Patents by Inventor Michael Walk

Michael Walk 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: 10347590
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semiconductor components. The teachings thereof may be embodied in a lead frame for a semiconductor component including: a frame having a recess; an electrically conductive connecting element for establishing an electrical connection to the semiconductor component arranged in the recess; and an insulating element arranged in the recess and mechanically connecting the connecting element to the frame and electrically insulating it from the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: CONTI TEMIC MICROELECTRONIC GMBH
    Inventors: Olivier Pola, Michael Walk
  • Publication number: 20170309580
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semiconductor components. The teachings thereof may be embodied in a lead frame for a semiconductor component including: a frame having a recess; an electrically conductive connecting element for establishing an electrical connection to the semiconductor component arranged in the recess; and an insulating element arranged in the recess and mechanically connecting the connecting element to the frame and electrically insulating it from the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbH
    Inventors: Olivier Pola, Michael Walk
  • Patent number: 7637008
    Abstract: A package includes at least one electronic component mounted on an imprinted substrate. In an embodiment, the substrate may comprise conductive traces, vias, and patterns of lands on one or more layers. Such features may be formed by imprinting in one operation rather than sequentially. Conductor features, such as trenches, holes, and planes, may be formed of different sizes simultaneously. One or more vias may be formed in one or more trenches. Methods of fabricating an imprinted substrate, as well as application of the imprinted package to an electronic assembly, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas S. Dory, Michael Walk, Robert L. Sankman, Boyd L. Coomer
  • Patent number: 7594321
    Abstract: A package includes at least one electronic component mounted on a substrate formed through imprinting. In an embodiment, the substrate may comprise conductive traces, vias, and patterns of lands on one or more layers. Conductor features of different geometries may be formed by imprinting them simultaneously on one or both surfaces of an imprintable tape. Fabrication apparatus and methods, as well as application of the imprinted package to an electronic assembly, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas S. Dory, Michael Walk
  • Patent number: 7589414
    Abstract: A circuit package may include an upper surface of first conductive elements and second conductive elements. The first conductive elements may receive input/output signals from respective conductive elements of an integrated circuit die, and the second conductive elements may receive a first plurality of the input/output signals from respective ones of the first conductive elements. A lower surface of the package may include third conductive elements, the third conductive elements to receive a second plurality of the input/output signals from respective other ones of the first conductive elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Jiangqi He, Yuan-Liang Li, Michael Walk
  • Patent number: 7371975
    Abstract: A package includes at least one electronic component mounted on a substrate formed through imprinting. In an embodiment, the substrate may comprise conductive traces, vias, and patterns of lands on one or more layers. Conductor features of different geometries may be formed by imprinting them simultaneously on one or both surfaces of an imprintable tape. Fabrication apparatus and methods, as well as application of the imprinted package to an electronic assembly, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas S. Dory, Michael Walk
  • Publication number: 20080088009
    Abstract: A circuit package may include an upper surface of first conductive elements and second conductive elements. The first conductive elements may receive input/output signals from respective conductive elements of an integrated circuit die, and the second conductive elements may receive a first plurality of the input/output signals from respective ones of the first conductive elements. A lower surface of the package may include third conductive elements, the third conductive elements to receive a second plurality of the input/output signals from respective other ones of the first conductive elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Jiangqi He, Yuan-Liang Li, Michael Walk
  • Patent number: 7329946
    Abstract: A circuit package may include an upper surface of first conductive elements and second conductive elements. The first conductive elements may receive input/output signals from respective conductive elements of an integrated circuit die, and the second conductive elements may receive a first plurality of the input/output signals from respective ones of the first conductive elements. A lower surface of the package may include third conductive elements, the third conductive elements to receive a second plurality of the input/output signals from respective other ones of the first conductive elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Jianqi He, Yuan-Liang Li, Michael Walk
  • Publication number: 20080000674
    Abstract: A package includes at least one electronic component mounted on a substrate formed through imprinting. In an embodiment, the substrate may comprise conductive traces, vias, and patterns of lands on one or more layers. Conductor features of different geometries may be formed by imprinting them simultaneously on one or both surfaces of an imprintable tape. Fabrication apparatus and methods, as well as application of the imprinted package to an electronic assembly, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Dory, Michael Walk
