Patents by Inventor David F. Berdy

David F. Berdy 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: 9935166
    Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a device includes a substrate, a via that extends at least partially through the substrate, and a capacitor. A dielectric of the capacitor is located between the via and a plate of the capacitor, and the plate of the capacitor is external to the substrate and within the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Je-Hsiung Lan, Chengjie Zuo, Changhan Yun, David F. Berdy, Daeik D. Kim, Robert P. Mikulka, Mario Francisco Velez, Jonghae Kim
  • Patent number: 9813043
    Abstract: Tunable diplexers in three-dimensional (3D) integrated circuits (IC) (3DIC) are disclosed. In one embodiment, the tunable diplexer may be formed by providing one of either a varactor or a variable inductor in the diplexer. The variable nature of the varactor or the variable inductor allows a notch in the diplexer to be tuned so as to select a band stop to eliminate harmonics at a desired frequency as well as control the cutoff frequency of the pass band. By stacking the elements of the diplexer into three dimensions, space is conserved and a variety of varactors and inductors are able to be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Chengjie Zuo, Daeik D. Kim, Je-Hsiung Lan, Jonghae Kim, Mario Francisco Velez, Changhan Yun, David F. Berdy, Robert P. Mikulka, Matthew M. Nowak, Xiangdong Zhang, Puay H. See
  • Patent number: 9634640
    Abstract: Tunable diplexers in three-dimensional (3D) integrated circuits (IC) (3DIC) are disclosed. In one embodiment, the tunable diplexer may be formed by providing one of either a varactor or a variable inductor in the diplexer. The variable nature of the varactor or the variable inductor allows a notch in the diplexer to be tuned so as to select a band stop to eliminate harmonics at a desired frequency as well as control the cutoff frequency of the pass band. By stacking the elements of the diplexer into three dimensions, space is conserved and a variety of varactors and inductors are able to be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Chengjie Zuo, Daeik D. Kim, Je-Hsiung Lan, Jonghae Kim, Mario Francisco Velez, Changhan Yun, David F. Berdy, Robert P. Mikulka, Matthew M. Nowak, Xiangdong Zhang, Puay H. See
  • Patent number: 9401689
    Abstract: Tunable diplexers in three-dimensional (3D) integrated circuits (IC) (3DIC) are disclosed. In one embodiment, the tunable diplexer may be formed by providing one of either a varactor or a variable inductor in the diplexer. The variable nature of the varactor or the variable inductor allows a notch in the diplexer to be tuned so as to select a band stop to eliminate harmonics at a desired frequency as well as control the cutoff frequency of the pass band. By stacking the elements of the diplexer into three dimensions, space is conserved and a variety of varactors and inductors are able to be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Chengjie Zuo, Daeik D. Kim, Je-Hsiung Lan, Jonghae Kim, Mario Francisco Velez, Changhan Yun, David F. Berdy, Robert P. Mikulka, Matthew M. Nowak, Xiangdong Zhang, Puay H. See
  • Publication number: 20160204758
    Abstract: Tunable diplexers in three-dimensional (3D) integrated circuits (IC) (3DIC) are disclosed. In one embodiment, the tunable diplexer may be formed by providing one of either a varactor or a variable inductor in the diplexer. The variable nature of the varactor or the variable inductor allows a notch in the diplexer to be tuned so as to select a band stop to eliminate harmonics at a desired frequency as well as control the cutoff frequency of the pass band. By stacking the elements of the diplexer into three dimensions, space is conserved and a variety of varactors and inductors are able to be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Chengjie Zuo, Daeik D. Kim, Je-Hsiung Lan, Jonghae Kim, Mario Francisco Velez, Changhan Yun, David F. Berdy, Robert P. Mikulka, Matthew M. Nowak, Xiangdong Zhang, Puay H. See
  • Patent number: 9331665
    Abstract: Tunable diplexers in three-dimensional (3D) integrated circuits (IC) (3DIC) are disclosed. In one embodiment, the tunable diplexer may be formed by providing one of either a varactor or a variable inductor in the diplexer. The variable nature of the varactor or the variable inductor allows a notch in the diplexer to be tuned so as to select a band stop to eliminate harmonics at a desired frequency as well as control the cutoff frequency of the pass band. By stacking the elements of the diplexer into three dimensions, space is conserved and a variety of varactors and inductors are able to be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Chengjie Zuo, Daeik D. Kim, Je-Hsiung Lan, Jonghae Kim, Mario Francisco Velez, Changhan Yun, David F. Berdy, Robert P. Mikulka, Matthew M. Nowak, Xiangdong Zhang, Puay H. See
