Patents by Inventor Kohei Tanikawa

Kohei Tanikawa 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: 20250210532
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a main substrate including a first main metal layer; a first semiconductor element supported by the main substrate; a first sub-substrate supported by the main substrate; and a sealing resin covering the first semiconductor element. The first sub-substrate includes a sub-insulating layer, and a first sub-metal layer and a second sub-metal layer that flank the sub-insulating layer in a thickness direction. The second sub-metal layer is electrically bonded to the first main metal layer, and the first sub-metal layer includes a region. The first sub-substrate further includes a connecting conductive portion that electrically connects the region and the second sub-metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2025
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Inventors: Oji SATO, Daiki IKEDA, Kohei TANIKAWA
  • Patent number: 12334466
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes: a first conductive portion; a second conductive portion spaced from the first conductive portion in a first direction; first semiconductor elements electrically bonded to the first conductive portion and mutually spaced in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and second semiconductor elements electrically bonded to the second conductive portion and mutually spaced in the second direction. The semiconductor module further includes: a first input terminal electrically connected to the first conductive portion; a second input terminal of opposite polarity to the first input terminal; and an output terminal opposite from the two input terminals in the first direction and electrically connected to the second conductive portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kenji Hayashi, Kohei Tanikawa, Ryosuke Fukuda
  • Publication number: 20250140660
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes a conductive substrate, a plurality of first semiconductor elements, and a plurality of second semiconductor elements. The conductive substrate includes a first conductive portion to which the plurality of first semiconductor elements are electrically bonded, and a second conductive portion to which the plurality of second semiconductor elements are electrically bonded. The semiconductor module further includes a first input terminal, a second input terminal, and a third input terminal that are provided near the first conductive portion. The second input terminal and the third input terminal are spaced apart from each other with the first input terminal therebetween. The first input terminal is electrically connected to the first conductive portion. A polarity of the first input terminal is set to be opposite to a polarity of each of the second input terminal and the third input terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Kenji HAYASHI, Kohei TANIKAWA, Ryosuke FUKUDA
  • Patent number: 12224231
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes a conductive substrate, a plurality of first semiconductor elements, and a plurality of second semiconductor elements. The conductive substrate includes a first conductive portion to which the plurality of first semiconductor elements are electrically bonded, and a second conductive portion to which the plurality of second semiconductor elements are electrically bonded. The semiconductor module further includes a first input terminal, a second input terminal, and a third input terminal that are provided near the first conductive portion. The second input terminal and the third input terminal are spaced apart from each other with the first input terminal therebetween. The first input terminal is electrically connected to the first conductive portion. A polarity of the first input terminal is set to be opposite to a polarity of each of the second input terminal and the third input terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kenji Hayashi, Kohei Tanikawa, Ryosuke Fukuda
  • Publication number: 20250046664
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes at least one terminal, and the terminal includes a cylindrical holder having electrical conductivity and a metal pin inserted in the holder. The semiconductor device further includes a terminal support supporting the holder, and a sealing resin covering a part of the holder and covering the terminal support. The sealing resin includes a resin obverse surface facing a first side in a thickness direction. The holder includes a first surface located at one end on the first side in the thickness direction and a first outer side surface extending in the thickness direction. The first surface is located at a position different from the resin obverse surface in the thickness direction. The first outer side surface is in contact with the sealing resin. The metal pin protrudes beyond the resin obverse surface toward the first side in the thickness direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Kohei TANIKAWA, Daiki IKEDA
  • Patent number: 12191237
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes a conductive substrate, a plurality of first semiconductor elements, and a plurality of second semiconductor elements. The conductive substrate includes a first conductive portion to which the plurality of first semiconductor elements are electrically bonded, and a second conductive portion to which the plurality of second semiconductor elements are electrically bonded. The semiconductor module further includes a first input terminal, a second input terminal, and a third input terminal that are provided near the first conductive portion. The second input terminal and the third input terminal are spaced apart from each other with the first input terminal therebetween. The first input terminal is electrically connected to the first conductive portion. A polarity of the first input terminal is set to be opposite to a polarity of each of the second input terminal and the third input terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kenji Hayashi, Kohei Tanikawa, Ryosuke Fukuda
  • Publication number: 20240429154