  • Patent number: 7245001
    Abstract: Adhesive material is applied to a surface of a metallic core layer. The adhesive material is removed from a conductive region of the metallic core layer. A metallic contact is provided over the conductive region of the metallic core layer. The metallic core layer is laminated to an imprinted buildup layer, the buildup layer having a dielectric region and a conductive region, wherein a nonconductive region of the metallic core layer is bonded to the dielectric region of the buildup layer and the conductive region of the metallic core layer is bonded to the conductive region of the imprinted-buildup layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Boyd L. Coomer, Michael Walk
  • Publication number: 20070056454
    Abstract: Numerous embodiments of a method and apparatus for forming an imprinting tool are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for forming a substrate-imprinting tool comprises a build platform configured to receive material, a first mold formed on the build platform, the first mold having first mold feature surfaces, and a second mold formed on the first mold feature surfaces, wherein at least a portion of the second mold is metalized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Walk
  • Patent number: 7186365
    Abstract: Numerous embodiments of a method and apparatus for forming an imprinting tool are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of forming an imprinting tool comprises forming a first mold by use of one or more printing processes, forming a second mold from the first mold, and forming an imprinting tool from the second mold, where the imprinting tool is formed at least in part by metalizing at least a portion of the second mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Walk
  • Publication number: 20060172061
    Abstract: Numerous embodiments of a method and apparatus for forming a substrate are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for substrate fabrication comprises imprinting one or more features on a substrate, depositing a protective layer on a substantial portion of the top surface of the substrate, applying a metal filled paste to at least a portion of the one or more features, removing a substantial portion of the protective layer, and curing the metal filled paste to form one or more conductive structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Toshimi Kohmura, Michael Walk
  • Publication number: 20050287828
    Abstract: A electrical interface for an electronic package, using lands on the package which are non-planar with metal layers within the package. This non-planar or tilted land grid array (TLGA) package is assembled with a complementary TLGA socket to make electronic connection to the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Brent Stone, Michael Walk
  • Publication number: 20050285255
    Abstract: An article of manufacture and system, as well as fabrication methods therefore, may include a plurality of lands disposed on a surface of a substrate wherein the lands are oriented at an angle to the surface of the substrate and further wherein the substrate is formed of conductive layers that are formed such that a non-conductive layer does not interpose between the conductive layers and their coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Walk
  • Publication number: 20050287714
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to provide a substrate with enhanced strength. A kaolin filler is added to an epoxy resin. The kaolin filler is mixed with the epoxy resin to form a mixture. A substrate is formed from the mixture. The substrate is processed in a package containing a semiconductor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Walk, Paul Koning
  • Publication number: 20050230841
    Abstract: A system may include a coreless substrate, a layer of material attached to the substrate, the layer of material having a lower elastic modulus than the substrate, an interposer coupled to the layer of material, and a capacitive layer coupled to the interposer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Walk, Hamid Azimi, John Guzek, Charan Gurumurthy
  • Publication number: 20050212105
    Abstract: A system may include a pre-formed portion of underfill material defining openings. The openings may be configured to pass electrical interconnects for coupling an integrated circuit die to a portion of a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Walk
  • Publication number: 20050145885
    Abstract: A circuit package may include an upper surface of first conductive elements and second conductive elements. The first conductive elements may receive input/output signals from respective conductive elements of an integrated circuit die, and the second conductive elements may receive a first plurality of the input/output signals from respective ones of the first conductive elements. A lower surface of the package may include third conductive elements, the third conductive elements to receive a second plurality of the input/output signals from respective other ones of the first conductive elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Jianqi He, Yuan-Liang Li, Michael Walk
  • Patent number: 6899815
    Abstract: Adhesive material is applied to a surface of a metallic core layer. The adhesive material is removed from a conductive region of the metallic core layer. A metallic contact is provided over the conductive region of the metallic core layer. The metallic core layer is laminated to an imprinted buildup layer, the buildup layer having a dielectric region and a conductive region, wherein a nonconductive region of the metallic core layer is bonded to the dielectric region of the buildup layer and the conductive region of the metallic core layer is bonded to the conductive region of the imprinted-buildup layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Boyd L. Coomer, Michael Walk