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).
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Patent number: 9583444Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 20, 2013Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Christian Peters, Robert Allinger, Klaus Knobloch, Snezana Jenei
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Patent number: 9564403Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Robert Allinger, Karl Hofmann, Klaus Knobloch, Robert Strenz
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Publication number: 20160211250Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Wolfram LANGHEINRICH, Robert STRENZ, Georg TEMPEL, Knut STAHRENBERG, Nikolaos HATZOPOULOS, Christoph BUKETHAL, Klaus KNOBLOCH, Achim GRATZ, Mayk ROEHRICH
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Patent number: 9362498Abstract: 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 electType: GrantFiled: August 27, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AGInventors: Klaus Knobloch, Robert Strenz
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Patent number: 9147840Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AGInventors: Klaus Knobloch, Robert Strenz
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Publication number: 20150249211Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Klaus Knobloch, Robert Strenz
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Publication number: 20150091109Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Robert Allinger, Karl Hofmann, Klaus Knobloch, Robert Strenz
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Publication number: 20150054102Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Christian Peters, Robert Allinger, Klaus Knobloch, Snezana Jenei
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Patent number: 8410815Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Robert Strenz, Klaus Knobloch
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Publication number: 20120139581Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AGInventors: Robert Strenz, Klaus Knobloch
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Patent number: 7649779Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to integrated circuits, methods for manufacturing an integrated circuit, memory modules, and computing systems.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignees: Qimonda AG, Qimonda Flash GmbHInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20080285344Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to integrated circuits, methods for manufacturing an integrated circuit, memory modules, and computing systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 7368341Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Achim Gratz, Klaus Knobloch, Franz Schuler
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Patent number: 7317631Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 26, 2005Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Achim Gratz, Mayk Roehrich, Klaus Knobloch
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Publication number: 20070037339Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Inventors: Achim Gratz, Klaus Knobloch, Franz Schuler
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Patent number: 7129540Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 12, 2004Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Achim Gratz, Klaus Knobloch, Franz Schuler
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Publication number: 20060039199Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2005Publication date: February 23, 2006Inventors: Achim Gratz, Mayk Roehrich, Klaus Knobloch
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Publication number: 20050045944Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2004Publication date: March 3, 2005Inventors: Achim Gratz, Klaus Knobloch, Franz Schuler