Patents by Inventor Ulrich Schacht
Ulrich Schacht 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: 11011886Abstract: A package structure of a directly modulated laser in a photonics module includes a thermoelectric cooler including multiple conductor traces formed in a cool surface. The package structure further includes a directly modulated laser (DML) chip having a first electrode being attached with the cool surface and a second electrode at a distance away from the cool surface. Additionally, the package structure includes an interposer having a plurality of through-holes formed between a first surface to a second surface. The first surface is mounted to the cool surface such that each through-hole is aligned with one of the multiple conductor traces and the second surface being leveled with the second electrode. Moreover, the package structure includes a driver disposed on the second surface of the interposer with at least a galvanically coupled output port coupled directly to the second electrode of the DML chip.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: INPHI CORPORATIONInventors: Frank Gelhausen, Ahmed Sanaa Ahmed Awny, Edward Pillai, Ulrich Schacht, Oliver Piepenstock
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Publication number: 20200194969Abstract: A package structure of a directly modulated laser in a photonics module includes a thermoelectric cooler including multiple conductor traces formed in a cool surface. The package structure further includes a directly modulated laser (DML) chip having a first electrode being attached with the cool surface and a second electrode at a distance away from the cool surface. Additionally, the package structure includes an interposer having a plurality of through-holes formed between a first surface to a second surface. The first surface is mounted to the cool surface such that each through-hole is aligned with one of the multiple conductor traces and the second surface being leveled with the second electrode. Moreover, the package structure includes a driver disposed on the second surface of the interposer with at least a galvanically coupled output port coupled directly to the second electrode of the DML chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Frank GELHAUSEN, Ahmed Sanaa AHMED AWNY, Edward PILLAI, Ulrich SCHACHT, Oliver PIEPENSTOCK
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Patent number: 10615567Abstract: A package structure of a directly modulated laser in a photonics module includes a thermoelectric cooler including multiple conductor traces formed in a cool surface. The package structure further includes a directly modulated laser (DML) chip having a first electrode being attached with the cool surface and a second electrode at a distance away from the cool surface. Additionally, the package structure includes an interposer having a plurality of through-holes formed between a first surface to a second surface. The first surface is mounted to the cool surface such that each through-hole is aligned with one of the multiple conductor traces and the second surface being leveled with the second electrode. Moreover, the package structure includes a driver disposed on the second surface of the interposer with at least a galvanically coupled output port coupled directly to the second electrode of the DML chip.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: INPHI CORPORATIONInventors: Frank Gelhausen, Ahmed Sanaa Ahmed Awny, Edward Pillai, Ulrich Schacht, Oliver Piepenstock
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Patent number: 9246450Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus comprising at least two operational amplifiers, a first and a second current input, at least one voltage output, and at least two resistors, wherein a first current source is connectable to the first current input, and a test current source is connectable to the second current input, and wherein the first current input is connected to an inverting input of the first operational amplifier and the second current input is connected to an inverting input of the second operational amplifier, and a first feedback resistor is connected between the output and the inverting input of the first operational amplifier and a second feedback resistor is connected between the output and the inverting input of the second operational amplifier, and wherein the voltage output is connected to the outputs of the first and the second operational amplifier.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Ulrich Schacht, Oliver Piepenstock
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Patent number: 8970300Abstract: Improved preamplifier circuits for converting single-ended input current signals to differential output voltage signals, including first and second transimpedance amplifiers with input transistors operating according to bias currents from a biasing circuit, output transistors and adjustable feedback impedances modified using an automatic gain control circuit, as well as a reference circuit controlling the bias currents according to an on-board reference current and the single-ended input or the differential output voltage signals from the transimpedance amplifiers.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Texas Instruments Deutschland GmbHInventors: Oliver Piepenstock, Gerd Schuppener, Frank Gelhausen, Ulrich Schacht
