of the first semiconductor body (2), which conductive structure is electrically conductively connected with the electrical connection region (21, 22). A method of producing such an optoelectronic module is furthermore provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2010Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventors: Karl Weidner, Ralph Wirth, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter, Bernd Barchmann, Oliver Wutz, Jan Marfeld
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Publication number: 20120228663Abstract: An optoelectronic component comprising at least one semiconductor body having a radiation exit side, said semiconductor body being arranged by a side lying opposite the radiation exit side on a substrate, wherein at least one electrical connection region, on which a metallization bump is arranged, is arranged on the radiation exit side, the semiconductor body is at least partly provided with an insulating layer, wherein the metallization bump projects beyond the insulating layer, and at least one planar conductor structure is arranged on the insulating layer for the purpose of making contact with the semiconductor body in planar fashion, said conductor structure being electrically conductively connected to the electrical connection region by the metallization bump.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventors: Karl Weidner, Ralph Wirth, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter
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Publication number: 20120228666Abstract: An optoelectronic module has at least one carrier with at least one contact location. A semiconductor chip emitting radiation includes a first contact surface and a second contact surface. An electrically insulating layer has a first and a second recess. The first contact surface is disposed on the side of the semiconductor chip emitting radiation facing away from the carrier. The electrically insulating layer is applied at least in places to the carrier. The semiconductor chip includes the first recess in the area of the first contact surface and the second recess in the area of the contact location. A electrically conductive conductor structure is disposed on the electrically insulating layer. The first contact surface electrically contacts the contact location of the carrier. The electrically insulating layer is formed predominately from a ceramic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBHInventors: Karl Weidner, Matthias Rebhan, Axel Kaltenbacher, Walter Wegleiter, Bernd Barchmann