Patents by Inventor Patrick W. Tandy
Patrick W. Tandy 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: 8554166Abstract: Some embodiments include a method disposing an integrated circuit die within a housing, the integrated circuit die having integrated circuitry formed thereon, the integrated circuitry including first transponder circuitry configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the integrated circuit die is void of external electrical connections for anything except power supply external connections; and disposing second transponder circuitry, discrete from the first transponder circuitry, within the housing, the second transponder circuitry being configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the first and second transponder circuitry are configured to establish wireless communication between one another within the housing, the second transponder circuitry being disposed within 24 inches of the first transponder circuitry within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLCInventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Publication number: 20120028582Abstract: Some embodiments include a method disposing an integrated circuit die within a housing, the integrated circuit die having integrated circuitry formed thereon, the integrated circuitry including first transponder circuitry configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the integrated circuit die is void of external electrical connections for anything except power supply external connections; and disposing second transponder circuitry, discrete from the first transponder circuitry, within the housing, the second transponder circuitry being configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the first and second transponder circuitry are configured to establish wireless communication between one another within the housing, the second transponder circuitry being disposed within 24 inches of the first transponder circuitry within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: ROUND ROCK RESEARCH, LLCInventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Patent number: 8036629Abstract: Some embodiments include a method disposing an integrated circuit die within a housing, the integrated circuit die having integrated circuitry formed thereon, the integrated circuitry including first transponder circuitry configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the integrated circuit die is void of external electrical connections for anything except power supply external connections; and disposing second transponder circuitry, discrete from the first transponder circuitry, within the housing, the second transponder circuitry being configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the first and second transponder circuitry are configured to establish wireless communication between one another within the housing, the second transponder circuitry being disposed within 24 inches of the first transponder circuitry within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLCInventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Patent number: 7951646Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the laminate performance of the solder balls in a BGA package. Specifically, the ball pads on the substrate are configured to increase the shear force necessary to cause delamination of the solder balls. Conductive traces extending planarly from the pads and arranged in specified configurations will increase the shear strength of the pad.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2003Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLCInventors: Brad D. Rumsey, Patrick W. Tandy, Willam J. Reeder, Stephen F. Moxham, Steven G. Thummel, Dana A. Stoddard, Joseph C. Young
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Publication number: 20100323656Abstract: Some embodiments include a method disposing an integrated circuit die within a housing, the integrated circuit die having integrated circuitry formed thereon, the integrated circuitry including first transponder circuitry configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the integrated circuit die is void of external electrical connections for anything except power supply external connections; and disposing second transponder circuitry, discrete from the first transponder circuitry, within the housing, the second transponder circuitry being configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the first and second transponder circuitry are configured to establish wireless communication between one another within the housing, the second transponder circuitry being disposed within 24 inches of the first transponder circuitry within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: ROUND ROCK RESEARCH, LLCInventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Patent number: 7778621Abstract: Some embodiments include a method disposing an integrated circuit die within a housing, the integrated circuit die having integrated circuitry formed thereon, the integrated circuitry including first transponder circuitry configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the integrated circuit die is void of external electrical connections for anything except power supply external connections; and disposing second transponder circuitry, discrete from the first transponder circuitry, within the housing, the second transponder circuitry being configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the first and second transponder circuitry are configured to establish wireless communication between one another within the housing, the second transponder circuitry being disposed within 24 inches of the first transponder circuitry within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLCInventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Patent number: 7593708Abstract: Some embodiments include a method disposing an integrated circuit die within a housing, the integrated circuit die having integrated circuitry formed thereon, the integrated circuitry including first transponder circuitry configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the integrated circuit die is void of external electrical connections for anything except power supply external connections; and disposing second transponder circuitry, discrete from the first transponder circuitry, within the housing, the second transponder circuitry being configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the first and second transponder circuitry are configured to establish wireless communication between one another within the housing, the second transponder circuitry being disposed within 24 inches of the first transponder circuitry within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2006Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Keystone Technology Solutions, LLCInventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Patent number: 7216425Abstract: A method of fabricating a circuit board is provided that includes forming a first layer of conductive material over an insulating layer, removing portions of the conductive material to define a first circuit pattern and a first rail area that is electrically isolated from the first circuit pattern, and removing portions of the conductive material from the first rail area. Optionally, the first rail area is positioned generally adjacent to a first edge of the circuit board and spans at least a portion of the length of the first edge. Optionally, portions of the conductive material of the first layer are removed to define a second rail area that is electrically isolated from the first circuit pattern and the first rail area, and portions of the conductive material of the first layer are also removed from the second rail area.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Patent number: 7107019Abstract: Microelectronic devices, methods of operating microelectronic devices, and methods of providing microelectronic devices are described. In one embodiment, a microelectronic device includes a microelectronic package which provides a housing within which integrated circuitry is received. An integrated circuit die is received within the microelectronic package and includes integrated circuitry formed thereon. The integrated circuitry comprises first transmit/receive circuitry configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals. Second transmit/receive circuitry is provided, discrete from the first transmit/receive circuitry, and is contained within the microelectronic package. The second circuitry is configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the first and second transmit/receive circuitry are configured to establish wireless communication between one another within the microelectronic package.