Patents by Inventor Holger Torwesten

Holger Torwesten 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: 10964642
    Abstract: A semiconductor module is disclosed. In one example, the module includes a carrier, at least one semiconductor transistor disposed on the carrier, at least one semiconductor diode disposed on the carrier, at least one semiconductor driver chip disposed on the carrier, a plurality of external connectors, and an encapsulation layer covering the carrier, the semiconductor transistor, the semiconductor diode, and the semiconductor driver chip. The semiconductor transistor, the semiconductor diode, and the semiconductor driver chip are arranged laterally side by side on the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Juergen Hoegerl, Andre Arens, Holger Torwesten
  • Patent number: 10192849
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing semiconductor modules includes providing a metal composite substrate including a metal foil attached to a metal layer, the metal foil being thinner than and comprising a different material than the metal layer, attaching a first surface of a plurality of semiconductor dies to the metal foil prior to structuring the metal foil, and encasing the semiconductor dies attached to the metal foil in an electrically insulating material. The metal layer and the metal foil are structured after the semiconductor dies are encased with the electrically insulating material so that surface regions of the electrically insulating material are devoid of the metal foil and the metal layer. The electrically insulating material is divided along the surface regions devoid of the metal foil and the metal layer to form individual modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Petteri Palm, Alexander Heinrich, Holger Torwesten, Tobias Simbeck
  • Publication number: 20180211917
    Abstract: A semiconductor module is disclosed. In one example, the module includes a carrier, at least one semiconductor transistor disposed on the carrier, at least one semiconductor diode disposed on the carrier, at least one semiconductor driver chip disposed on the carrier, a plurality of external connectors, and an encapsulation layer covering the carrier, the semiconductor transistor, the semiconductor diode, and the semiconductor driver chip. The semiconductor transistor, the semiconductor diode, and the semiconductor driver chip are arranged laterally side by side on the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Juergen Hoegerl, Andre Arens, Holger Torwesten
  • Patent number: 9553051
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an electronic component includes a dielectric layer having a first surface and a second surface, one or more semiconductor dies embedded in the dielectric layer and at least one electrically conductive member. The electrically conductive member includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a foil including a first metal and the second portion includes an electrodeposited layer including a second metal. The first portion and the second portion are embedded in the dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies Austria AG
    Inventors: Petteri Palm, Holger Torwesten, Manfred Schindler, Boris Plikat
  • Publication number: 20160225717
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an electronic component includes a dielectric layer having a first surface and a second surface, one or more semiconductor dies embedded in the dielectric layer and at least one electrically conductive member. The electrically conductive member includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a foil including a first metal and the second portion includes an electrodeposited layer including a second metal. The first portion and the second portion are embedded in the dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Petteri Palm, Holger Torwesten, Manfred Schindler, Boris Plikat
  • Patent number: 9245868
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a chip package is provided, the method including: forming a layer arrangement over a carrier; arranging a chip including one or more contact pads over the layer arrangement wherein the chip covers at least part of the layer arrangement; and selectively removing one or more portions of the layer arrangement and using the chip as a mask such that at least part of the layer arrangement covered by the chip is not removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Holger Torwesten, Manfred Mengel
  • Patent number: 9214442
    Abstract: In a power semiconductor module, a copper-containing first soldering partner, a connection layer, and a copper-containing second soldering partner are arranged successively and fixedly connected with one another. The connection layer has a portion of intermetallic copper-tin phases of at least 90% by weight. For producing such a power semiconductor module the soldering partners and the solder arranged there between are pressed against one another with a predefined pressure and the solder is melted. After termination of a predefined period of time the diffused copper and the tin from the liquid solder form a connection layer comprising intermetallic copper-tin phases, the portion of which is at least 90% by weight of the connection layer created from the solder layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Karsten Guth, Holger Torwesten
  • Publication number: 20150228616
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing semiconductor modules includes providing a metal composite substrate including a metal foil attached to a metal layer, the metal foil being thinner than and comprising a different material than the metal layer, attaching a first surface of a plurality of semiconductor dies to the metal foil prior to structuring the metal foil, and encasing the semiconductor dies attached to the metal foil in an electrically insulating material. The metal layer and the metal foil are structured after the semiconductor dies are encased with the electrically insulating material so that surface regions of the electrically insulating material are devoid of the metal foil and the metal layer. The electrically insulating material is divided along the surface regions devoid of the metal foil and the metal layer to form individual modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Petteri Palm, Alexander Heinrich, Holger Torwesten, Tobias Simbeck
  • Patent number: 8945990
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a method of forming a chip package. The method may include attaching at least one chip on a carrier, the chip including a plurality of chip pads on a surface of the chip opposite to the carrier; depositing a first adhesion layer on the carrier and on the chip pads of the chip, the first adhesion layer including tin or indium; depositing a second adhesion layer on the first adhesion layer, the second adhesion layer including a silane organic material; and depositing a lamination layer or an encapsulation layer on the second adhesion layer and the chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Holger Torwesten, Manfred Mengel, Stefan Schmid, Soon Lock Goh, Swee Kah Lee
  • Patent number: 8709876
