公开(公告)号：US08442787B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US12771310

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Udo Ausserlechner ,  Mario Motz ,  Christian Kolle

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner ,  Mario Motz ,  Christian Kolle

IPC: G01R13/04 ,  G01R17/00 ,  G01R17/06 ,  G01R13/28

CPC classification number: G01N27/72 ,  G01D3/036 ,  G01D3/0365 ,  G01R15/181 ,  G01R15/202 ,  G01R22/066 ,  G01R31/2829

Abstract: An apparatus is described, including: a signal processing circuit adapted to process an input signal to obtain an output signal; a sensor element for sensing a predetermined physical quantity, wherein the sensor element is adapted to generate a sensor signal in response to the predetermined physical quantity; wherein the signal processing unit is adapted to process the input signal to obtain the output signal depending on the sensor signal; and wherein the apparatus further comprises an evaluation circuit adapted to evaluate the sensor signal and to generate an indication signal indicating an abnormal operating condition in case the sensor signal does not fulfill a predetermined normal operation criterion.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种装置，包括：适于处理输入信号以获得输出信号的信号处理电路; 用于感测预定物理量的传感器元件，其中所述传感器元件适于响应于所述预定物理量产生传感器信号; 其中所述信号处理单元适于根据所述传感器信号处理所述输入信号以获得所述输出信号; 并且其中所述装置还包括评估电路，所述评估电路适于评估所述传感器信号并且在所述传感器信号不满足预定的正常操作标准的情况下产生指示异常操作条件的指示信号。

公开(公告)号：US08390362B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12853631

申请日：2010-08-10

Applicant: Mario Motz

Inventor： Mario Motz

IPC: G05F3/02

CPC classification number: H01L23/62 ,  H01L27/0251 ,  H01L29/8083 ,  H01L29/872 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H03K19/0016 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Embodiments relate to an ultra-low-power, high-voltage integrated circuit (IC) that also has high electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Embodiments address the desire for an ultra-low-power, high-voltage IC that also has high EMC and comprise a high-voltage EMC protection circuit with normal current consumption coupled to an ultra-low-power, low-voltage oscillator that controls a sleep/wake, or duty, cycle of a high-voltage circuit.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及也具有高电磁兼容性（EMC）的超低功率高压集成电路（IC）。 实施例解决了对具有高EMC的超低功率高电压IC的需求，并且包括具有正常电流消耗的高电压EMC保护电路，其耦合到超低功率，低压振荡器，其控制 睡眠/唤醒或占空比，高压电路的周期。

公开(公告)号：US20130009678A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13612297

申请日：2012-09-12

Applicant: Mario Motz ,  Udo Ausserlechner ,  Bernhard Schaffer

Inventor： Mario Motz ,  Udo Ausserlechner ,  Bernhard Schaffer

IPC: H03K17/00

CPC classification number: G01R15/202 ,  G01R19/0092 ,  G01R33/075

Abstract: A system includes a sensing system, a first chopped circuit, a second chopped circuit, and a multiplexer. The sensing system is configured to provide input signals. The first chopped circuit is configured to switch in response to the input signals crossing a first limit and to provide a first output signal that is valid during some chopping phases. The second chopped circuit is configured to switch in response to the input signals crossing a second limit and to provide a second output signal that is valid during other chopping phases. The multiplexer is configured to switch between the first output signal and the second output signal to provide a valid output signal during all chopping phases.

Abstract translation: 系统包括感测系统，第一斩波电路，第二斩波电路和多路复用器。 感测系统被配置为提供输入信号。 第一斩波电路被配置为响应于输入信号跨越第一极限而切换并提供在某些斩波阶段期间有效的第一输出信号。 第二斩波电路被配置为响应于输入信号跨越第二极限而切换，并提供在其它斩波阶段期间有效的第二输出信号。 复用器被配置为在第一输出信号和第二输出信号之间切换，以在所有斩波阶段期间提供有效的输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US20130009620A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13614389

申请日：2012-09-13

Applicant: Mario Motz

Inventor： Mario Motz

IPC: G05F1/10

CPC classification number: G05F1/575

Abstract: A system including a first transistor, a first capacitor and a circuit. The first transistor has a first control input and is configured to regulate an output voltage. The first capacitor is coupled at one end to the first control input and at another end to a circuit reference. The circuit is configured to provide a first voltage to the first control input, where the first voltage includes an offset voltage that is referenced to the output voltage and adjusted to compensate for variations in the first transistor.

