Patents by Inventor Yuetsu Watanabe

Yuetsu Watanabe 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: 9129949
    Abstract: A power semiconductor module (100) includes: an electrode plate (2) in which a body portion (2a) and an external connection terminal portion (2b) are integrally formed, and the body portion (2a) is arranged on the same flat surface; a semiconductor chip (1) mounted on one surface (mounting surface) (2c) of the body portion (2a); and a resin package (3) in which the other surface (heat dissipation surface) (2d) of the body portion (2a) is exposed, and the body portion (2a) of the electrode plate (2) and the semiconductor chip (1) are sealed with resin. The heat dissipation surface (2d) is the same surface as the bottom (3a) of the resin package (3); and consequently, heat dissipation properties and reliability are improved and a reduction in size can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Shinsuke Asada, Kenjiro Nagao, Dai Nakajima, Yuetsu Watanabe, Yoshihito Asao, Takuya Oga, Masaki Kato
  • Patent number: 8749977
    Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes: a first metal substrate on which a power semiconductor device is mounted; a second metal substrate on which a power semiconductor device is not mounted; and an electrically insulating resin package which seals the first metal substrate and the second metal substrate. The back surface of the first metal substrate on the side opposite to the mounting surface of the power semiconductor device is made to expose outside the resin package to form a heat dissipation surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Shinsuke Asada, Yuetsu Watanabe, Yoshihito Asao, Kenjiro Nagao
  • Publication number: 20130221516
    Abstract: A power semiconductor module (100) includes: an electrode plate (2) in which a body portion (2a) and an external connection terminal portion (2b) are integrally formed, and the body portion (2a) is arranged on the same flat surface; a semiconductor chip (1) mounted on one surface (mounting surface) (2c) of the body portion (2a); and a resin package (3) in which the other surface (heat dissipation surface) (2d) of the body portion (2a) is exposed, and the body portion (2a) of the electrode plate (2) and the semiconductor chip (1) are sealed with resin. The heat dissipation surface (2d) is the same surface as the bottom (3a) of the resin package (3); and consequently, heat dissipation properties and reliability are improved and a reduction in size can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shinsuke Asada, Kenjiro Nagao, Dai Nakajima, Yuetsu Watanabe, Yoshihito Asao, Takuya Oga, Masaki Kato
  • Publication number: 20120236503
    Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes: a first metal substrate on which a power semiconductor device is mounted; a second metal substrate on which a power semiconductor device is not mounted; and an electrically insulating resin package which seals the first metal substrate and the second metal substrate. The back surface of the first metal substrate on the side opposite to the mounting surface of the power semiconductor device is made to expose outside the resin package to form a heat dissipation surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shinsuke ASADA, Yuetsu WATANABE, Yoshihito ASAO, Kenjiro NAGAO
  • Patent number: 6885204
    Abstract: Multiple probe needles are arranged to be brought into contact with one electrode pad with a probe card, the multiple probe needles are connected in parallel with the same potential, and configured so that the amount of current flowing through the probe needles is at least halved, thereby decreasing generation of heat from Joule heat, and preventing melting of aluminum of which the electrode pads are composed. Consequently, a probe card can be provided wherein adhesion of molten material to the probe needles is suppressed, and wherein increased contact resistance due to oxidization of the material which has melted and adhered is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Megumi Takemoto, Shigeki Maekawa, Yoshihiro Kashiba, Yuetsu Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20040046580
    Abstract: Multiple probe needles are arranged to be brought into contact with one electrode pad with a probe card, the multiple probe needles are connected in parallel with the same potential, and configured so that the amount of current flowing through the probe needles is at least halved, thereby decreasing generation of heat from Joule heat, and preventing melting of aluminum of which the electrode pads are composed. Consequently, a probe card can be provided wherein adhesion of molten material to the probe needles is suppressed, and wherein increased contact resistance due to oxidization of the material which has melted and adhered is prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Megumi Takemoto, Shigeki Maekawa, Yoshihiro Kashiba, Yuetsu Watanabe
  • Patent number: 6667626
    Abstract: Multiple probe needles are arranged to be brought into contact with one electrode pad with a probe card, the multiple probe needles are connected in parallel with the same potential, and configured so that the amount of current flowing through the probe needles is at least halved, thereby decreasing generation of heat from Joule heat, and preventing melting of aluminum of which the electrode pads are composed. Consequently, a probe card can be provided wherein adhesion of molten material to the probe needles is suppressed, and wherein increased contact resistance due to oxidization of the material which has melted and adhered is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Megumi Takemoto, Shigeki Maekawa, Yoshihiro Kashiba, Yuetsu Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20030160624
    Abstract: Multiple probe needles are arranged to be brought into contact with one electrode pad with a probe card, the multiple probe needles are connected in parallel with the same potential, and configured so that the amount of current flowing through the probe needles is at least halved, thereby decreasing generation of heat from Joule heat, and preventing melting of aluminum of which the electrode pads are composed. Consequently, a probe card can be provided wherein adhesion of molten material to the probe needles is suppressed, and wherein increased contact resistance due to oxidization of the material which has melted and adhered is prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Megumi Takemoto, Shigeki Maekawa, Yoshihiro Kashiba, Yuetsu Watanabe
  • Patent number: 6515230
    Abstract: A case for a noise absorber including a first case member and a second case member. The first case member includes a first cable guide and a second cable guide at opposite sides and a first core housing provided therebetween. The second case member includes a third cable guide and a fourth cable guide at opposite sides and a second core housing provided therebetween. The first case member and the second case member are interlocked and a hinge arrangement movably connects one of the sides of the first case member with one of the sides of the second case member. A magnetic core having a cable through passage can be housed inside the case to provide a noise absorber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: TDK Corporation
    Inventors: Masaharu Hirakawa, Yuetsu Watanabe
  • Patent number: 6078241
    Abstract: A noise absorber capable of preventing a cable from becoming damaged with a high degree of reliability while demonstrating outstanding noise absorbing characteristics is provided with a cover 1 and a pair of ferrites 21 and 22. The cover 1 is constituted through the combination of a first cover 11 and a second cover 12. The first cover 11 is provided with a ferrite storage portion 110 and a cable storage portion 111. The second cover 12 is provided with a ferrite storage portion 120 and a cable storage portion 121 . The ferrite storage portion 110 is formed at an internal surface of the first cover 11 and the ferrite storage portion 120 is formed at an internal surface of the second cover 12. The cable storage portion 111 is formed adjacent to the ferrite storage portion 110 at a side thereof, whereas the cable storage portion 121 is formed adjacent to the ferrite storage portion 120 at a side thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: TDK Corporation
    Inventors: Yuetsu Watanabe, Hiroyuki Uemura
  • Patent number: 5920250
    Abstract: A noise absorber capable of preventing a cable from becoming damaged with a high degree of reliability while demonstrating outstanding noise absorbing characteristics is provided with a cover 1 and a pair of ferrites 21 and 22. The cover 1 is constituted through the combination of a first cover 11 and a second cover 12. The first cover 11 is provided with a ferrite storage portion 110 and a cable storage portion 111. The second cover 12 is provided with a ferrite storage portion 120 and a cable storage portion 121. The ferrite storage portion 110 is formed at an internal surface of the first cover 11 and the ferrite storage portion 120 is formed at an internal surface of the second cover 12. The cable storage portion 111 is formed adjacent to the ferrite storage portion 110 at a side thereof, whereas the cable storage portion 121 is formed adjacent to the ferrite storage portion 120 at a side thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: TDK Corporation
    Inventors: Yuetsu Watanabe, Hiroyuki Uemura