Patents by Inventor Hans-Joachim Barth

Hans-Joachim Barth 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: 8786104
    Abstract: A three-dimensional multichip module includes a first integrated circuit chip having at least one first high-temperature functional area and one first low-temperature functional area, and at least one second integrated circuit chip having a second high-temperature functional area and a second low-temperature functional area. The second high-temperature functional area is arranged opposite the first low-temperature functional area. As an alternative, at least one low-temperature chip having only one low-temperature functional area can also be arranged between the first and second chips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim Barth
  • Patent number: 8772087
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for semiconductor device fabrication using a reconstituted wafer is described. In one embodiment, diced semiconductor chips are placed within openings on a frame. A reconstituted wafer is formed by filling a mold compound into the openings. The mold compound is formed around the chips. Finished dies are formed within the reconstituted wafer. The finished dies are separated from the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Barth, Matthias Hierlemann
  • Patent number: 8759207
    Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to a method of forming a semiconductor structure, comprising: providing a workpiece; forming a barrier layer over the workpiece; forming a seed layer over the barrier layer; forming an inhibitor layer over the seed layer; removing a portion of said inhibitor layer to expose a portion of the seed layer; and selectively depositing a fill layer on the exposed seed layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Barth, Mathias Vaupel, Rainer Steiner, Werner Robl, Jens Pohl, Joem Plagmann, Gottfried Beer
  • Publication number: 20140167215
    Abstract: An electronic circuit arrangement in accordance with some embodiments has a substrate, the substrate including: a plurality of metallization layers located one above the other; a single fuse-link via coupled between a first metallization layer and a second metallization layer of the plurality of metallization layers, wherein the single fuse-link via is in the form of an electrical fuse link preferentially programmable by applying a sufficiently large current to melt or degenerate the fuse link; a plurality of through-contact vias coupled in parallel between a third metallization layer and a fourth metallization layer of the plurality of metallization layers, wherein the through-contact vias form a through-contact between the third and fourth metallization layers; and electrical circuit components, arranged in a circuit layer, which are electrically coupled to one another by means of the single fuse-link via and by means of the plurality of through-contact vias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Barth, Andreas Rusch, Klaus Schruefer
  • Patent number: 8748287
    Abstract: Structures of a system on a chip are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system on a chip (SoC) includes an RF component disposed on a first part of a substrate, a semiconductor component disposed on a second part of the substrate, the semiconductor component and the RF component sharing a common boundary, and a conductive cage disposed enclosing the RF component. The conductive cage shields the semiconductor component from electromagnetic radiation originating from the RF circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Barth, Andre Hanke, Snezana Jenei, Oliver Nagy, Jiro Morinaga, Bernd Adler, Heinrich Koerner
  • Publication number: 20140145349
    Abstract: One or more embodiments are related to a semiconductor component comprising a supporting structure arranged in a first layer sequence, a second layer arranged above the first layer sequence, and a bonding pad. The layer sequence may comprise a plurality of layers of a dielectric and the bonding pad is arranged above the second layer. The supporting structure may comprise a plurality of supporting substructures and is formed under partial regions of the bonding pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim BARTH
  • Patent number: 8698275
    Abstract: An electronic circuit arrangement has a substrate which has at least one metallization layer. At least one electrical interconnect and/or at least one via are formed in the metallization layer such that the electrical interconnect and the via are in the form of an electrical fuse link. In addition, the substrate has electrical circuit components which are arranged in the circuit layer. The circuit components are electrically coupled to one another by means of the electrical interconnect and by means of a plurality of vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Barth, Andreas Rusch, Klaus Schrüfer
  • Publication number: 20140054799
    Abstract: A three-dimensional multichip module includes a first integrated circuit chip having at least one first high-temperature functional area and one first low-temperature functional area, and at least one second integrated circuit chip having a second high-temperature functional area and a second low-temperature functional area. The second high-temperature functional area is arranged opposite the first low-temperature functional area. As an alternative, at least one low-temperature chip having only one low-temperature functional area can also be arranged between the first and second chips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim Barth
  • Publication number: 20140017876
    Abstract: Structures of a system on a chip are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system on a chip (SoC) includes an RF component disposed on a first part of a substrate, a semiconductor component disposed on a second part of the substrate, the semiconductor component and the RF component sharing a common boundary, and a conductive cage disposed enclosing the RF component. The conductive cage shields the semiconductor component from electromagnetic radiation originating from the RF circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Barth, Andre Hanke, Snezana Jenei, Oliver Nagy, Jiro Morinaga, Bernd Adler, Heinrich Koerner
  • Publication number: 20140004657
    Abstract: The present disclosures relates to a method for producing ultrathin chip stacks and chip stacks. Generally, a plurality of first semiconductor chips is formed in a wafer. A second semiconductor chip is applied to each of the plurality of first semiconductor chips via a connection layer and a stabilization layer is applied to fill in the interspace between each of the second semiconductor chips. The wafer, semiconductor chip, and stabilization layer are thinned and the wafer is diced to produce a plurality of singulated chip stacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim BARTH, Harald SEIDL
  • Patent number: 8617929
