Patents by Inventor Klaus Knobloch

Klaus Knobloch 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: 9583444
    Abstract: A method for applying a magnetic shielding layer to a substrate is provided, wherein a first magnetic shielding layer is adhered to a first surface of the substrate. A first film layer is adhered to the first magnetic shielding layer and the first magnetic shielding layer is more adherent to the first surface than the film layer to the first magnetic shielding layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Christian Peters, Robert Allinger, Klaus Knobloch, Snezana Jenei
  • Patent number: 9564403
    Abstract: A memory having an array of perpendicular spin-transfer torque (STT) magnetic random access memory (MRAM) cells, wherein each cell has a magnetic layer stack. A magnetic shield disposed between the cells and having a minimum height of at least the height of the magnetic layer stacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Robert Allinger, Karl Hofmann, Klaus Knobloch, Robert Strenz
  • Publication number: 20160211250
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a semiconductor substrate arrangement may be provided, wherein the semiconductor substrate arrangement may include: a semiconductor substrate defining a first area at a first level and a second area next to the first area at a second level, wherein the first level is lower than the second level; a plurality of planar non-volatile memory structures disposed over the semiconductor substrate in the first area; and a plurality of planar transistor structures disposed over the semiconductor substrate in the second area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Wolfram LANGHEINRICH, Robert STRENZ, Georg TEMPEL, Knut STAHRENBERG, Nikolaos HATZOPOULOS, Christoph BUKETHAL, Klaus KNOBLOCH, Achim GRATZ, Mayk ROEHRICH
  • Patent number: 9362498
    Abstract: A method of forming a memory includes forming a first electrode and a second electrode within a first layer over a semiconductor substrate, forming a resistive-switching memory element and an antifuse element over the first layer, wherein the resistive-switching memory element includes a metal oxide layer and is electrically contacting the first electrode, wherein the metal oxide layer has a first thickness and a forming voltage that corresponds to the first thickness, wherein the antifuse element includes a dielectric layer and is electrically contacting the second electrode, and wherein the dielectric layer has a second thickness that is less than the first thickness and a dielectric breakdown voltage that is less than the forming voltage, and forming a third electrode and a fourth electrode within a second layer over the resistive-switching memory element and the antifuse element, wherein the third electrode is electrically contacting the resistive-switching memory element and the fourth electrode is elect
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Klaus Knobloch, Robert Strenz
  • Patent number: 9147840
    Abstract: A memory includes a first electrode and a second electrode formed within a first layer and includes a third electrode and a fourth electrode formed within a second layer. The memory includes a resistive-switching memory element and an antifuse element. The resistive-switching memory element includes a metal oxide layer and is disposed between the first electrode and the third electrode. The metal oxide layer has a first thickness and a forming voltage that corresponds to the first thickness. The antifuse element includes a dielectric layer and is disposed between the second electrode and the fourth electrode. The dielectric layer has a second thickness that is less than the first thickness and a dielectric breakdown voltage that is less than the forming voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Klaus Knobloch, Robert Strenz
  • Publication number: 20150249211
    Abstract: A memory includes a first electrode and a second electrode formed within a first layer and includes a third electrode and a fourth electrode formed within a second layer. The memory includes a resistive-switching memory element and an antifuse element. The resistive-switching memory element includes a metal oxide layer and is disposed between the first electrode and the third electrode. The metal oxide layer has a first thickness and a forming voltage that corresponds to the first thickness. The antifuse element includes a dielectric layer and is disposed between the second electrode and the fourth electrode. The dielectric layer has a second thickness that is less than the first thickness and a dielectric breakdown voltage that is less than the forming voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Klaus Knobloch, Robert Strenz
  • Publication number: 20150091109
    Abstract: A memory having an array of perpendicular spin-transfer torque (STT) magnetic random access memory (MRAM) cells, wherein each cell has a magnetic layer stack. A magnetic shield disposed between the cells and having a minimum height of at least the height of the magnetic layer stacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Robert Allinger, Karl Hofmann, Klaus Knobloch, Robert Strenz
  • Publication number: 20150054102
    Abstract: A method for applying a magnetic shielding layer to a substrate is provided, wherein a first magnetic shielding layer is adhered to a first surface of the substrate. A first film layer is adhered to the first magnetic shielding layer and the first magnetic shielding layer is more adherent to the first surface than the film layer to the first magnetic shielding layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Christian Peters, Robert Allinger, Klaus Knobloch, Snezana Jenei
  • Patent number: 8410815
