Patents by Inventor Rudolf Lachner

Rudolf Lachner 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: 11879966
    Abstract: A semiconductor package having an antenna; and a semiconductor die which is coupled to the antenna and comprises a transmitter configured to transmit wirelessly via the antenna a wireless signal having information on a local oscillator signal to a further semiconductor package comprising a further semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Josef Boeck, Rudolf Lachner, Maciej Wojnowski, Walter Hartner
  • Publication number: 20210288725
    Abstract: A system includes a movable part that is rotatably movable, the movable part comprising a first portion and a second portion; transceiver circuitry configured to transmit a radio signal towards the movable part and to receive a receive radio signal from the movable part; and evaluation circuitry configured to determine a rotational position of the movable part based on the receive radio signal. The first portion of the movable part has a first electromagnetic reflectivity for the radio signal and the second portion of the movable part has a second electromagnetic reflectivity for the radio signal. The first electromagnetic reflectivity differs from the second electromagnetic reflectivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Dirk HAMMERSCHMIDT, Erich Kolmhofer, Rudolf Lachner
  • Publication number: 20210247510
    Abstract: A semiconductor package having an antenna; and a semiconductor die which is coupled to the antenna and comprises a transmitter configured to transmit wirelessly via the antenna a wireless signal having information on a local oscillator signal to a further semiconductor package comprising a further semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Josef Boeck, Rudolf Lachner, Maciej Wojnowski, Walter Hartner
  • Patent number: 11063677
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to machines comprising a movable part, transceiver circuitry configured to transmit a radio signal towards the movable part and to receive a reflection of the radio signal from the movable part, evaluation circuitry configured to determine a position or a speed of the movable part based on at least the received radio signal. A distance between an antenna of the transceiver circuitry and the movable part is less than 5 cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Dirk Hammerschmidt, Erich Kolmhofer, Rudolf Lachner
  • Patent number: 10884118
    Abstract: A radar system for a vehicle includes an antenna element installable at an outer shell of the vehicle, a dielectric waveguide, and a radar circuit configured to communicate with the antenna element via the dielectric waveguide. A vehicle includes a plurality of radar radio heads arranged at an outer shell of the vehicle, a plurality of waveguides, and a radar circuit configured to generate a common local oscillator signal and simultaneously provide respective radio frequency signal derived from the common local oscillator signal to the plurality of radar radio heads via the plurality of waveguides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Dirk Hammerschmidt, Herbert Jaeger, Rudolf Lachner
  • Patent number: 10692824
    Abstract: A semiconductor radar module includes an integrated circuit (IC) radar device embedded within a wafer level package compound layer, the wafer level package compound layer extending at least partially lateral to the IC radar device. An interface layer abutting the wafer level package compound layer comprises a redistribution layer coupled to the IC radar device for connecting the IC radar device externally. An underfill material extends between the interface layer and an external substrate and abuts the interface layer and the external substrate. The interface layer is disposed between the wafer level package compound layer and the underfill material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Rudolf Lachner, Linus Maurer, Maciej Wojnowski
  • Publication number: 20190067223
    Abstract: A semiconductor radar module includes an integrated circuit (IC) radar device embedded within a wafer level package compound layer, the wafer level package compound layer extending at least partially lateral to the IC radar device. An interface layer abutting the wafer level package compound layer comprises a redistribution layer coupled to the IC radar device for connecting the IC radar device externally. An underfill material extends between the interface layer and an external substrate and abuts the interface layer and the external substrate. The interface layer is disposed between the wafer level package compound layer and the underfill material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Rudolf Lachner, Linus Maurer, Maciej Wojnowski
  • Patent number: 10121751
    Abstract: A semiconductor module comprises an integrated circuit device, the IC device embedded in a compound material, wherein the compound material at least partially extends lateral to the IC device. The semiconductor module further comprises interconnect structures arranged lateral to the IC device to provide at least one external electrical contact; a patch antenna structure integrated in the semiconductor module and electrically connected to the IC device and a layer interfacing the IC device and the compound, wherein the layer comprises first and second planar metal structures coupled to the IC device, wherein the first planar metal structure is electrically connected to the IC device and the interconnect structures and wherein the second planar metal structure is electrically connected to the IC device and the patch antenna structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Rudolf Lachner, Linus Maurer, Maciej Wojnowski
  • Publication number: 20180210079
    Abstract: A radar system for a vehicle includes an antenna element installable at an outer shell of the vehicle, a dielectric waveguide, and a radar circuit configured to communicate with the antenna element via the dielectric waveguide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Dirk Hammerschmidt, Herbert Jaeger, Rudolf Lachner
  • Publication number: 20180180730
    Abstract: A semiconductor package having an antenna; and a semiconductor die which is coupled to the antenna and comprises a transmitter configured to transmit wirelessly via the antenna a wireless signal having information on a local oscillator signal to a further semiconductor package comprising a further semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Josef Boeck, Rudolf Lachner, Maciej Wojnowski, Walter Hartner
  • Patent number: 9910145
    Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a first semiconductor module and a second semiconductor module. The first semiconductor module includes a semiconductor die connected to an antenna structure. The semiconductor die of the first semiconductor module and the antenna structure of the first semiconductor module are arranged within a common package. The semiconductor die of the first semiconductor module includes a transmitter module configured to transmit the wireless communication signal through the antenna structure of the first semiconductor module. The second semiconductor module includes a semiconductor die connected to an antenna structure. The semiconductor die of the second semiconductor module includes a receiver module configured to receive the wireless communication signal through the antenna structure of the second semiconductor module from the first semiconductor module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Josef Boeck, Rudolf Lachner, Maciej Wojnowski, Walter Hartner