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Publication number: 20150048882Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus comprising at least two operational amplifiers, a first and a second current input, at least one voltage output, and at least two resistors, wherein a first current source is connectable to the first current input, and a test current source is connectable to the second current input, and wherein the first current input is connected to an inverting input of the first operational amplifier and the second current input is connected to an inverting input of the second operational amplifier, and a first feedback resistor is connected between the output and the inverting input of the first operational amplifier and a second feedback resistor is connected between the output and the inverting input of the second operational amplifier, and wherein the voltage output is connected to the outputs of the first and the second operational amplifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Ulrich Schacht, Oliver Piepenstock
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Publication number: 20140306760Abstract: Improved preamplifier circuits for converting single-ended input current signals to differential output voltage signals, including first and second transimpedance amplifiers with input transistors operating according to bias currents from a biasing circuit, output transistors and adjustable feedback impedances modified using an automatic gain control circuit, as well as a reference circuit controlling the bias currents according to an on-board reference current and the single-ended input or the differential output voltage signals from the transimpedance amplifiers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Texas Instruments Deutschland GmbHInventors: Oliver Piepenstock, Gerd Schuppener, Frank Gelhausen, Ulrich Schacht
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Patent number: 8749272Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an Apparatus comprising at least one resistive voltage divider and at least two inverters, wherein the resistive voltage divider is coupled between a first supply potential terminal (VDD) and a second supply potential terminal (VSS), wherein the voltage divider comprises a first resistor, a second resistor, a third resistor and a fourth resistor being serially connected, and wherein a first connection point of the second resistor and the third resistor is connected to an voltage input, and a second connection point of the first resistor and the second resistor is connected to the input side of a first inverter, and a third connection point of the third resistor and the fourth resistor is connected to the input side of a second inverter, wherein the first inverter and the second inverter are configured to provide a first output voltage if a first voltage is applied to the voltage input, and the first inverter and the second inverter are configured to provide a second output voType: GrantFiled: May 9, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Texas Instruments Deutschland GmbHInventors: Ulrich Schacht, Oliver Piepenstock
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Patent number: 8681848Abstract: An apparatus for equalizing channels is provided, which is generally transparent to link training. The apparatus generally includes equalization paths formed by an input circuit, a crossbar, and an output circuit and a controller. Each equalization path is coupled to at least one of the channels, and a controller has a VGA loop, a crossbar loop, and a driver loop. The AGC loop receives a first reference voltage and provides a gain control signal to the input circuit, and the gain control network comprises a replica of at least one of the equalization paths. The crossbar loop receives a second reference voltage and provides a crossbar control signal to the crossbar. The driver loop receives a third reference voltage and provides a driver control signal for the output circuit.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignees: Texas Instruments Incorporated, Texas Instruments Deutschland GmbHInventors: Yaqi Hu, Yanli Fan, Huawen Jin, Ulrich Schacht, Karl Muth, Mark W. Morgan
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Publication number: 20130107933Abstract: An apparatus for equalizing channels is provided, which is generally transparent to link training. The apparatus generally includes equalization paths formed by an input circuit, a crossbar, and an output circuit and a controller. Each equalization path is coupled to at least one of the channels, and a controller has a VGA loop, a crossbar loop, and a driver loop. The AGC loop receives a first reference voltage and provides a gain control signal to the input circuit, and the gain control network comprises a replica of at least one of the equalization paths. The crossbar loop receives a second reference voltage and provides a crossbar control signal to the crossbar. The driver loop receives a third reference voltage and provides a driver control signal for the output circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Yaqi Hu, Yanli Fan, Huawen Jin, Ulrich Schacht, Karl Muth, Mark W. Morgan
