Abstract: In an embodiment, a Group III nitride transistor device includes a Group III nitride-based semiconductor body having a Group III nitride barrier layer arranged on a Group III nitride channel layer and forming a heterojunction therebetween capable of supporting a two-dimensional charge gas. A switching Group III nitride transistor device and a current sense Group III nitride transistor device are formed in the Group III nitride-based semiconductor body. The current sense Group III nitride transistor device is electrically insulated from the switching Group III nitride transistor device by local interruption of the two-dimensional charge gas.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes: a leadframe having first, second and third die pads and leads, each die pad having upper and lower surfaces; first and second power semiconductor devices; a control semiconductor device; and a mold compound. The upper surface of each die pad is arranged within the mold compound. The lower surface of the second die pad is spaced apart from a side face of the semiconductor package by a distance that is greater than a length of the individual leads. The first power semiconductor device is mounted on the upper surface of the first die pad and electrically coupled to the second die pad by one or more first connectors extending between the first device and the upper surface of the second die pad. The upper surface of the second die pad is occupied by the one or more connectors or in direct contact with the mold compound.

Abstract: An electronic system includes a pixelated light source having a plurality of individually controllable pixels, a controller operable to control the pixelated light source, a photosensor configured to detect light signals emitted from the pixelated light source, and an analysis unit configured to recognize objects with different properties that pass in range of the pixelated light source and the photosensor, based on the light signals detected by the photosensor. Corresponding object recognition and material analysis methods are also described.

Abstract: An electronic system includes a pixelated light source having a plurality of individually controllable pixels, a controller operable to control the pixelated light source, a photosensor configured to detect light signals emitted from the pixelated light source, and an analysis unit configured to recognize objects with different properties that pass in range of the pixelated light source and the photosensor, based on the light signals detected by the photosensor. Corresponding object recognition and material analysis methods are also described.

Abstract: An arrangement for securing a steering column to a cross member, in particular to a cockpit carrying member, of a motor vehicle, includes a steering column with retaining means. This arrangement makes it possible on the one hand with simple means to secure the steering column to the cross member of the motor vehicle and, on the other hand, with a further reduction in costs and weight, to enable a high degree of flexibility in relation to the use of the cross member and the steering column for different motor vehicles, by including a cross member that has, for securing the steering column, at least one hole running transverse to the longitudinal direction of the cross member for at least one securing means, and retaining means of the steering column wherein the retaining means are secured by at least one securing means to the cross member.

Abstract: A hybrid cross bar is provided, such as for supporting a vehicle dash board. The cross bar is supported, directly or indirectly, on at least one body location of the vehicle by a deformation element. The deformation element has a first sub-region enclosed by a plastic encapsulation. A second sub-region of the deformation element has a deformation region outside of the plastic encapsulation.

Abstract: An integrated circuit device and method. A substrate having contacts has a plurality of capacitors thereon. A plurality of fusible links selectively connect the plurality of capacitors to one another and selected ones of the capacitors to the contacts. In this manner, for example, the capacitance value can be adjusted to tune an antenna mounted on the substrate during testing of the integrated circuit device.

Abstract: A support element for a cockpit structure of a motor vehicle with a body, as well as a cockpit structure of a motor vehicle, which is provided in the area between the A-columns of the body of a motor vehicle, includes at least one cockpit carrier and a support element. This cockpit structure which on the one hand is optimized in respect of the material consumption, and at the same time makes shorter manufacturing times possible, as well as, on the other hand, fulfills the safety requirements in the event of an offset and/or lateral impact, has a modular design and, by the use of different cockpit structure parts, in particular different cockpit carriers and/or support elements, can be adapted to the individual body concerned.

Abstract: An arrangement for securing a steering column to a cross member, in particular to a cockpit carrying member, of a motor vehicle, includes a steering column with retaining means. This arrangement makes it possible on the one hand with simple means to secure the steering column to the cross member of the motor vehicle and, on the other hand, with a further reduction in costs and weight, to enable a high degree of flexibility in relation to the use of the cross member and the steering column for different motor vehicles, by including a cross member that has, for securing the steering column, at least one hole running transverse to the longitudinal direction of the cross member for at least one securing means, and retaining means of the steering column wherein the retaining means are secured by at least one securing means to the cross member.

Abstract: A vehicle component is provided for a motor vehicle, such as an interior fitting part, and particularly for a component of a vehicle cockpit. The component has a hybrid structure that includes a metal part and a polymeric component. The metal part is surrounded by the polymeric component in a first region. The metal part has a second region which is free from the polymeric component. The second region is connected to a metal reinforcement. The polymeric component may comprise glass fibers. The first region of the metal part may be frame-shaped, and the second region may be arranged in a central region of the metal part. The metal reinforcement may be permanently secured to the metal part, such as by welding, or by an interference or form fit. The metal part may be surrounded by the polymeric component by injection molding and/or shaping.

Abstract: A hybrid cross bar is provided, such as for supporting a vehicle dash board. The cross bar is supported, directly or indirectly, on at least one body location of the vehicle by a deformation element. The deformation element has a first sub-region enclosed by a plastic encapsulation. A second sub-region of the deformation element has a deformation region outside of the plastic encapsulation.

Abstract: An integrated circuit device and method. A substrate having contacts has a plurality of capacitors thereon. A plurality of fusible links selectively connect the plurality of capacitors to one another and selected ones of the capacitors to the contacts. In this manner, for example, the capacitance value can be adjusted to tune an antenna mounted on the substrate during testing of the integrated circuit device.