Patents by Inventor Markus Brunnbauer

Markus Brunnbauer 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: 8786105
    Abstract: A semiconductor device is described having at least one semiconductor chip, the chip having an active area on a top side thereof, the active area formed at least in part of low-k material, said low-k material defining a low-k subarea of said active area; an embedding material, in which said at least one semiconductor chip is embedded, at least part of the embedding material forming a coplanar area with said active area; at least one contact area within the low-k subarea; a redistribution layer on the coplanar area, the redistribution layer connected to said contact areas; at least one first-level interconnect, located outside said low-k subarea, the first-level interconnect electrically connected to at least one of said contact areas via the redistribution layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Intel Mobile Communications GmbH
    Inventors: Thorsten Meyer, Sven Albers, Christian Geissler, Andreas Wolter, Markus Brunnbauer, David O'Sullivan, Frank Zudock, Jan Proschwitz
  • Publication number: 20140197530
    Abstract: A semiconductor device is described having at least one semiconductor chip, the chip having an active area on a top side thereof, the active area formed at least in part of low-k material, said low-k material defining a low-k subarea of said active area; an embedding material, in which said at least one semiconductor chip is embedded, at least part of the embedding material forming a coplanar area with said active area; at least one contact area within the low-k subarea; a redistribution layer on the coplanar area, the redistribution layer connected to said contact areas; at least one first-level interconnect, located outside said low-k subarea, the first-level interconnect electrically connected to at least one of said contact areas via the redistribution layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Intel Mobile Communications GmbH
    Inventors: Thorsten Meyer, Sven Albers, Christian Geissler, Andreas Wolter, Markus Brunnbauer, David O'Sullivan, Frank Zudock, Jan Proschwitz
  • Patent number: 8779563
    Abstract: A workpiece has at least two semiconductor chips, each semiconductor chip having a first main surface, which is at least partially exposed, and a second main surface. The workpiece also comprises an electrically conducting layer, arranged on the at least two semiconductor chips, the electrically conducting layer being arranged at least on regions of the second main surface, and a molding compound, arranged on the electrically conducting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Intel Mobile Communications GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Brunnbauer, Thorsten Meyer, Stephan Brandl, Ralf Plieninger, Jens Pohl, Klaus Pressel, Recai Sezi
  • Publication number: 20140151700
    Abstract: A chip package may include an interconnection layer having a first surface configured to face at least one chip, and a second surface opposite the first surface; at least one first pad and at least one second pad formed at at least one of the first surface and the second surface of the interconnection layer; at least one first conductive interconnect formed over the at least one first pad; and at least one second conductive interconnect formed over the at least one second pad, wherein a height of the at least one first conductive interconnect is less than a height of the at least one second conductive interconnect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Thorsten Meyer, Markus Brunnbauer, Bernd Waidhas
  • Patent number: 8742563
    Abstract: A component and a method for producing a component are disclosed. The component comprises an integrated circuit, a housing body, a wiring device overlapping the integrated circuit and the housing body, and one or more external contact devices in communication with the wiring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Intel Mobile Communications GmbH
    Inventors: Thorsten Meyer, Harry Hedler, Markus Brunnbauer
  • Patent number: 8617929
    Abstract: A system on chip comprising a RF shield is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system on chip includes a RF component disposed on a chip, first redistribution lines disposed above the system on chip, the first redistribution lines coupled to I/O connection nodes. The system on chip further includes second redistribution lines disposed above the RF component, the second redistribution lines coupled to ground potential nodes. The second redistribution lines include a first set of parallel metal lines coupled together by a second set of parallel metal lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Barth, Thorsten Meyer, Markus Brunnbauer, Jenei Snezana
  • Patent number: 8604622
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a device, a semiconductor chip package, and a semiconductor chip assembly is disclosed. One embodiment includes applying at least one semiconductor chip on a first form element. At least one element is applied on a second form element. A material is applied on the at least one semiconductor chip and on the at least one element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Thorsten Meyer, Markus Brunnbauer, Jens Pohl
  • Patent number: 8587110
    Abstract: A semiconductor module having a semiconductor chip stack and a method for producing the same is disclosed. In one embodiment, a thermally conductive layer with anisotropically thermally conductive particles is arranged between the semiconductor chips. The anisotropically thermally conductive particles have a lower thermal conductivity in a direction vertically with respect to the layer or the film than in a direction of the layer or the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Markus Brunnbauer, Markus Fink, Hans-Gerd Jetten
  • Publication number: 20130228904
    Abstract: A workpiece has at least two semiconductor chips, each semiconductor chip having a first main surface, which is at least partially exposed, and a second main surface. The workpiece also comprises an electrically conducting layer, arranged on the at least two semiconductor chips, the electrically conducting layer being arranged at least on regions of the second main surface, and a molding compound, arranged on the electrically conducting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: INTEL MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Markus Brunnbauer, Thorsten Meyer, Stephan Brandl, Ralf Plieninger, Jens Pohl, Klaus Pressel, Recai Sezi