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a supporting substrate including a first conductive part and a second conductive part; a plurality of first semiconductor elements mounted on the first conductive part and each having a switching function; a plurality of second semiconductor elements mounted on the second conductive part and each having a switching function; a first terminal protruding toward the first side in an x direction relative to the first conductive part; a first conductive member electrically connecting the plurality of first semiconductor elements and the second conductive part; a second conductive member electrically connecting the plurality of second semiconductor elements and the first conductive part; and a sealing resin covering the plurality of first semiconductor elements, the plurality of second semiconductor elements, the first conductive member, the second conductive member, a portion of the supporting substrate, and a portion of the first terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Tomoki FUJIMURA, Kohei TANIKAWA, Tomohiro YASUNISHI
  • Publication number: 20240429138
    Abstract: A semiconductor device A1 includes a supporting substrate 3, a plurality of first semiconductor elements 10A, a plurality of second semiconductor elements 10B, a first terminal 41, a first conductive member 5, a second conductive member 6, and a sealing resin 8. The first conductive member 5 includes a plurality of first bonding parts 52 bonded to the respective first semiconductor elements 10A and a second bonding part 53 bonded to a second conductive part 32B. The second conductive member 6 includes a plurality of third bonding parts 61 bonded to the respective second semiconductor elements 10B. The positions of at least either first end sections 525 of the plurality of first bonding parts 52 or third end sections 615 of the plurality of third bonding parts 61 in the z direction are designed to conform to warping of the supporting substrate 3. This configuration makes it possible to prevent the shortening of product life, even if a component experiences deformation, such as warping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Tomoki FUJIMURA, Kohei TANIKAWA
  • Publication number: 20240413060
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes a conductive substrate, a plurality of first semiconductor elements, and a plurality of second semiconductor elements. The conductive substrate includes a first conductive portion to which the plurality of first semiconductor elements are electrically bonded, and a second conductive portion to which the plurality of second semiconductor elements are electrically bonded. The semiconductor module further includes a first input terminal, a second input terminal, and a third input terminal that are provided near the first conductive portion. The second input terminal and the third input terminal are spaced apart from each other with the first input terminal therebetween. The first input terminal is electrically connected to the first conductive portion. A polarity of the first input terminal is set to be opposite to a polarity of each of the second input terminal and the third input terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Kenji HAYASHI, Kohei TANIKAWA, Ryosuke FUKUDA
  • Publication number: 20240371735
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes a conductive substrate, a semiconductor element, a control terminal, and a sealing resin. The conductive substrate has an obverse surface and a reverse surface that are spaced apart from each other in a thickness direction. The semiconductor element is electrically bonded to the obverse surface and has a switching function. The control terminal is configured to control the semiconductor element. The sealing resin has a resin obverse surface and a resin reverse surface, and covers the conductive substrate, the semiconductor element, and a part of the control terminal. The control terminal protrudes from the resin obverse surface, and extends along the thickness direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Kohei TANIKAWA, Kenji HAYASHI, Ryosuke FUKUDA
  • Publication number: 20240321811
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes: a first conductive portion; a second conductive portion spaced from the first conductive portion in a first direction; first semiconductor elements electrically bonded to the first conductive portion and mutually spaced in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and second semiconductor elements electrically bonded to the second conductive portion and mutually spaced in the second direction. The semiconductor module further includes: a first input terminal electrically connected to the first conductive portion; a second input terminal of opposite polarity to the first input terminal; and an output terminal opposite from the two input terminals in the first direction and electrically connected to the second conductive portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Kenji HAYASHI, Kohei TANIKAWA, Ryosuke FUKUDA
  • Patent number: 12068230
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes a conductive substrate, a semiconductor element, a control terminal, and a sealing resin. The conductive substrate has an obverse surface and a reverse surface that are spaced apart from each other in a thickness direction. The semiconductor element is electrically bonded to the obverse surface and has a switching function. The control terminal is configured to control the semiconductor element. The sealing resin has a resin obverse surface and a resin reverse surface, and covers the conductive substrate, the semiconductor element, and a part of the control terminal. The control terminal protrudes from the resin obverse surface, and extends along the thickness direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kohei Tanikawa, Kenji Hayashi, Ryosuke Fukuda
  • Patent number: 12057426
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes: a first conductive portion; a second conductive portion spaced from the first conductive portion in a first direction; first semiconductor elements electrically bonded to the first conductive portion and mutually spaced in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and second semiconductor elements electrically bonded to the second conductive portion and mutually spaced in the second direction. The semiconductor module further includes: a first input terminal electrically connected to the first conductive portion; a second input terminal of opposite polarity to the first input terminal; and an output terminal opposite from the two input terminals in the first direction and electrically connected to the second conductive portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kenji Hayashi, Kohei Tanikawa, Ryosuke Fukuda
