Patents by Inventor Michael Garbe

Michael Garbe 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).

  • Acoustic detection of laser failure mode in semiconductor environment
    Patent number: 10811326
    Abstract: A method of detecting undesired surface effects while lasing a semiconductor during a laser marking, (dicing, fuse cutting or otherwise) process. A detection device is placed near the site of semiconductor lasing to detect erroneous laser markings resulting in the undesired surface effects. Upon identifying such a condition, lasing may be interrupted in-process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Sebastian Meier, Michael Garbe