    Abstract: A transistor arrangement includes a switch transistor and a sense transistor. The switch transistor includes a charge storing structure and a control structure. The sense transistor includes a charge storing structure, a control structure and a select structure. The charge storing structure of the switch transistor is electrically connected to the charge storing structure of the sense transistor. The sense transistor is configured such that the select structure and the control structure of the sense transistor may be electrically controlled independently from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Robert Strenz, Klaus Knobloch
  • Publication number: 20120139581
    Abstract: A transistor arrangement includes a switch transistor and a sense transistor. The switch transistor includes a charge storing structure and a control structure. The sense transistor includes a charge storing structure, a control structure and a select structure. The charge storing structure of the switch transistor is electrically connected to the charge storing structure of the sense transistor. The sense transistor is configured such that the select structure and the control structure of the sense transistor may be electrically controlled independently from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Robert Strenz, Klaus Knobloch
  • Patent number: 7649779
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to integrated circuits, methods for manufacturing an integrated circuit, memory modules, and computing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignees: Qimonda AG, Qimonda Flash GmbH
    Inventors: Eike Ruttkowski, Detlev Richter, Michael Specht, Joseph Willer, Dirk Manger, Kenny Oisin, Steffen Meyer, Klaus Knobloch, Holger Moeller, Doris Keitel Schulz, Jan Gutsche, Gert Koebernik, Christoph Friederich
  • Publication number: 20080285344
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to integrated circuits, methods for manufacturing an integrated circuit, memory modules, and computing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Eike Ruttkowski, Detlev Richter, Michael Specht, Joseph Willer, Dirk Manger, Kenny Oisin, Steffen Meyer, Klaus Knobloch, Holger Moeller, Doris Keitel Schulz, Jan Gutsche, Gert Koebernik, Christoph Friederich
  • Patent number: 7368341
    Abstract: An explanation is given of, inter alia, a circuit arrangement containing a trench which penetrates through a charge-storing layer (18) and a doped semiconductor layer (14). The trench simultaneously fulfils a multiplicity of functions, namely an insulating function between adjacent components, the patterning of the charge-storing layer and also the subdivision of doping layers of the semiconductor layer (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Achim Gratz, Klaus Knobloch, Franz Schuler
  • Patent number: 7317631
    Abstract: A flash memory cell can be read by selecting a local bit line. A read potential is applied to a memory cell transistor associated with the local bit line thereby generating a capacitive loading of the local bit line. The capacitive loading depends upon a magnitude of charge stored on a floating gate of the memory cell transistor. The capacitive loading of the local bit line can then be assessed to determine a state of the memory cell transistor, the state being related to the magnitude of the charge stored on the floating gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Achim Gratz, Mayk Roehrich, Klaus Knobloch
  • Publication number: 20070037339
    Abstract: An explanation is given of, inter alia, a circuit arrangement containing a trench which penetrates through a charge-storing layer (18) and a doped semiconductor layer (14). The trench simultaneously fulfils a multiplicity of functions, namely an insulating function between adjacent components, the patterning of the charge-storing layer and also the subdivision of doping layers of the semiconductor layer (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Achim Gratz, Klaus Knobloch, Franz Schuler
  • Patent number: 7129540
    Abstract: An explanation is given of, inter alia, a circuit arrangement containing a trench which penetrates through a charge-storing layer (18) and a doped semiconductor layer (14). The trench simultaneously fulfils a multiplicity of functions, namely an insulating function between adjacent components, the patterning of the charge-storing layer and also the subdivision of doping layers of the semiconductor layer (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Achim Gratz, Klaus Knobloch, Franz Schuler
  • Publication number: 20060039199
    Abstract: A flash memory cell can be read by selecting a local bit line. A read potential is applied to a memory cell transistor associated with the local bit line thereby generating a capacitive loading of the local bit line. The capacitive loading depends upon a magnitude of charge stored on a floating gate of the memory cell transistor. The capacitive loading of the local bit line can then be assessed to determine a state of the memory cell transistor, the state being related to the magnitude of the charge stored on the floating gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Achim Gratz, Mayk Roehrich, Klaus Knobloch
  • Publication number: 20050045944
    Abstract: An explanation is given of, inter alia, a circuit arrangement containing a trench which penetrates through a charge-storing layer (18) and a doped semiconductor layer (14). The trench simultaneously fulfils a multiplicity of functions, namely an insulating function between adjacent components, the patterning of the charge-storing layer and also the subdivision of doping layers of the semiconductor layer (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Achim Gratz, Klaus Knobloch, Franz Schuler