Patents by Inventor Yoshiaki Aizawa

Yoshiaki Aizawa 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: 11935846
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a substrate, a first insulating film on the substrate, a second insulating film on the first insulating film, first and second coils respectively in the first and second insulating films, first and second terminals, and first and second connection conductors. The first and second insulating films contact each other so that the first and second coils are magnetically coupled. The first insulating film includes a first non-contact portion not contacting the second insulating film. One of the first and second insulating films includes a second non-contact portion not contacting the first or second insulating film. The first terminal is provided on the first non-contact portion and electrically connected to the first coil. The second terminal is provided on the second non-contact portion and electrically connected to the second coil. The first and second connection conductors are connected to the first and second terminals, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
    Inventors: Yoichiro Kurita, Takanobu Kamakura, Masayuki Sugiura, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Publication number: 20230403006
    Abstract: A semiconductor relay device includes: an oscillator unit configured to output an oscillation signal based on an input signal; a first inductor and a second inductor that are magnetically coupled to each other; a driving unit configured to drive the first inductor based on the oscillation signal output from the oscillator unit; a rectifier unit configured to rectify a signal output by the second inductor; and a connecting unit configured to electrically connect or disconnect a first terminal and a second terminal to or from each other based on a signal rectified by the rectifier unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Yoshiaki AIZAWA, Shinichi ARIOKA
  • Publication number: 20230268294
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a substrate, a first insulating film on the substrate, a second insulating film on the first insulating film, first and second coils respectively in the first and second insulating films, first and second terminals, and first and second connection conductors. The first and second insulating films contact each other so that the first and second coils are magnetically coupled. The first insulating film includes a first non-contact portion not contacting the second insulating film. One of the first and second insulating films includes a second non-contact portion not contacting the first or second insulating film. The first terminal is provided on the first non-contact portion and electrically connected to the first coil. The second terminal is provided on the second non-contact portion and electrically connected to the second coil. The first and second connection conductors are connected to the first and second terminals, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Yoichiro KURITA, Takanobu KAMAKURA, Masayuki SUGIURA, Yoshiaki AIZAWA
  • Patent number: 11676919
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a substrate, a first insulating film on the substrate, a second insulating film on the first insulating film, first and second coils respectively in the first and second insulating films, first and second terminals, and first and second connection conductors. The first and second insulating films contact each other so that the first and second coils are magnetically coupled. The first insulating film includes a first non-contact portion not contacting the second insulating film. One of the first and second insulating films includes a second non-contact portion not contacting the first or second insulating film. The first terminal is provided on the first non-contact portion and electrically connected to the first coil. The second terminal is provided on the second non-contact portion and electrically connected to the second coil. The first and second connection conductors are connected to the first and second terminals, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
    Inventors: Yoichiro Kurita, Takanobu Kamakura, Masayuki Sugiura, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Publication number: 20220077081
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a substrate, a first insulating film on the substrate, a second insulating film on the first insulating film, first and second coils respectively in the first and second insulating films, first and second terminals, and first and second connection conductors. The first and second insulating films contact each other so that the first and second coils are magnetically coupled. The first insulating film includes a first non-contact portion not contacting the second insulating film. One of the first and second insulating films includes a second non-contact portion not contacting the first or second insulating film. The first terminal is provided on the first non-contact portion and electrically connected to the first coil. The second terminal is provided on the second non-contact portion and electrically connected to the second coil. The first and second connection conductors are connected to the first and second terminals, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Yoichiro KURITA, Takanobu KAMAKURA, Masayuki SUGIURA, Yoshiaki AIZAWA
  • Patent number: 7498635
    Abstract: The present invention provides a MOSFET having a low on-state resistance and a high withstand voltage as well as a small output capacitance (C(gd), etc.). The MOSFET has a p-type base layer 4 and a n-type source layer 5 selectively formed on the surface of the p-type base layer 4. A n-type drain layer 7 is formed in a position apart from the p-type base layer 4. On the surface of the region between the p-type base layer 4 and the n-type drain layer 7, a n-type drift semiconductor layer 12 and a p-type drift semiconductor layer 13 are alternately arranged from the p-type base layer 4 to the n-type drain layer 7. Further, in the region between the n-type source layer 5 and the n-type drain layer 7, a gate electrode 15 is formed via a gate insulating film 14.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Mitsuhiko Kitagawa, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Patent number: 7479679