  • Publication number: 20240243044
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes a conductive substrate, a plurality of first semiconductor elements, and a plurality of second semiconductor elements. The conductive substrate includes a first conductive portion to which the plurality of first semiconductor elements are electrically bonded, and a second conductive portion to which the plurality of second semiconductor elements are electrically bonded. The semiconductor module further includes a first input terminal, a second input terminal, and a third input terminal that are provided near the first conductive portion. The second input terminal and the third input terminal are spaced apart from each other with the first input terminal therebetween. The first input terminal is electrically connected to the first conductive portion. A polarity of the first input terminal is set to be opposite to a polarity of each of the second input terminal and the third input terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Kenji HAYASHI, Kohei TANIKAWA, Ryosuke FUKUDA
  • Publication number: 20240234265
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes a conductive substrate, a semiconductor element, a control terminal, and a sealing resin. The conductive substrate has an obverse surface and a reverse surface that are spaced apart from each other in a thickness direction. The semiconductor element is electrically bonded to the obverse surface and has a switching function. The control terminal is configured to control the semiconductor element. The sealing resin has a resin obverse surface and a resin reverse surface, and covers the conductive substrate, the semiconductor element, and a part of the control terminal. The control terminal protrudes from the resin obverse surface, and extends along the thickness direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Kohei TANIKAWA, Kenji HAYASHI, Ryosuke FUKUDA
  • Publication number: 20240234361
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a conductive substrate including an obverse surface facing a first side in thickness direction and a reverse surface opposite from the obverse surface, a first switching semiconductor element bonded to the obverse surface, a first conductive member for passing main circuit current switched by the semiconductor element, and a sealing resin covering the semiconductor element, the conductive member and a part of the substrate. The substrate includes first and second conductive portions mutually spaced in first direction orthogonal to thickness direction. The semiconductor element is electrically bonded to the first conductive portion. The conductive member includes a first part overlapping with the first and the second conductive portions as viewed in thickness direction and being spaced from the obverse surface toward the first side in thickness direction. The first part includes a first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventor: Kohei TANIKAWA
  • Publication number: 20240203849
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor element, a sealing resin, and a first signal terminal. The sealing resin includes a first surface facing in a thickness direction and covers the semiconductor element. The first signal terminal protrudes from the first surface and is electrically connected to the semiconductor element. The sealing resin includes a second surface facing the same side as the first surface in the thickness direction. The first surface includes a first region which is located opposite to the first signal terminal the with second surface interposed therebetween in a first direction orthogonal to the thickness direction and on which a mounting member can be disposed. The position of the second surface differs from the position of the first region in the thickness direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Ryosuke FUKUDA, Kohei TANIKAWA
  • Publication number: 20240170441
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes: a first conductive portion; a second conductive portion spaced from the first conductive portion in a first direction; first semiconductor elements electrically bonded to the first conductive portion and mutually spaced in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and second semiconductor elements electrically bonded to the second conductive portion and mutually spaced in the second direction. The semiconductor module further includes: a first input terminal electrically connected to the first conductive portion; a second input terminal of opposite polarity to the first input terminal; and an output terminal opposite from the two input terminals in the first direction and electrically connected to the second conductive portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Kenji HAYASHI, Kohei TANIKAWA, Ryosuke FUKUDA
  • Publication number: 20240136320
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a conductive substrate including an obverse surface facing a first side in thickness direction and a reverse surface opposite from the obverse surface, a first switching semiconductor element bonded to the obverse surface, a first conductive member for passing main circuit current switched by the semiconductor element, and a sealing resin covering the semiconductor element, the conductive member and a part of the substrate. The substrate includes first and second conductive portions mutually spaced in first direction orthogonal to thickness direction. The semiconductor element is electrically bonded to the first conductive portion. The conductive member includes a first part overlapping with the first and the second conductive portions as viewed in thickness direction and being spaced from the obverse surface toward the first side in thickness direction. The first part includes a first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Kohei TANIKAWA
  • Patent number: D1034494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kohei Tanikawa, Kenji Hayashi