  • Patent number: 8524542
    Abstract: A blank and a semiconductor device include a composite panel with semiconductor chips embedded in a plastic package molding compound. The blank includes a composite panel with semiconductor chips arranged in rows and columns in a plastic package molding compound with active upper sides of the semiconductor chips forming a coplanar surface area with the upper side of the composite panel. The blank further includes an orientation indicator impressed into the plastic package molding compound when the semiconductor chips are embedded within the molding compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Intel Mobile Communications GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Brunnbauer, Edward Fuergut
  • Patent number: 8487448
    Abstract: A method for producing chip packages is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of chips is provided. The chips each have first pads. Second connection pads are applied on the wafer, wherein each second pad is electrically connected to a first pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Thorsten Meyer, Harry Hedler, Markus Brunnbauer
  • Patent number: 8471393
    Abstract: A semiconductor component includes a semiconductor chip, and a passive component, with the semiconductor component including a coil as the passive component. The semiconductor chip and the passive component are embedded in a plastic encapsulation compound with connection elements to external contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Thorsten Meyer, Bernd Waidhas, Markus Brunnbauer, Grit Sommer, Thomas Wagner
  • Patent number: 8431063
    Abstract: A heat treatment method is provided for a panel. The panel includes a plastic housing composition, in which semiconductor chips are embedded by their rear sides and edge sides, and the top sides of the semiconductor chips form a coplanar area with the plastic housing composition. The panel is fixed by its underside on a holder, and a temperature gradient (?T) is then generated between top side and the underside of the panel. The temperature gradient (?T) is then maintained for at least one delimited or selected time period. The panel is then cooled to room temperature (TR).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Intel Mobile Communications GmbH
    Inventors: Gottfried Beer, Markus Brunnbauer, Edward Fuergut
  • Patent number: 8394308
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing an article by molding is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes a mold with an upper part, a lower part and at least one mold cavity, and has a vacuum clamping ring with a least one closable vent, which is arranged between the upper part and the lower part. The mold cavity is at least partially filled with a mold material. The vent is closed, and the mold cavity is filled with a thermoplastic or thermoset material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Markus Brunnbauer, Edward Fuergut, Daniel Porwol
  • Patent number: 8330273
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes placing a first semiconductor over an electrically conductive carrier. The first semiconductor is covered with a molding compound. A through hole is formed in the molding compound. A first material is deposited in the through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Markus Brunnbauer, Jens Pohl, Rainer Steiner
  • Publication number: 20120286434
    Abstract: A blank and a semiconductor device include a composite panel with semiconductor chips embedded in a plastic package molding compound. The blank includes a composite panel with semiconductor chips arranged in rows and columns in a plastic package molding compound with active upper sides of the semiconductor chips forming a coplanar surface area with the upper side of the composite panel. The blank further includes an orientation indicator impressed into the plastic package molding compound when the semiconductor chips are embedded within the molding compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: INTEL COMMUNICATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Markus Brunnbauer, Edward Fuergut
  • Patent number: 8309454
    Abstract: A workpiece has at least two semiconductor chips, each semiconductor chip having a first main surface, which is at least partially exposed, and a second main surface. The workpiece also comprises an electrically conducting layer, arranged on the at least two semiconductor chips, the electrically conducting layer being arranged at least on regions of the second main surface, and a molding compound, arranged on the electrically conducting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Intel Mobile Communications GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Brunnbauer, Thorsten Meyer, Stephan Bradl, Ralf Plieninger, Jens Pohl, Klaus Pressel, Recai Sezi
  • Publication number: 20120261841
    Abstract: A panel with a reconfigured wafer including semiconductor chips arranged in rows and columns on semiconductor device positions includes: at least one semiconductor chip having a front, a rear and edge sides provided per semiconductor device position. The reconfigured wafer includes: a front side that forms a coplanar area with the front sides of the at least one semiconductor chip and a plastic housing composition embedding the edge sides and the rear side of the at least one semiconductor chip. The reconfigured wafer includes, on a rear side of the wafer, structures configured to stabilize the panel. The structures are composed of the plastic housing composition and are formed as thickenings of the reconfigured wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Thorsten Meyer, Markus Brunnbauer
  • Publication number: 20120256315
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a device, a semiconductor chip package, and a semiconductor chip assembly is disclosed. One embodiment includes applying at least one semiconductor chip on a first form element. At least one element is applied on a second form element. A material is applied on the at least one semiconductor chip and on the at least one element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Thorsten Meyer, Markus Brunnbauer, Jens Pohl
  • Publication number: 20120235298
    Abstract: An electronic device or devices and method for producing a device is disclosed. One embodiment provides an integrated component, a first package body and a contact device. The contact device penetrates the package body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Markus Brunnbauer, Harry Hedler, Thorsten Meyer