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2004Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Patent number: 7094046Abstract: A packaged semiconductor device has bottom surface leads having portions of the package adjacent the lead edges excised. The outer leads may take the form of inverted-J leads, short stub leads, vertically bent leads-in-grooves, or may be entirely eliminated. Lead connections are on the bottom package surface, over the top package surface, and/or on the sides and ends of the package, enabling vertical stacking of the devices and simultaneous/alternative coplanar horizontal connections to other semiconductor devices, circuit boards, etc. A mold assembly with a castellated inner surface forms a package with alternating grooves and columns for holding side and end electrical connection surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Patent number: 6998714Abstract: Solder ball bond pads and wire bond pads may be selectively coated so that the wire bond bond pads have a thicker gold coating than the solder ball bond pads. This may reduce the embrittlement of solder ball joints while providing a sufficient thickness of gold for the wire bonding process. In general, gold coatings are desirable on electrical contact surfaces to prevent oxidation. However, the thickness of gold which is necessary on solder ball bond pads may be less and excessive gold may be disadvantageous. Thus, by masking the solder ball bond pads during the gold coating of the wire bond bond pads, a differential gold thickness may be achieved which is more advantageous for each application.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Patent number: 6914326Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the laminate performance of the solder balls in a BGA package. Specifically, the ball pads on the substrate are configured to increase the shear force necessary to cause delamination of the solder balls. Conductive traces extending planarly from the pads and arranged in specified configurations will increase the shear strength of the pad.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Brad D. Rumsey, Patrick W. Tandy, Willam J. Reeder, Stephen F. Moxham, Steven G. Thummel, Dana A. Stoddard, Joseph C. Young
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Patent number: 6899534Abstract: A packaged semiconductor device has bottom surface leads having portions of the package adjacent the lead edges excised. The outer leads may take the form of inverted-J leads, short stub leads, vertically bent leads-in-grooves, or may be entirely eliminated. Lead connections are on the bottom package surface, over the top package surface, and/or on the sides and ends of the package, enabling vertical stacking of the devices and simultaneous/alternative coplanar horizontal connections to other semiconductor devices, circuit boards, etc. A mold assembly with a castellated inner surface forms a package with alternating grooves and columns for holding side and end electrical connection surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2003Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Publication number: 20040256722Abstract: Microelectronic devices, methods of operating microelectronic devices, and methods of providing microelectronic devices are described. In one embodiment, a microelectronic device includes a microelectronic package which provides a housing within which integrated circuitry is received. An integrated circuit die is received within the microelectronic package and includes integrated circuitry formed thereon. The integrated circuitry comprises first transmit/receive circuitry configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals. Second transmit/receive circuitry is provided, discrete from the first transmit/receive circuitry, and is contained within the microelectronic package. The second circuitry is configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the first and second transmit/receive circuitry are configured to establish wireless communication between one another within the microelectronic package.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Publication number: 20040172821Abstract: A method of fabricating a memory device on a laminated circuit board is provided comprising laminating a metal layer to an insulating layer; removing metal from the metal layer to define conductive paths, bonding pads, and rails; and etching the rails to remove metal therefrom. Optionally, etching the rails includes removing all metal from the rails. The rails are defined along at least a portion of the edges of a length of the circuit board where no metal has been removed, and the rails are electrically isolated from the conductive paths and bonding pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Publication number: 20040150106Abstract: Solder ball bond pads and wire bond pads may be selectively coated so that the wire bond bond pads have a thicker gold coating than the solder ball bond pads. This may reduce the embrittlement of solder ball joints while providing a sufficient thickness of gold for the wire bonding process. In general, gold coatings are desirable on electrical contact surfaces to prevent oxidation. However, the thickness of gold which is necessary on solder ball bond pads may be less and excessive gold may be disadvantageous. Thus, by masking the solder ball bond pads during the gold coating of the wire bond bond pads, a differential gold thickness may be achieved which is more advantageous for each application.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Patent number: 6756606Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided to identify defective laminate objects or package substrates having mounting sites for integrated circuit dies during the package substrate fabrication process. A hole is drilled or punched within the boundary of an individual package substrate contained within a larger laminate substrate and covered with a material layer coating composed of an opaque material such as a resist. The coating may then be selectively applied or removed at a later point during the fabrication process dependent upon whether the package substrate has been classified as defective or non-defective. After specific package substrates have been marked as defective, a light source and light collector are supplied to the fabrication process on opposite sides of the wafer. By shining the light source on the laminate substrate, defective package substrates can be identified by the passage of light through the hole which is no longer covered with resist.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Patent number: 6729024Abstract: A fabrication method for printed circuit boards is provided, in which a conductive layer of a conductive material is formed over an insulating layer. Portions of the conductive layer are removed to define a circuit pattern and at least one rail area. The rail area comprises conductive material arranged to span substantially the length of the circuit board adjacent to an associated edge thereof, and is electrically isolated from the circuit pattern. Portions of the conductive material within the rail area are eliminated such that no continuous length of conductive material extends substantially across the length of the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2001Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Patent number: 6727437Abstract: Methods, memory devices, module boards and systems are disclosed utilizing a non-continuous conductive layer in their circuit board as opposed to a substrate having a continuous length of metal such as copper from one end to the other. By ensuring that a non-continuous conductive layer is no longer present in a substrate, deformation and warping of the substrate or circuit board can be reduced. This can reduce or prevent future errors in processing from occurring due to the tight tolerance required in processing of circuit boards.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Patrick W. Tandy
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Patent number: 6718163Abstract: Microelectronic devices, methods of operating microelectronic devices, and methods of providing microelectronic devices are described. In one embodiment, a microelectronic device includes a microelectronic package which provides a housing within which integrated circuitry is received. An integrated circuit die is received within the microelectronic package and includes integrated circuitry formed thereon. The integrated circuitry comprises first transmit/receive circuitry configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals. Second transmit/receive circuitry is provided, discrete from the first transmit/receive circuitry, and is contained within the microelectronic package. The second circuitry is configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, wherein the first and second transmit/receive circuitry are configured to establish wireless communication between one another within the microelectronic package.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Patrick W. Tandy