Patents by Inventor Marnie Ann Knadler

Marnie Ann Knadler 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: 6927481
    Abstract: The present invention integrates an inductor into a semiconductor package by integrally forming inductive segments in the leadframe. The inductive segments may be connected directly to a lead of the leadframe, or indirectly to a lead or a bond pad on a semiconductor die via wirebonds to form an inductor. The inductance value for the resultant inductor is typically controlled by the point of contact for the wirebonds or the leads about the inductive segment. The inductance values may also be controlled by the shape and size of the inductive segments. The leadframe may be formed to support multiple inductive segments, and one or more configurations, including those using one or more die flags to support a like number of semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: RF Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Robert Gibson, Marnie Ann Knadler
  • Publication number: 20040214376
    Abstract: The present invention integrates an inductor into a semiconductor package by integrally forming inductive segments in the leadframe. The inductive segments may be connected directly to a lead of the leadframe, or indirectly to a lead or a bond pad on a semiconductor die via wirebonds to form an inductor. The inductance value for the resultant inductor is typically controlled by the point of contact for the wirebonds or the leads about the inductive segment. The inductance values may also be controlled by the shape and size of the inductive segments. The leadframe may be formed to support multiple inductive segments, and one or more configurations, including those using one or more die flags to support a like number of semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: NORTEL NETWORKS LIMITED
    Inventors: Joel Robert Gibson, Marnie Ann Knadler
  • Patent number: 6765284
    Abstract: The present invention integrates an inductor into a semiconductor package by integrally forming inductive segments in the leadframe. The inductive segments may be connected directly to a lead of the leadframe, or indirectly to a lead or a bond pad on a semiconductor die via wirebonds to form an inductor. The inductance value for the resultant inductor is typically controlled by the point of contact for the wirebonds or the leads about the inductive segment. The inductance values may also be controlled by the shape and size of the inductive segments. The leadframe may be formed to support multiple inductive segments, and one or more configurations, including those using one or more die flags to support a like number of semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: RF Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Robert Gibson, Marnie Ann Knadler
  • Publication number: 20030209730
    Abstract: The present invention integrates an inductor into a semiconductor package by integrally forming inductive segments in the leadframe. The inductive segments may be connected directly to a lead of the leadframe, or indirectly to a lead or a bond pad on a semiconductor die via wirebonds to form an inductor. The inductance value for the resultant inductor is typically controlled by the point of contact for the wirebonds or the leads about the inductive segment. The inductance values may also be controlled by the shape and size of the inductive segments. The leadframe may be formed to support multiple inductive segments, and one or more configurations, including those using one or more die flags to support a like number of semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicant: RF MICRO DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Robert Gibson, Marnie Ann Knadler
  • Patent number: 6621140
    Abstract: The present invention integrates an inductor into a semiconductor package by integrally forming inductive segments in the leadframe. The inductive segments may be connected directly to a lead of the leadframe, or indirectly to a lead or a bond pad on a semiconductor die via wirebonds to form an inductor. The inductance value for the resultant inductor is typically controlled by the point of contact for the wirebonds or the leads about the inductive segment. The inductance values may also be controlled by the shape and size of the inductive segments. The leadframe may be formed to support multiple inductive segments, and one or more configurations, including those using one or more die flags to support a like number of semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: RF Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Robert Gibson, Marnie Ann Knadler
  • Publication number: 20030160306
    Abstract: The present invention integrates an inductor into a semiconductor package by integrally forming inductive segments in the leadframe. The inductive segments may be connected directly to a lead of the leadframe, or indirectly to a lead or a bond pad on a semiconductor die via wirebonds to form an inductor. The inductance value for the resultant inductor is typically controlled by the point of contact for the wirebonds or the leads about the inductive segment. The inductance values may also be controlled by the shape and size of the inductive segments. The leadframe may be formed to support multiple inductive segments, and one or more configurations, including those using one or more die flags to support a like number of semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Joel Robert Gibson, Marnie Ann Knadler
  • Publication number: 20030160307
    Abstract: The present invention integrates an inductor into a semiconductor package by integrally forming inductive segments in the leadframe. The inductive segments may be connected directly to a lead of the leadframe, or indirectly to a lead or a bond pad on a semiconductor die via wirebonds to form an inductor. The inductance value for the resultant inductor is typically controlled by the point of contact for the wirebonds or the leads about the inductive segment. The inductance values may also be controlled by the shape and size of the inductive segments. The leadframe may be formed to support multiple inductive segments, and one or more configurations, including those using one or more die flags to support a like number of semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Applicant: RF Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Robert Gibson, Marnie Ann Knadler
  • Patent number: 6608367
    Abstract: The present invention integrates an inductor into a semiconductor package by integrally forming inductive segments in the leadframe. The inductive segments may be connected directly to a lead of the leadframe, or indirectly to a lead or a bond pad on a semiconductor die via wirebonds to form an inductor. The inductance value for the resultant inductor is typically controlled by the point of contact for the wirebonds or the leads about the inductive segment. The inductance values may also be controlled by the shape and size of the inductive segments. The leadframe may be formed to support multiple inductive segments, and one or more configurations, including those using one or more die flags to support a like number of semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: RF Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Robert Gibson, Marnie Ann Knadler