Patents by Inventor Fern Nee Tan

Fern Nee Tan 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).

  • Publication number: 20220300048
    Abstract: Thermal Management Systems for electronic devices and related methods are disclosed. An example electronic housing includes a housing defining a cavity, electronics in the cavity, and a touch display over the electronics. A heat spreader has a first surface toward the electronics and a second surface opposite the first surface toward the touch display, where the heat spreader is to dissipate heat generated by the electronics. A glass cover is coupled to the housing and has a first side toward the touch display and a second side opposite the first side, where the glass cover is exposed external to the housing. An insulation layer is between the second surface of the heat spreader and the second side of the glass cover to restrict heat transfer from the electronics to the second side of the glass cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Min Suet Lim, Jeff Ku, Fern Nee Tan, John Lang, Kavitha Nagarajan, Javed Shaikh, Deepak Sekar
  • Patent number: 11343906
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a scalable computer circuit board having a first power level semiconductor package coupled to at least one base-level voltage regulator module, which is coupled to a plurality of connection receptacles that are configured for connecting with a voltage regulator module positioned on a second level, as a standardized base unit. To scale the base unit, a second power level semiconductor package may be exchanged for the first power level semiconductor package in conjunction with one or more voltage regulator module board being positioned over a corresponding number of base-level voltage regulator modules and coupled to their plurality of connection receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Tai Loong Wong, Fern Nee Tan, Tin Poay Chuah, Min Suet Lim, Siang Yeong Tan
  • Publication number: 20210385942
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a scalable computer circuit board having a first power level semiconductor package coupled to at least one base-level voltage regulator module, which is coupled to a plurality of connection receptacles that are configured for connecting with a voltage regulator module positioned on a second level, as a standardized base unit. To scale the base unit, a second power level semiconductor package may be exchanged for the first power level semiconductor package in conjunction with one or more voltage regulator module board being positioned over a corresponding number of base-level voltage regulator modules and coupled to their plurality of connection receptacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Tai Loong Wong, Fern Nee Tan, Tin Poay Chuah, Min Suet Lim, Siang Yeong Tan
  • Patent number: 10609813
    Abstract: Capacitive interconnects and processes for fabricating the capacitive interconnects are provided. In some embodiments, the capacitive interconnect includes first metal layers, second metal layers; and dielectric layers including a dielectric layer that intercalates a first metal layer of the first metal layers and a second metal layer of the second metal layers. Such layers can be assembled in a nearly concentric arrangement, where the dielectric layer abuts the first metal layer and the second metal layer abuts the dielectric layer. In addition, the capacitive interconnect can include a first electrode electrically coupled to at least one of the first metal layers, and a second electrode electrically coupled to at least one of the second metal layers, the second electrode assembled opposite to the first electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode can include respective solder tops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Eng Huat Goh, Min Suet Lim, Fern Nee Tan, Khang Choong Yong, Jiun Hann Sir
  • Patent number: 10560094
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) can include multiple power domains that are served by a common power source. In an example, a first IC power rail can be coupled to the source and a first consumer circuit. A second IC power rail can be coupled to a second consumer circuit. The second IC power rail can receive a filtered power signal from an isolation module that is coupled between the first and second power rails. In an example, an isolation module includes an integrated inductor and a capacitor (e.g., a land-side capacitor). The integrated inductor can optionally include multiple spaced apart conductive layers that are electrically coupled. The integrated inductor can optionally include a series of conductive traces and plated through holes or vias that together provide a current path with multiple turns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Fern Nee Tan, Sanjiv Soman, Alexander Levin, Srinivasan Rajagopalan
  • Patent number: 10317938
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to an apparatus utilizing computer on package construction. An embodiment of a computer includes a substrate; one or more semiconductor devices, the one or more semiconductor devices being direct chip attached to the substrate, the one or more semiconductor devices including a central processing unit (CPU); and one or more additional components installed on the substrate, wherein the computer excludes I/O components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eng Huat Goh, Khai Ern See, Damien Weng Kong Chong, Min Suet Lim, Ping Ping Ooi, Chu Aun Lim, Jimmy Huat Since Huang, Poh Tat Oh, Teong Keat Beh, Jackson Chung Peng Kong, Fern Nee Tan, Jenn Chuan Cheng
  • Publication number: 20170359893
    Abstract: Capacitive interconnects and processes for fabricating the capacitive interconnects are provided. In some embodiments, the capacitive interconnect includes first metal layers, second metal layers; and dielectric layers including a dielectric layer that intercalates a first metal layer of the first metal layers and a second metal layer of the second metal layers. Such layers can be assembled in a nearly concentric arrangement, where the dielectric layer abuts the first metal layer and the second metal layer abuts the dielectric layer. In addition, the capacitive interconnect can include a first electrode electrically coupled to at least one of the first metal layers, and a second electrode electrically coupled to at least one of the second metal layers, the second electrode assembled opposite to the first electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode can include respective solder tops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Eng Huat Goh, Min Suet Lim, Fern Nee Tan, Khang Choong Yong, Jiun Hann Sir
  • Publication number: 20170338820