    Abstract: A system on chip comprising a RF shield is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system on chip includes a RF component disposed on a chip, first redistribution lines disposed above the system on chip, the first redistribution lines coupled to I/O connection nodes. The system on chip further includes second redistribution lines disposed above the RF component, the second redistribution lines coupled to ground potential nodes. The second redistribution lines include a first set of parallel metal lines coupled together by a second set of parallel metal lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Barth, Thorsten Meyer, Markus Brunnbauer, Jenei Snezana
  • Publication number: 20130320554
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate having a top surface. A semiconductor circuit defines a circuit area on the top surface of the substrate. An interconnect is spaced apart from the circuit area and extends from the top surface into the substrate. The interconnect includes a sidewall formed of an electrically insulating material. An opening is provided in the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Intel Mobile Communications GmbH
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim Barth
  • Patent number: 8598718
    Abstract: A three-dimensional multichip module includes a first integrated circuit chip having at least one first high-temperature functional area and one first low-temperature functional area, and at least one second integrated circuit chip having a second high-temperature functional area and a second low-temperature functional area. The second high-temperature functional area is arranged opposite the first low-temperature functional area. As an alternative, at least one low-temperature chip having only one low-temperature functional area can also be arranged between the first and second chips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim Barth
  • Patent number: 8592987
    Abstract: One or more embodiments are related to a semiconductor component comprising a supporting structure arranged in a first layer sequence, a second layer arranged above the first layer sequence, and a bonding pad. The layer sequence may comprise a plurality of layers of a dielectric and the bonding pad is arranged above the second layer. The supporting structure may comprise a plurality of supporting substructures and is formed under partial regions of the bonding pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim Barth
  • Publication number: 20130309864
    Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to a method of forming a semiconductor structure, comprising: providing a workpiece; forming a barrier layer over the workpiece; forming a seed layer over the barrier layer; forming an inhibitor layer over the seed layer; removing a portion of said inhibitor layer to expose a portion of the seed layer; and selectively depositing a fill layer on the exposed seed layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim BARTH, Mathias VAUPEL, Rainer STEINER, Werner ROBL, Jens POHL, Joern PLAGMANN, Gottfried BEER
  • Patent number: 8569820
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture thereof are disclosed. In one embodiment, a capacitor plate includes a plurality of first parallel conductive members, and a plurality of second parallel conductive members disposed over the plurality of first parallel conductive members. A first base member is coupled to an end of the plurality of first parallel conductive members, and a second base member is coupled to an end of the plurality of second parallel conductive members. A connecting member is disposed between the plurality of first parallel conductive members and the plurality of second parallel conductive members, wherein the connecting member includes at least one elongated via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Barth, Erwin Ruderer, Alexander Von Glasow, Philipp Riess, Erdem Kaltalioglu, Peter Baumgartner, Thomas Benetik, Helmut Horst Tews
  • Publication number: 20130240884
    Abstract: A capacitive sensor and measurement circuitry is described that may be able to reproducibly measure miniscule capacitances and variations thereof. The capacitance may vary depending upon local environmental conditions such as mechanical stress (e.g., warpage or shear stress), mechanical pressure, temperature, and/or humidity. It may be desirable to provide a capacitor integrated into a semiconductor chip that is sufficiently small and sensitive to accurately measure conditions expected to be experienced by a semiconductor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Intel Mobile Communications GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Barth, Horst Baumeister, Peter Baumgartner, Philipp Riess, Jesenka Veledar Krueger
  • Patent number: 8536683
    Abstract: Structures of a system on a chip are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system on a chip (SoC) includes an RF component disposed on a first part of a substrate, a semiconductor component disposed on a second part of the substrate, the semiconductor component and the RF component sharing a common boundary, and a conductive cage disposed enclosing the RF component. The conductive cage shields the semiconductor component from electromagnetic radiation originating from the RF circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Barth, Andre Hanke, Snezana Jenei, Oliver Nagy, Jiro Morinaga, Bernd Adler, Heinrich Koerner
  • Patent number: 8525347
    Abstract: The present disclosures relates to a method for producing ultrathin chip stacks and chip stacks. Generally, a plurality of first semiconductor chips is formed in a wafer. A second semiconductor chip is applied to each of the plurality of first semiconductor chips via a connection layer and a stabilization layer is applied to fill in the interspace between each of the second semiconductor chips. The wafer, semiconductor chip, and stabilization layer are thinned and the wafer is sawed to produce a plurality of singulated chip stacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Barth, Harald Seidl
  • Patent number: 8334202
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a device includes providing a substrate including at least one contact and applying a dielectric layer over the substrate. The method includes applying a first seed layer over the dielectric layer, applying an inert layer over the seed layer, and structuring the inert layer, the first seed layer, and the dielectric layer to expose at least a portion of the contact. The method includes applying a second seed layer over exposed portions of the structured dielectric layer and the contact such that the second seed layer makes electrical contact with the structured first seed layer. The method includes electroplating a metal on the second seed layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Jens Pohl, Hans-Joachim Barth, Gottfried Beer, Rainer Steiner, Werner Robl, Mathias Vaupel