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the electronic device includes a substrate, a plurality of conducting lines formed on a first conducting material that is disposed on the substrate, and a layer of a second conducting material disposed on the plurality of conducting lines. The conducting lines include a top face and a side face. The layer of the second conducting material includes a first thickness disposed on each of the top faces and a second thickness disposed on each of the side faces. To this end, the first thickness is greater than the second thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Manfred Schneegans, Holger Torwesten
  • Publication number: 20140001634
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a chip package is provided, the method including: forming a layer arrangement over a carrier; arranging a chip including one or more contact pads over the layer arrangement wherein the chip covers at least part of the layer arrangement; and selectively removing one or more portions of the layer arrangement and using the chip as a mask such that at least part of the layer arrangement covered by the chip is not removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Holger Torwesten, Manfred Mengel
  • Publication number: 20130277813
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a method of forming a chip package. The method may include attaching at least one chip on a carrier, the chip including a plurality of chip pads on a surface of the chip opposite to the carrier; depositing a first adhesion layer on the carrier and on the chip pads of the chip, the first adhesion layer including tin or indium; depositing a second adhesion layer on the first adhesion layer, the second adhesion layer including a silane organic material; and depositing a lamination layer or an encapsulation layer on the second adhesion layer and the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Holger Torwesten, Manfred Mengel, Stefan Schmid, Soon Lock Goh, Swee Kah Lee
  • Patent number: 8367514
    Abstract: An integrated circuit and fabrication method are presented. The integrated circuit includes a capacitor containing a base electrode, a covering electrode, and a dielectric between the base and covering electrodes. The dielectric contains an oxide of a material contained in the base electrode, which may be produced by anodic oxidation. A peripheral edge of the dielectric is uncovered by the covering electrode. A base layer on the capacitor includes a cutout adjacent to the dielectric. During fabrication, the base layer protects the material of the base electrode that is to be anodically oxidized from chemicals, and also protects the surrounding regions from anodic oxidation. A precision resistor may be fabricated simultaneously with the capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Thomas Goebel, Johann Helneder, Heinrich Körner, Andrea Mitchell, Markus Schwerd, Martin Seck, Holger Torwesten
  • Publication number: 20130005144
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the electronic device includes a substrate, a plurality of conducting lines formed on a first conducting material that is disposed on the substrate, and a layer of a second conducting material disposed on the plurality of conducting lines. The conducting lines include a top face and a side face. The layer of the second conducting material includes a first thickness disposed on each of the top faces and a second thickness disposed on each of the side faces. To this end, the first thickness is greater than the second thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Manfred Schneegans, Holger Torwesten
  • Patent number: 8264072
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the electronic device includes a substrate, a plurality of conducting lines formed on a first conducting material that is disposed on the substrate, and a layer of a second conducting material disposed on the plurality of conducting lines. The conducting lines include a top face and a side face. The layer of the second conducting material includes a first thickness disposed on each of the top faces and a second thickness disposed on each of the side faces. To this end, the first thickness is greater than the second thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Manfred Schneegans, Holger Torwesten
  • Patent number: 8263491
    Abstract: A substrate has at least one feedthrough with at least one channel from a first main surface of the substrate to a second main surface of the substrate. The at least one channel is closed off with a first material. The at least one closed-off channel is filled with an electrically conductive second material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Florian Binder, Stephan Dertinger, Barbara Hasler, Alfred Martin, Grit Sommer, Holger Torwesten
  • Patent number: 7755190
    Abstract: An electronic device and the production thereof is disclosed. One embodiment includes an integrated component having a layer containing a nickel-palladium alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Manfred Schneegans, Holger Torwesten
  • Publication number: 20100129977
    Abstract: An integrated circuit and fabrication method are presented. The integrated circuit includes a capacitor containing a base electrode, a covering electrode, and a dielectric between the base and covering electrodes. The dielectric contains an oxide of a material contained in the base electrode, which may be produced by anodic oxidation. A peripheral edge of the dielectric is uncovered by the covering electrode. A base layer on the capacitor includes a cutout adjacent to the dielectric. During fabrication, the base layer protects the material of the base electrode that is to be anodically oxidized from chemicals, and also protects the surrounding regions from anodic oxidation. A precision resistor may be fabricated simultaneously with the capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas Goebel, Johann Helneder, Heinrich Körner, Andrea Mitchell, Markus Schwerd, Martin Seck, Holger Torwesten
  • Patent number: 7692266
    Abstract: An integrated circuit and fabrication method are presented. The integrated circuit includes a capacitor containing a base electrode, a covering electrode, and a dielectric between the base and covering electrodes. The dielectric contains an oxide of a material contained in the base electrode, which may be produced by anodic oxidation. A peripheral edge of the dielectric is uncovered by the covering electrode. A base layer on the capacitor includes a cutout adjacent to the dielectric. During fabrication, the base layer protects the material of the base electrode that is to be anodically oxidized from chemicals, and also protects the surrounding regions from anodic oxidation. A precision resistor may be fabricated simultaneously with the capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies A.G.
    Inventors: Thomas Goebel, Johann Helneder, Heinrich Körner, Andrea Mitchell, Markus Schwerd, Martin Seck, Holger Torwesten
  • Publication number: 20090102032
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the electronic device includes a substrate, a plurality of conducting lines formed on a first conducting material that is disposed on the substrate, and a layer of a second conducting material disposed on the plurality of conducting lines. The conducting lines include a top face and a side face. The layer of the second conducting material includes a first thickness disposed on each of the top faces and a second thickness disposed on each of the side faces. To this end, the first thickness is greater than the second thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Manfred Schneegans, Holger Torwesten