    Abstract: The present invention provides a MOSFET having a low on-state resistance and a high withstand voltage as well as a small output capacitance (C(gd), etc.). The MOSFET has a p-type base layer 4 and a n-type source layer 5 selectively formed on the surface of the p-type base layer 4. A n-type drain layer 7 is formed in a position apart from the p-type base layer 4. On the surface of the region between the p-type base layer 4 and the n-type drain layer 7, a n-type drift semiconductor layer 12 and a p-type drift semiconductor layer 13 are alternately arranged from the p-type base layer 4 to the n-type drain layer 7. Further, in the region between the n-type source layer 5 and the n-type drain layer 7, a gate electrode 15 is formed via a gate insulating film 14.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Mitsuhiko Kitagawa, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Patent number: 7439547
    Abstract: A MEMS (micro electro mechanical system) apparatus is equipped with a light-emitting circuit, having a light-emitting device, to emit light; a light-receiving circuit having a series circuit of series-connected light-receiving devices that receive the emitted light to generate a voltage; and a MEMS assembly driven by the generated voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Mitsuhiko Kitagawa, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Patent number: 7385255
    Abstract: The present invention provides a MOSFET having a low on-state resistance and a high withstand voltage as well as a small output capacitance (C(gd), etc.). The MOSFET has a p-type base layer 4 and a n-type source layer 5 selectively formed on the surface of the p-type base layer 4. A n-type drain layer 7 is formed in a position apart from the p-type base layer 4. On the surface of the region between the p-type base layer 4 and the n-type drain layer 7, a n-type drift semiconductor layer 12 and a p-type drift semiconductor layer 13 are alternately arranged from the p-type base layer 4 to the n-type drain layer 7. Further, in the region between the n-type source layer 5 and the n-type drain layer 7, a gate electrode 15 is formed via a gate insulating film 14.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Mitsuhiko Kitagawa, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Patent number: 7202526
    Abstract: The present invention provides a MOSFET having a low on-state resistance and a high withstand voltage as well as a small output capacitance (C(gd), etc.). The MOSFET has a p-type base layer 4 and a n-type source layer 5 selectively formed on the surface of the p-type base layer. 4. A n-type drain layer 7 is formed in a position apart from the p-type base layer 4. On the surface of the region between the p-type base layer 4 and the n-type drain layer 7, a n-type drift semiconductor layer 12 and a p-type drift semiconductor layer 13 are alternately arranged from the p-type base layer 4 to the n-type drain layer 7. Further, in the region between the n-type source layer 5 and the n-type drain layer 7, a gate electrode 15 is formed via a gate insulating film 14.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Mitsuhiko Kitagawa, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Publication number: 20070023831
    Abstract: The present invention provides a MOSFET having a low on-state resistance and a high withstand voltage as well as a small output capacitance (C(gd), etc.). The MOSFET has a p-type base layer 4 and a n-type source layer 5 selectively formed on the surface of the p-type base layer 4. A n-type drain layer 7 is formed in a position apart from the p-type base layer 4. On the surface of the region between the p-type base layer 4 and the n-type drain layer 7, a n-type drift semiconductor layer 12 and a p-type drift semiconductor layer 13 are alternately arranged from the p-type base layer 4 to the n-type drain layer 7. Further, in the region between the n-type source layer 5 and the n-type drain layer 7, a gate electrode 15 is formed via a gate insulating film 14.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Mitsuhiko Kitagawa, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Patent number: 7145169
    Abstract: A field-effect transistor includes a silicon layer formed on an insulating film, a first-conductivity-type base and a second-conductivity-type source layers formed in the silicon layer being adjacent to each other, a second-conductivity-type drain layer formed in the silicon layer being separated from the source layer with the base layer being interposed therebetween, a gate-to-drain offset layer formed between the base and drain layers, having a resistance higher than that of the base layer, and a gate electrode formed on at least a surface of the base layer via a gate insulating film wherein the silicon layer in which the base layer is formed is a strained silicon layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Ryujiro Saso, Mitsuhiko Kitagawa, Takashi Nishimura, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Patent number: 7130177
    Abstract: A drive circuit and relay circuit using this drive circuit are provided, the drive circuit including: a first terminal connected to a drive electrode located at one side of a mechanical switch contact driven by static electricity; a second terminal connected to a drive electrode located at the other side of the switch contact; a photoelectromotive force element connected to the first terminal and the second terminal, optically coupled to a light emitting element, and including at least two photodiode arrays which are serially connected; and an electronic inductor circuit (bypass circuit) connected in parallel with at least one of the photodiode arrays in the photoelectromotive force element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Aizawa, Masayuki Sonoda
