Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electronic device for providing galvanic isolation includes forming a dielectric layer on a semiconductor body and integrating, in the dielectric layer, a galvanic isolation module, the integrating including forming a first metal region at a first height of the dielectric layer. A second metal region is formed at a second height greater than the first height of the dielectric layer, the first and second metal regions being at least one of capacitively and magnetically coupleable together. Forming the second metal region includes etching selective portions of the dielectric layer to form at least one trench having a side wall coupled to a bottom wall through rounded surface portions, and filling each trench with metal material to form the second metal region having rounded edges.

Abstract: A circuit provides a high-voltage low-drop diode-like conductive path between a DC voltage supply terminal and a bootstrap terminal in charging a supply capacitor for driving a power switch with the capacitor set between the bootstrap terminal and an output terminal alternatively switchable between a low voltage and a high voltage DC voltage. In an embodiment, the circuit includes first and second transistors such as LDMOS depletion transistors with the first transistor set in a cascode arrangement between the bootstrap terminal and the DC voltage supply terminal and the second transistor coupled with a sense comparator for comparing the voltage at the bootstrap terminal with the voltage at said DC voltage supply terminal. The first and second transistors have common control terminals coupled with the DC voltage supply terminal and common coupling terminals to the bootstrap terminal.

Abstract: A digital decorator machine for the decoration of products (P), including a support frame, at least one conveyor, for transporting the products (P) to be decorated along an advancement direction, at least one decoration element, associated with said support frame and positioned above said conveyor, said at least one decoration element including respective print heads provided with ejector nozzles for a fluid to be dispensed on the surface of the products (P) to be decorated, and a casing within which at least one support is housed that is integral with said heads. The support is movable, with respect to said casing, between an upper inactive position and a lower operating position, in which said heads are correctly spaced with respect to the surface of the products to be decorated (P).

Abstract: A decoration line including a conveyor of the products on which to apply the enamel, at least a first enamelling machine of the spray type actuated by piezoelectric-driven nozzles suitable for applying, on the products transiting on the conveyor, at least one first substantially full layer of enamel of the vitreous type in suspension in liquid suspending agent suitable for being processed in a digital decorative system for creating base or a covering layer on the products and at least a second enamelling machine, positioned downstream of said first machine, of the spray type actuated by piezoelectric-driven nozzles suitable for applying, on the products transiting on the conveyor, at least a second substantially discontinuous layer of enamel of the vitreous or pigmented type in suspension in liquid suspending agent suitable for being processed in a digital decorative system for creating decoration or finishing effects on the products.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electronic device for providing galvanic isolation includes forming a dielectric layer on a semiconductor body and integrating, in the dielectric layer, a galvanic isolation module, the integrating including forming a first metal region at a first height of the dielectric layer. A second metal region is formed at a second height greater than the first height of the dielectric layer, the first and second metal regions being at least one of capacitively and magnetically coupleable together. Forming the second metal region includes etching selective portions of the dielectric layer to form at least one trench having a side wall coupled to a bottom wall through rounded surface portions, and filling each trench with metal material to form the second metal region having rounded edges.

Abstract: A Digital decorating machine for ceramic products, including a conveyor, suitable to transport the products to be decorated (P) along a feed direction (A), and a plurality of decoration modules, positioned over the conveyor and adjacent to each other along the feed direction (A). The modules include respective printing heads provided with nozzles for ejecting a fluid to be delivered on the surface of the products to be decorated (P); the conveyor includes a movable member for supporting the products to be decorated (P), suitable for translating them along the feed direction (A). The conveyor includes at least a supporting surface, located along a respective flank of the movable member, including in turn a plurality of predetermined positioning zones for the removable engagement of respective coupling portions of the decoration modules.

Abstract: A dielectric structure extends over the substrate and a transformer is integrated in the dielectric structure. The transformed includes a first winding in the dielectric layer at a first height and a second winding in the dielectric layer at a second height greater than the first height. The first and second windings are magnetically coupleable to one another. A magnetic element is positioned in alignment with the first and second windings. In one implementation, the magnetic element underlies the first winding in a position between the substrate and the first winding. In another implementation, the magnetic element overlies the second winding.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a semiconductor body and a dielectric layer extending over the semiconductor body. A galvanic isolation module includes a first metal region extending in the dielectric layer at a first height and a second metal region extending in the dielectric layer at a second height greater than the first height. The first and second metal regions are capacitively or magnetically coupleable together. The second metal region includes a side wall and a bottom wall coupled to one another through rounded surface portions.

Abstract: A digital decorator machine for the decoration of products (P), including a support frame, at least one conveyor, for transporting the products (P) to be decorated along an advancement direction, at least one decoration element, associated with said support frame and positioned above said conveyor, said at least one decoration element including respective print heads provided with ejector nozzles for a fluid to be dispensed on the surface of the products (P) to be decorated, and a casing within which at least one support is housed that is integral with said heads. The support is movable, with respect to said casing, between an upper inactive position and a lower operating position, in which said heads are correctly spaced with respect to the surface of the products to be decorated (P).

