Patents by Inventor Marie Breil
Marie Breil 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: 10199376Abstract: A cell includes at least two semiconductor structures of the same nature, these two structures both employing voltages and currents that are unidirectional, each structure having an anode (10), a cathode (14) and optionally a gate (16). The structures are integrated into the volume of one and the same semiconductor substrate (4). The cathodes (14), and possibly the gates (16), are arranged on a first side of the semiconductor substrate (4). The anodes (10) are each arranged on a second side of the semiconductor substrate (4), which side is opposite the first side, facing the cathodes and possibly the corresponding gates. Two electrodes, anodes or cathodes, of two separate structures, are electrically connected to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2012Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignees: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse (I.N.P.T.)Inventors: Abdelhakim Bourennane, Marie Breil-Dupuy, Frederic Richardeau, Jean-Louis Sanchez
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Publication number: 20140299916Abstract: A cell includes at least two semiconductor structures of the same nature, these two structures both employing voltages and currents that are unidirectional, each structure having an anode (10), a cathode (14) and optionally a gate (16). The structures are integrated into the volume of one and the same semiconductor substrate (4). The cathodes (14), and possibly the gates (16), are arranged on a first side of the semiconductor substrate (4). The anodes (10) are each arranged on a second side of the semiconductor substrate (4), which side is opposite the first side, facing the cathodes and possibly the corresponding gates. Two electrodes, anodes or cathodes, of two separate structures, are electrically connected to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRSInventors: Abdelhakim Bourennane, Marie Breil-Dupuy, Frederic Richardeau, Jean-Louis Sanchez
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Patent number: 7109609Abstract: The invention concerns the control of thyristor-type semiconductor power components (Sw) powered by an alternating current network (VS). The control signal is a pulse (Ie). It is stored in the form of magnetic induction (B), positive or negative, in a core (T) made of ferromagnetic material. At each current alternation of the network, the interrogation of the magnetic state of the strand results in the presence, or not, of a control signal on the power device (Sw).Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2001Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: STMicroelectronics S.A.Inventors: Jean Jalade, Jean-Pierre Laur, Jean-Louis Sanchez, Patrick Austin, Marie Breil, Eric Bernier
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Patent number: 6831328Abstract: The invention concerns an anode voltage sensor of a vertical power component selected from the group consisting of components called thyristor, MOS, IGBT, PMCT, EST, BRT transistor, MOS thyristor, turn-off MOS thyristor, formed by a lightly doped N-type substrate (1) whereof the rear surface (2) having a metallizing coat corresponds to the component anode. Said sensor comprises, on the front surface side, a substrate zone (12) surrounded at least partly by a P-type region with low potential in front of an anode potential, said zone (12) being coated with a metallizing coat (M) in ohmic contact with it, whereon is provided an image of the anode voltage.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Centre National de la Recherche ScientifiqueInventors: Patrick Austin, Jean-Pierre Laur, Olivier Causse, Marie Breil, Jean-Louis Sanchez, Jean Jalade
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Patent number: 6703681Abstract: The invention concerns a variable capacitance capacitor comprising a periodic structure of raised zones (5) separated by recesses (6) formed in a type N semiconductor substrate (1). The walls of the raised zones and the base of the recesses are coated with a conductive layer (9, 10). The substrate is connected to a first terminal (A) of the capacitor and the conductive layer to a second terminal (B) of the capacitor. At least the base of the recesses or the side of the raised zones comprises type P regions (8), the pitch of the raised parts being selected so that the space charging zones linked to the type P regions are joined when the voltage difference between said terminals exceeds a predetermined threshold. The zones not comprising type P regions are coated with an insulant (7) and a highly doped N region (10) is formed beneath the insulant.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Centre National de la Recherche ScientifiqueInventors: Jean-Louis Sanchez, Jean-Pierre Laur, Hedi Hakim, Patrick Austin, Jean Jalade, Marie Breil
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Publication number: 20040027005Abstract: The invention concerns the control of thyristor-type semiconductor power components (Sw) powered by an alternating current network (VS). The control signal is a pulse (Ie). It is stored in the form of magnetic induction (B), positive or negative, in a core (T) made of ferromagnetic material. At each current alternation of the network, the interrogation of the magnetic state of the strand results in the presence, or not, of a control signal on the power device (Sw).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Jean Jalade, Jean-Pierre Laur, Jean-Louis Sanchez, Patrick Austin, Marie Breil, Eric Bernier
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Publication number: 20030183866Abstract: The invention concerns a variable capacitance capacitor comprising a periodic structure of raised zones (5) separated by recesses (6) formed in a type N semiconductor substrate (1). The walls of the raised zones and the base of the recesses are coated with a conductive layer (9, 10). The substrate is connected to a first terminal (A) of the capacitor and the conductive layer to a second terminal (B) of the capacitor. At least the base of the recesses or the side of the raised zones comprises type P regions (8), the pitch of the raised parts being selected so that the space charging zones linked to the type P regions are joined when the voltage difference between said terminals exceeds a predetermined threshold. The zones not comprising type P regions are coated with an insulant (7) and a highly doped N region (10) is formed beneath the insulant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Jean-Louis Sanchez, Jean-Pierre Laur, Hedi Hakim, Patrick Austin, Jean Jalade, Marie Breil
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Publication number: 20030174008Abstract: The invention concerns an anode voltage sensor of a vertical power component selected from the group consisting of components called thyristor, MOS, IGBT, PMCT, EST, BRT transistor, MOS thyristor, turn-off MOS thyristor, formed by a lightly doped N-type substrate (1) whereof the rear surface (2) having a metallizing coat corresponds to the component anode. Said sensor comprises, on the front surface side, a substrate zone (12) surrounded at least partly by a P-type region with low potential in front of an anode potential, said zone (12) being coated with a metallizing coat (M) in ohmic contact with it, whereon is provided an image of the anode voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventors: Patrick Austin, Jean-Pierre Laur, Olivier Causse, Marie Breil, Jean-Louis Sanchez, Jean Jalade
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Patent number: 6459102Abstract: A peripheral structure for a monolithic power device, preferably planar, includes front and rear surfaces, connected respectively to a cathode and an anode, two junctions respectively reverse-biased and forward-biased when a direct and adjacent voltage is respectively applied to the two surfaces and at least an insulating box connecting the front and rear surfaces. The structure is such that when a direct voltage or a reverse voltage is applied, generating equipotential voltage lines, the insulating box enables to distribute the equipotential lines in the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: Centre National de la Recherche ScientifiqueInventors: Patrick Austin, Jean-Louis Sanchez, Olivier Causse, Marie Breil, Jean-Pierre Laur, Jean Jalade
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Patent number: 6326648Abstract: A monolithic power switch with a controlled di/dt including the parallel assembly of a MOS or IGBT type component with a thyristor type component, including means for inhibiting the thyristor type component during the closing phase of the switch, which is ensured by the IGBT type component. The IGBT type component has a vertical multicell structure and the component of thyristor type has a vertical monocell structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1999Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: STMicroelectronics S.A.Inventors: Jean Jalade, Jean-Louis Sanchez, Jean-Pierre Laur, Marie Breil, Patrick Austin, Eric Bernier, Mathieu Roy