  • Patent number: 7102869
    Abstract: An optical semiconductor relay comprises a light emitting element converting an electrical signal into an optical signal, a first photodiode array receiving the optical signal from the light emitting element. The first photodiode array converts the optical signal into an electrical signal. The relay is further provided with a first diode having one electrode connected to one end of the first photodiode array and a MOSFET. The MOSFET has a gate terminal connected to other electrode of the first diode, and a source terminal connected to other end of the first photodiode array. A second photodiode array is arranged to receive the optical signal from the light emitting element. The second photodiode array converts the optical signal into an electrical signal and has both ends connected to the respective electrodes of the first diode. A control circuit connected between the gate and source terminals of the MOSFET.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Toshimitsu Kato, Masaru Yumura, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Publication number: 20060125032
    Abstract: A MEMS (micro electro mechanical system) apparatus is equipped with a light-emitting circuit, having a light-emitting device, to emit light; a light-receiving circuit having a series circuit of series-connected light-receiving devices that receive the emitted light to generate a voltage; and a MEMS assembly driven by the generated voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Mitsuhiko Kitagawa, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Patent number: 7030416
    Abstract: A MEMS (micro electro mechanical system) apparatus is equipped with a light-emitting circuit, having a light-emitting device, to emit light; a light-receiving circuit having a series circuit of series-connected light-receiving devices that receive the emitted light to generate a voltage; and a MEMS assembly driven by the generated voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Mitsuhiko Kitagawa, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Publication number: 20060038226
    Abstract: The present invention provides a MOSFET having a low on-state resistance and a high withstand voltage as well as a small output capacitance (C(gd), etc.). The MOSFET has a p-type base layer 4 and a n-type source layer 5 selectively formed on the surface of the p-type base layer 4. A n-type drain layer 7 is formed in a position apart from the p-type base layer 4. On the surface of the region between the p-type base layer 4 and the n-type drain layer 7, a n-type drift semiconductor layer 12 and a p-type drift semiconductor layer 13 are alternately arranged from the p-type base layer 4 to the n-type drain layer 7. Further, in the region between the n-type source layer 5 and the n-type drain layer 7, a gate electrode 15 is formed via a gate insulating film 14.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Mitsuhiko Kitagawa, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Publication number: 20060033157
    Abstract: The present invention provides a MOSFET having a low on-state resistance and a high withstand voltage as well as a small output capacitance (C(gd), etc.). The MOSFET has a p-type base layer 4 and a n-type source layer 5 selectively formed on the surface of the p-type base layer 4. A n-type drain layer 7 is formed in a position apart from the p-type base layer 4. On the surface of the region between the p-type base layer 4 and the n-type drain layer 7, a n-type drift semiconductor layer 12 and a p-type drift semiconductor layer 13 are alternately arranged from the p-type base layer 4 to the n-type drain layer 7. Further, in the region between the n-type source layer 5 and the n-type drain layer 7, a gate electrode 15 is formed via a gate insulating film 14.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Mitsuhiko Kitagawa, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Publication number: 20050230675
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a field-effect transistor comprising: a silicon layer formed on an insulating film; a first-conductivity-type base layer formed in said silicon layer; a second-conductivity-type source layer formed in said silicon layer so as to be adjacent to said first-conductivity-type base layer; a second-conductivity-type drain layer formed in said silicon layer so as to be separated from said second-conductivity-type source layer with said first-conductivity-type base layer being interposed therebetween; a gate-to-drain offset layer formed between said first-conductivity-type base layer and said second-conductivity-type drain layer in said silicon layer, and having a resistance higher than that of said first-conductivity-type base layer; and a gate electrode formed on at least a surface of said first-conductivity-type base layer via a gate insulating film, wherein said silicon layer in which said first-conductivity-type base layer is formed is a strained silicon laye
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Ryujiro Saso, Mitsuhiko Kitagawa, Takashi Nishimura, Yoshiaki Aizawa
  • Publication number: 20050168793
    Abstract: A drive circuit and relay circuit using this drive circuit are provided, the drive circuit including: a first terminal connected to a drive electrode located at one side of a mechanical switch contact driven by static electricity; a second terminal connected to a drive electrode located at the other side of the switch contact; a photoelectromotive force element connected to the first terminal and the second terminal, optically coupled to a light emitting element, and including at least two photodiode arrays which are serially connected; and an electronic inductor circuit (bypass circuit) connected in parallel with at least one of the photodiode arrays in the photoelectromotive force element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Aizawa, Masayuki Sonoda