Abstract translation: 一种包括第一晶体管，第一电容器和电路的系统。 第一晶体管具有第一控制输入并被配置为调节输出电压。 第一电容器在一端耦合到第一控制输入，另一端耦合到电路基准。 电路被配置为向第一控制输入提供第一电压，其中第一电压包括参考输出电压的偏移电压并被调整以补偿第一晶体管的变化。

公开(公告)号：US08283742B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US12872665

申请日：2010-08-31

Applicant: Mario Motz ,  Udo Ausserlechner

Inventor： Mario Motz ,  Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: H01L27/22

CPC classification number: G01R31/2856 ,  G01R15/202 ,  G01R15/207 ,  G01R33/072 ,  H01L22/30 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: Embodiments relate to IC current sensors fabricated using thin-wafer manufacturing technologies. Such technologies can include processing in which dicing before grinding (DBG) is utilized, which can improve reliability and minimize stress effects. While embodiments utilize face-up mounting, face-down mounting is made possible in other embodiments by via through -contacts. IC current sensor embodiments can present many advantages while minimizing drawbacks often associated with conventional IC current sensors.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及使用薄晶片制造技术制造的IC电流传感器。 这些技术可以包括使用研磨之前的切割（DBG）的处理，这可以提高可靠性并使应力效应最小化。 虽然实施例利用面朝上安装，但在其他实施例中通过通孔连接可以使面朝下安装成为可能。 IC电流传感器实施例可以呈现许多优点，同时最小化通常与常规IC电流传感器相关联的缺点。

公开(公告)号：US20120182658A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：US13006654

申请日：2011-01-14

Applicant: Mario Motz

Inventor： Mario Motz

IPC: H03K5/00 ,  G01R33/02 ,  H02H3/20 ,  G01R25/00

CPC classification number: H03K17/9517 ,  G01D5/142 ,  G01P3/489 ,  G01P13/00 ,  G01R17/02 ,  G01R19/0092 ,  G01R33/0029 ,  H03K5/2472 ,  H03K17/94

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method and apparatus to perform a low power activation of a system by measuring the slope of a digital signal corresponding to a motion sensor measurement value. In one embodiment, a low power activation circuit is coupled to magnetic motion sensor configured to output a magnetic signal proportional to a measured magnetic field. The low power activation circuit may comprise a digital tracking circuit configured to provide a digital signal that tracks the magnetic field and a difference detector configured to detect a difference between a current digital signal and a prior digital signal stored in a digital storage means. If the detected difference is larger than a digital reference level, an activation signal is output to awaken a system from a sleep mode.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例涉及通过测量对应于运动传感器测量值的数字信号的斜率来执行系统的低功率激活的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，低功率激活电路耦合到磁性运动传感器，该磁性运动传感器被配置为输出与测量的磁场成比例的磁信号。 低功率激活电路可以包括被配置为提供跟踪磁场的数字信号的数字跟踪电路和被配置为检测当前数字信号和存储在数字存储装置中的先前数字信号之间的差异的差分检测器。 如果检测到的差异大于数字参考电平，则输出激活信号以从睡眠模式唤醒系统。

公开(公告)号：US08203471B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US12717294

申请日：2010-03-04

Applicant: Mario Motz ,  Udo Ausserlechner

Inventor： Mario Motz ,  Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: H03M9/00

CPC classification number: H03M1/02 ,  H03M3/34 ,  H03M3/376 ,  H03M3/454

Abstract: A system including a first circuit, a second circuit, and a feedback circuit. The first circuit is configured to provide input signals. The second circuit is configured to receive the input signals and provide digital output signals that correspond to the input signals. The feedback circuit includes a chopping circuit, an integrator circuit, and a digital to analog converter circuit. The chopping circuit is configured to receive the digital output signals and provide error signals that represent ripple error in the digital output signals. The integrator circuit is configured to accumulate the error signals and provide an accumulated error signal. The digital to analog converter circuit is configured to convert the accumulated error signal into an analog signal that is received by the second circuit to reduce the ripple error.