Abstract: An electronic device includes a semiconductor body and a dielectric layer extending over the semiconductor body. A galvanic isolation module includes a first metal region extending in the dielectric layer at a first height and a second metal region extending in the dielectric layer at a second height greater than the first height. The first and second metal regions are capacitively or magnetically coupleable together. The second metal region includes a side wall and a bottom wall coupled to one another through rounded surface portions.

Abstract: A line for decorating and controlling products, in particular ceramic tiles and the like, includes a conveyor of products to be decorated, at least one decorating device of the jet type actuated by piezoelectric-control nozzles adapted to apply at least one layer of enamel on the products passing on said conveyor; the line further includes at least one control and diagnostic module of the decorated products, provided with means for detecting decoration and/or structural defects of the products themselves.

Abstract: A circuit provides a high-voltage low-drop diode-like conductive path between a DC voltage supply terminal and a bootstrap terminal in charging a supply capacitor for driving a power switch with the capacitor set between the bootstrap terminal and an output terminal alternatively switchable between a low voltage and a high voltage DC voltage. In an embodiment, the circuit includes first and second transistors such as LDMOS depletion transistors with the first transistor set in a cascode arrangement between the bootstrap terminal and the DC voltage supply terminal and the second transistor coupled with a sense comparator for comparing the voltage at the bootstrap terminal with the voltage at said DC voltage supply terminal. The first and second transistors have common control terminals coupled with the DC voltage supply terminal and common coupling terminals to the bootstrap terminal.

Abstract: A machine for decorating products, including an area for printing products and an area for supporting products arranged beneath said printing area, including a moveable frame to which the support area and the printing area are integrally joined, the support area including a first conveyor, directly positioned of the printing area, and a second conveyor positioned beneath the first conveyor.

Abstract: A line for decorating and controlling products, in particular ceramic tiles and the like, includes a conveyor of products to be decorated, at least one decorating device of the jet type actuated by piezoelectric-control nozzles adapted to apply at least one layer of enamel on the products passing on said conveyor; the line further includes at least one control and diagnostic module of the decorated products, provided with means for detecting decoration and/or structural defects of the products themselves.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor substrate; a high-voltage first resistive structure which extends along a spiral path above the substrate and is separated from the substrate by a first dielectric layer; and a conductive shielding structure, including a plurality of first shielding strips, which are arranged in sequence along respective portions of the first resistive structure and are separated from the first resistive structure by a second dielectric layer.

Abstract: A machine for the decoration of tridimensional products, including a basement, means for supporting the product to be decorated associated to the basement and a unit for decorating the product associated to the basement. The decoration unit includes a moveable arm rotatably associated to the basement, a plurality of print heads of the ink-jet type, provided with at least one head with ejector nozzles, sliding along the moveable arm. Each of the print heads is moveable from a non-operating position, in which it is spaced from the product, to an operating position in which it is in proximity of the surface of the product, to obtain a decoration.

Abstract: An integrated transformer includes a primary winding and a secondary winding each having a spiral planar arrangement coils. A dielectric portion of dielectric material is interposed between the primary winding and the secondary winding. A field plate winding is electrically coupled with the primary winding. The field plate winding includes at least one field plate coil having a first lateral extension greater than a second lateral extension of a primary outer coil of the primary winding. The field plate coil is superimposed in plan view to the primary outer coil of the primary winding.

Abstract: A machine for the decoration of tridimensional products, including a basement, means for supporting the product to be decorated associated to the basement and a unit for decorating the product associated to the basement. The decoration unit includes a moveable arm rotatably associated to the basement, a plurality of print heads of the ink-jet type, provided with at least one head with ejector nozzles, sliding along the moveable arm. Each of the print heads is moveable from a non-operating position, in which it is spaced from the product, to an operating position in which it is in proximity of the surface of the product, to obtain a decoration.

Abstract: A machine for decorating products, including a digital printing head for applying, on the surface of the products to be decorated, at least one layer of fluid adhesive material, elements for depositing granular materials on the layer of adhesive material, and elements for removing the excess granular materials. A method for decorating products with granular materials and the like is also proposed.

Abstract: A decoration line including a conveyor of the products on which to apply the enamel, at least a first enamelling machine of the spray type actuated by piezoelectric-driven nozzles suitable for applying, on the products transiting on the conveyor, at least one first substantially full layer of enamel of the vitreous type in suspension in liquid suspending agent suitable for being processed in a digital decorative system for creating base or a covering layer on the products and at least a second enamelling machine, positioned downstream of said first machine, of the spray type actuated by piezoelectric-driven nozzles suitable for applying, on the products transiting on the conveyor, at least a second substantially discontinuous layer of enamel of the vitreous or pigmented type in suspension in liquid suspending agent suitable for being processed in a digital decorative system for creating decoration or finishing effects on the products.