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) can include multiple power domains that are served by a common power source. In an example, a first IC power rail can be coupled to the source and a first consumer circuit. A second IC power rail can be coupled to a second consumer circuit. The second IC power rail can receive a filtered power signal from an isolation module that is coupled between the first and second power rails. In an example, an isolation module includes an integrated inductor and a capacitor (e.g., a land-side capacitor). The integrated inductor can optionally include multiple spaced apart conductive layers that are electrically coupled. The integrated inductor can optionally include a series of conductive traces and plated through holes or vias that together provide a current path with multiple turns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Fern Nee Tan, Sanjiv Soman, Alexander Levin, Srinivasan Rajagopalan
  • Patent number: 9729151
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) can include multiple power domains that are served by a common power source. In an example, a first IC power rail can be coupled to the source and a first consumer circuit. A second IC power rail can be coupled to a second consumer circuit. The second IC power rail can receive a filtered power signal from an isolation module that is coupled between the first and second power rails. In an example, an isolation module includes an integrated inductor and a capacitor (e.g., a land-side capacitor). The integrated inductor can optionally include multiple spaced apart conductive layers that are electrically coupled. The integrated inductor can optionally include a series of conductive traces and plated through holes or vias that together provide a current path with multiple turns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Fern Nee Tan, Sanjiv Soman, Alexander Levin, Srinivasan Rajagopalan
  • Publication number: 20160216731
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to an apparatus utilizing computer on package construction. An embodiment of a computer includes a substrate; one or more semiconductor devices, the one or more semiconductor devices being direct chip attached to the substrate, the one or more semiconductor devices including a central processing unit (CPU); and one or more additional components installed on the substrate, wherein the computer excludes I/O components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Eng Huat Goh, Khai Ern See, Damien Weng Kong Chong, Min Suet Lim, Ping Ping Ooi, Chu Aun Lim, Jimmy Huat Since Huang, Poh Tat Oh, Teong Keat Beh, Jackson Chung Peng Kong, Fern Nee Tan, Jenn Chuan Cheng
  • Publication number: 20150097431
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) can include multiple power domains that are served by a common power source. In an example, a first IC power rail can be coupled to the source and a first consumer circuit. A second IC power rail can be coupled to a second consumer circuit. The second IC power rail can receive a filtered power signal from an isolation module that is coupled between the first and second power rails. In an example, an isolation module includes an integrated inductor and a capacitor (e.g., a land-side capacitor). The integrated inductor can optionally include multiple spaced apart conductive layers that are electrically coupled. The integrated inductor can optionally include a series of conductive traces and plated through holes or vias that together provide a current path with multiple turns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Fern Nee Tan, Sanjiv Soman, Alexander Levin, Srinivasan Rajagopalan
  • Patent number: 7725858
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes an apparatus having core logic formed on a die, input/output (IO) buffers surrounding the core logic, and a moat capacitance surrounding the IO buffers and extending to an edge of the die. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Fern Nee Tan
  • Publication number: 20090001512
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes an apparatus having core logic formed on a die, input/output (IO) buffers surrounding the core logic, and a moat capacitance surrounding the IO buffers and extending to an edge of the die. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: Fern Nee Tan
  • Patent number: 7034555
    Abstract: A shielded test contactor to electrically couple a device to be tested to test circuitry, comprises conductive material covered by or embedded in non-conductive material and defining a well to receive the device. Contacts extend from the embedded conductive material to connect the embedded conductive material to ground. Preferably, the contacts are extensions of the conductive material, through the non-conductive material. A second non-conductive material is preferably provided to support the embedded conductive material and define a floor of the well. Electrical connectors are preferably also supported by the second non-conductive material adjacent to the well, to electrically couple the device to test circuitry. For example, the connectors may be pins supported by the second non-conductive material and extending into the well. Preferably, the height of the conductive material defining the well is at least twice the height of the device to be tested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Fern Nee Tan, Suk Yeak Lai, Tark Wooi Fong
  • Patent number: 6911833
    Abstract: A shielded test contactor to electrically couple a device to be tested to test circuitry, comprises conductive material covered by or embedded in non-conductive material and defining a well to receive the device. Contacts extend from the embedded conductive material to connect the embedded conductive material to ground. Preferably, the contacts are extensions of the conductive material, through the non-conductive material. A second non-conductive material is preferably provided to support the embedded conductive material and define a floor of the well. Electrical connectors are preferably also supported by the second non-conductive material adjacent to the well, to electrically couple the device to test circuitry. For example, the connectors may be pins supported by the second non-conductive material and extending into the well. Preferably, the height of the conductive material defining the well is at least twice the height of the device to be tested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Fern Nee Tan, Suk Yeak Lai, Tark Wooi Fong
  • Publication number: 20030111264
    Abstract: A shielded test contactor to electrically couple a device to be tested to test circuitry, comprises conductive material covered by or embedded in non-conductive material and defining a well to receive the device. Contacts extend from the embedded conductive material to connect the embedded conductive material to ground. Preferably, the contacts are extensions of the conductive material, through the non-conductive material. A second non-conductive material is preferably provided to support the embedded conductive material and define a floor of the well. Electrical connectors are preferably also supported by the second non-conductive material adjacent to the well, to electrically couple the device to test circuitry. For example, the connectors may be pins supported by the second non-conductive material and extending into the well. Preferably, the height of the conductive material defining the well is at least twice the height of the device to be tested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Fern Nee Tan, Suk Yeak Lai, Tark Wooi Fong