  • Patent number: 9203373
    Abstract: A diplexer includes a substrate having a set of through substrate vias. The diplexer also includes a first set of traces on a first surface of the substrate. The first traces are coupled to the through substrate vias. The diplexer further includes a second set of traces on a second surface of the substrate that is opposite the first surface. The second traces are coupled to opposite ends of the set of through substrate vias. The through substrate vias and the traces also operate as a 3D inductor. The diplexer also includes a capacitor supported by the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Chengjie Zuo, Jonghae Kim, Mario Francisco Velez, Je-Hsiung Lan, Daeik D. Kim, Changhan Yun, David F. Berdy, Robert P. Mikulka, Matthew M. Nowak, Xiangdong Zhang, Puay H. See
  • Publication number: 20150035162
    Abstract: An inductive device that includes a conductive via and a metal layer are disclosed. A particular method of forming an electronic device includes forming a metal layer that contacts a surface of a substrate. The substrate, including the surface, is formed from a substantially uniform dielectric material. The metal layer contacts a conductive via that extends at least partially within the substrate. The metal layer and the conductive via form at least a portion of an inductive device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Je-Hsiung Lan, Chengjie Zuo, Mario Francisco Velez, Daeik D. Kim, David F. Berdy, Changhan Yun, Robert P. Mikulka, Jonghae Kim, Matthew M. Nowak
  • Publication number: 20140327510
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a structure. The structure includes a first set of through glass vias (TGVs) and a second set of TGVs. The first set of TGVs includes a first via and the second set of TGVs includes a second via. The first via has a different cross-sectional shape than the second via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Daeik D. Kim, David F. Berdy, Chengjie Zuo, Mario Francisco Velez, Changhan Yun, Robert P. Mikulka, Jonghae Kim, Je-Hsiung Lan
  • Publication number: 20140327496
    Abstract: Tunable diplexers in three-dimensional (3D) integrated circuits (IC) (3DIC) are disclosed. In one embodiment, the tunable diplexer may be formed by providing one of either a varactor or a variable inductor in the diplexer. The variable nature of the varactor or the variable inductor allows a notch in the diplexer to be tuned so as to select a band stop to eliminate harmonics at a desired frequency as well as control the cutoff frequency of the pass band. By stacking the elements of the diplexer into three dimensions, space is conserved and a variety of varactors and inductors are able to be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Chengjie Zuo, Daeik D. Kim, Je-Hsiung Lan, Jonghae Kim, Mario Francisco Velez, Changhan Yun, David F. Berdy, Robert P. Mikulka, Matthew M. Nowak, Xiangdong Zhang, Puay H. See
  • Publication number: 20140327508
    Abstract: An inductor tunable by a variable magnetic flux density component is disclosed. A particular device includes an inductor. The device further includes a variable magnetic flux density component (VMFDC) positioned to influence a magnetic field of the inductor when a current is applied to the inductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventors: Daeik D. Kim, Kangho Lee, David F. Berdy, Mario Francisco Velez, Jonghae Kim, Je-Hsiung Lan, Changhan Yun, Niranjan Sunil Mudakatte, Robert P. Mikulka
  • Publication number: 20140268616
    Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a device includes a substrate, a via that extends at least partially through the substrate, and a capacitor. A dielectric of the capacitor is located between the via and a plate of the capacitor, and the plate of the capacitor is external to the substrate and within the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Je-Hsiung Lan, Chengjie Zuo, Changhan Yun, David F. Berdy, Daeik D. Kim, Robert P. Mikulka, Mario Francisco Velez, Jonghae Kim
  • Publication number: 20140197902
    Abstract: A diplexer includes a substrate having a set of through substrate vias. The diplexer also includes a first set of traces on a first surface of the substrate. The first traces are coupled to the through substrate vias. The diplexer further includes a second set of traces on a second surface of the substrate that is opposite the first surface. The second traces are coupled to opposite ends of the set of through substrate vias. The through substrate vias and the traces also operate as a 3D inductor. The diplexer also includes a capacitor supported by the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Chengjie Zuo, Jonghae Kim, Mario Francisco Velez, Je-Hsiung Lan, Daeik D. Kim, Changhan Yun, David F. Berdy, Robert P. Mikulka, Matthew M. Nowak, Xiangdong Zhang, Puay H. See