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Patent number: 5173498Abstract: Substituted 3-thia- and 3-oxa-alkylflavones of formula I ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 X, m and n have the indicated meanings, a process for the preparation of these compounds and their use as medicaments and pharmaceutical preparations are described. In addition, new intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of formula I are described.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1991Date of Patent: December 22, 1992Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gerhard Beck, Ulrich Schacht, Kurt Kebeler, Ernold Granzer
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Patent number: 5100890Abstract: Arylmethylazoles of the formula I ##STR1## in which Aryl is (substituted) phenyl or naphthyl;Z is CH or N;R.sup.1 and Q are H or alkyl;R.sup.2 is H, alk(en)yl or alkynyl;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are H, alkyl or other hydrocarbons; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are a--(CH.sub.2).sub.2-11 chain or a bridged--(CH.sub.2).sub.4-5 chain,and their acid addition salts, stereoisomers and optically active enantiomers possess outstanding antimycotic and antidepressant activity.They are obtained, inter alia, from arylmethylazoles II ##STR2## which are reacted with a strong base and then with a carbonyl compound III O.dbd.CR.sup.3 R.sup.4 ; thereafter, the product is reacted with the protic acid or with an alkyl halide IV R.sup.2 Hal.If desired, the products are converted to the acid addition salts, or the stereoisomers or optically active enantiomes are resolved.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1989Date of Patent: March 31, 1992Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Herbert Siegel, Klaus-Dieter Kampe, Hans-Georg Alpermann, Hermann J. Gerhards, Patricia Usinger, Ulrich Schacht, Margret Leven, Wolfgang Raether, Walter Dittmar, Burkhard Sachse
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Patent number: 5023357Abstract: Arylmethylazoles of the formula I ##STR1## in which Aryl is (substituted) phenyl or naphthyl;Z is CH or N;R.sup.1 and Q are H or alkyl;R.sup.2 is H, alk(en)yl or alkynyl;R.sup.3 l and R.sup.4 are H, alkyl or other hydrocarbons; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are a --(CH.sub.2).sub.2-11 chain or a bridged --(CH.sub.2).sub.4-5 chain,and their acid addition salts, stereoisomers and optically active enantiomers possess outstanding antimycotic and antidepressant activity.They are obtained, inter alia, from arylmethylazoles II ##STR2## which are reacted with a strong base and then with a carbonyl compound III 0=CR.sup.3 R.sup.4 ; thereafter, the product is reacted with the protic acid or with an alkyl halide IV R.sup.2 Hal.If desired, the products are converted to the acid addition salts, or the stereoisomers or optically active enantiomers are resolved.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1989Date of Patent: June 11, 1991Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Herbert Siegel, Klaus-Dieter Kampe, Hans-Georg Alpermann, Hermann J. Gerhards, Patricia Usinger, Ulrich Schacht, Margret Leven, Wolfgang Raether, Walter Dittmar, Burkhard Sachse
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Patent number: 4876354Abstract: Arylmethylazoles of the formula I ##STR1## in which Aryl is (substituted) phenyl or naphthyl;Z is CH or N;R.sup.1 and Q are H or alkyl;R.sup.2 is H, alk(en)yl or alkynyl;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are H, alkyl or other hydrocarbons; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are a --(CH.sub.2).sub.2-11 chain or a bridged --(CH.sub.2).sub.4-5 chain, and their acid addition salts, stereoisomers and optically active enantiomers possess outstanding antimycotic and antidepressant activity.They are obtained, inter alia, from arylmethylazoles II ##STR2## which are reacted with a strong base and then with a carbonyl compound III O.dbd.CR.sup.3 R.sup.4 ; thereafter, the product is reacted with the protic acid or with an alkyl halide IV R.sup.2 Hal.If desired, the products are converted to the acid addition salts, or the stereoisomers or optically active enantiomers are resolved.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1988Date of Patent: October 24, 1989Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Herbert Siegel, Klaus-Dieter Kampe, Hans G. Alpermann, Hermann J. Gerhards, Patricia Usinger, Ulrich Schacht, Margret Leven, Wolfgang Raether, Walter Dittmar, Burkhard Sachse
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Patent number: 4185105Abstract: 4-Phenyl-8-amino-tetrahydroisoquinolines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 stands for bromine and R.sub.2 stands for hydrogen or both R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent chlorine, and their salts with physiologically tolerated acids, pharmaceutical preparations prepared therefrom, process for the manufacture of these preparations and their use for the treatment of depressive conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1978Date of Patent: January 22, 1980Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Karl Schmitt, Irmgard Hoffmann, Ulrich Schacht