  • Publication number: 20170222738
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to machines comprising a movable part, transceiver circuitry configured to transmit a radio signal towards the movable part and to receive a reflection of the radio signal from the movable part, evaluation circuitry configured to determine a position or a speed of the movable part based on at least the received radio signal. A distance between an antenna of the transceiver circuitry and the movable part is less than 5 cm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Dirk Hammerschmidt, Erich Kolmhofer, Rudolf Lachner
  • Publication number: 20160240495
    Abstract: A semiconductor module comprises an integrated circuit device, the IC device embedded in a compound material, wherein the compound material at least partially extends lateral to the IC device. The semiconductor module further comprises interconnect structures arranged lateral to the IC device to provide at least one external electrical contact; a patch antenna structure integrated in the semiconductor module and electrically connected to the IC device and a layer interfacing the IC device and the compound, wherein the layer comprises first and second planar metal structures coupled to the IC device, wherein the first planar metal structure is electrically connected to the IC device and the interconnect structures and wherein the second planar metal structure is electrically connected to the IC device and the patch antenna structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Rudolf Lachner, Linus Maurer, Maciej Wojnowski
  • Patent number: 9349696
    Abstract: A semiconductor module comprises a wafer package comprising an integrated circuit (IC) device embedded within the wafer package and a layer comprising at least one antenna structure and redistribution structures, wherein the antenna structure is coupled to the IC device and wherein the redistribution structures are coupled to the IC device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Rudolf Lachner, Linus Maurer, Maciej Wojnowski
  • Patent number: 9263362
    Abstract: A method includes providing a first semiconductor chip comprising a ring-shaped metal structure extending along a contour of a first main surface of the semiconductor chip. The method includes encapsulating the first semiconductor chip with an encapsulation body thereby defining a second main surface and depositing a metal layer over the first semiconductor chip and the encapsulation body. A plurality of external contact pads are placed over the second main surface of the encapsulation body, the metal layer electrically coupling at least one external contact pad of the plurality of external contact pads to the ring-shaped metal structure. A seal ring is placed between the ring-shaped metal structure and the contour of the first main surface of the first semiconductor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Rudolf Lachner, Josef Boeck, Klaus Aufinger, Herbert Knapp
  • Publication number: 20150333395
    Abstract: Electronic apparatus having an antenna chip with a substrate and an antenna structure, and a method of producing the same. The antenna chip is integrated or packaged in a package having a chip mounting surface for mounting the antenna chip, and an encapsulating material. The encapsulating material typically is a plastic mold used in the industrial packaging of integrated circuits. Between the antenna structure and the chip mounting surface, a first void is disposed in the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Gerhard Lohninger, Johann P. Forstner, Rudolf Lachner
  • Patent number: 9163560
    Abstract: A method is provided for switching over a gas turbine burner operation from liquid fuel to gas fuel and vice-versa, with the burner comprising nozzles for feeding a premixed gas fuel, nozzles for injecting a pilot gas fuel and nozzles for injecting a liquid fuel. According to the method, while the liquid fuel and the premix gas fuel are regulated to switch over from liquid fuel to gas fuel operation or vice-versa, the pilot gas fuel is controlled at a substantially constant flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTD.
    Inventors: Thiemo Meeuwissen, Stanka Kokanovic, Susanne Renate Schell, Rudolf Lachner
  • Patent number: 9103902
    Abstract: Electronic apparatus having an antenna chip with a substrate and an antenna structure, and a method of producing the same. The antenna chip is integrated or packaged in a package having a clip mounting surface for mounting the antenna chip, and an encapsulating material. The encapsulating material typically is a plastic mold used in the industrial packaging of integrated circuits. Between the antenna structure and the chip mounting surface, a first void is disposed in the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Lohninger, Johann P. Forstner, Rudolf Lachner
  • Publication number: 20150177373
    Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a first semiconductor module and a second semiconductor module. The first semiconductor module includes a semiconductor die connected to an antenna structure. The semiconductor die of the first semiconductor module and the antenna structure of the first semiconductor module are arranged within a common package. The semiconductor die of the first semiconductor module includes a transmitter module configured to transmit the wireless communication signal through the antenna structure of the first semiconductor module. The second semiconductor module includes a semiconductor die connected to an antenna structure. The semiconductor die of the second semiconductor module includes a receiver module configured to receive the wireless communication signal through the antenna structure of the second semiconductor module from the first semiconductor module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Josef Boeck, Rudolf Lachner, Maciej Wojnowski, Walter Hartner
  • Patent number: 9064787
    Abstract: A semiconductor module having one or more integrated antennas in a single package is provided herein. The semiconductor module has a bonding interconnect structure that connects an integrated package to a printed circuit board (PCB), wherein the integrated antenna structures are located at greater center-to-center distance from the IC device than the three dimensional interconnect structures. Therefore, the bonding interconnect structures are confined to a connection area that causes a part of the package containing the one or more antenna structures to extend beyond the bonding interconnect structure as a cantilevered structure. Such a bonding interconnect structure result in a package that is in contact with a PCB at a relatively small area that supports the load of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Josef Boeck, Rudolf Lachner, Maciej Wojnowski, Thorsten Meyer