Abstract translation: 一种包括第一电路，第二电路和反馈电路的系统。 第一电路被配置为提供输入信号。 第二电路被配置为接收输入信号并提供对应于输入信号的数字输出信号。 反馈电路包括斩波电路，积分器电路和数模转换器电路。 斩波电路被配置为接收数字输出信号并提供表示数字输出信号中的纹波误差的误差信号。 积分器电路被配置为累积误差信号并提供累积误差信号。 数模转换器电路被配置为将累积的误差信号转换成由第二电路接收的模拟信号以减小纹波误差。

公开(公告)号：US20120074972A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US12889749

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: Friedrich Rasbornig ,  Mario Motz ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Ferdinand Gastinger ,  Bernhard Schaffer ,  Wolfgang Granig

Inventor： Friedrich Rasbornig ,  Mario Motz ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Ferdinand Gastinger ,  Bernhard Schaffer ,  Wolfgang Granig

IPC: G01R31/3187

CPC classification number: B60T8/885 ,  B60T2250/06 ,  B60T2270/406 ,  B60T2270/411 ,  B60T2270/413 ,  G01D3/08 ,  G01R31/007 ,  G01R31/2644 ,  G01R31/2829 ,  G01R31/2856 ,  G01R31/2884 ,  G01R31/3187 ,  H01L2224/13144

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for sensor self-diagnostics using multiple signal paths. In an embodiment, the sensors are magnetic field sensors, and the systems and/or methods are configured to meet or exceed relevant safety or other industry standards, such as SIL standards. For example, a monolithic integrated circuit sensor system implemented on a single semiconductor ship can include a first sensor device having a first signal path for a first sensor signal on a semiconductor chip; and a second sensor device having a second signal path for a second sensor signal on the semiconductor chip, the second signal path distinct from the first signal path, wherein a comparison of the first signal path signal and the second signal path signal provides a sensor system self-test.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及使用多个信号路径的传感器自我诊断的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，传感器是磁场传感器，并且系统和/或方法被配置为满足或超过诸如SIL标准的相关安全或其他工业标准。 例如，在单个半导体船上实现的单片集成电路传感器系统可以包括具有用于半导体芯片上的第一传感器信号的第一信号路径的第一传感器设备; 以及第二传感器装置，具有用于半导体芯片上的第二传感器信号的第二信号路径，第二信号路径与第一信号路径不同，其中第一信号路径信号和第二信号路径信号的比较提供传感器系统 自我测试。

公开(公告)号：US20110270553A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-03

申请号：US12771310

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Udo Ausserlechner ,  Mario Motz ,  Christian Kolle

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner ,  Mario Motz ,  Christian Kolle

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G01R33/00 ,  G01R19/00

CPC classification number: G01N27/72 ,  G01D3/036 ,  G01D3/0365 ,  G01R15/181 ,  G01R15/202 ,  G01R22/066 ,  G01R31/2829

Abstract: An apparatus is described, including: a signal processing circuit adapted to process an input signal to obtain an output signal; a sensor element for sensing a predetermined physical quantity, wherein the sensor element is adapted to generate a sensor signal in response to the predetermined physical quantity; wherein the signal processing unit is adapted to process the input signal to obtain the output signal depending on the sensor signal; and wherein the apparatus further comprises an evaluation circuit adapted to evaluate the sensor signal and to generate an indication signal indicating an abnormal operating condition in case the sensor signal does not fulfill a predetermined normal operation criterion.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种装置，包括：适于处理输入信号以获得输出信号的信号处理电路; 用于感测预定物理量的传感器元件，其中所述传感器元件适于响应于所述预定物理量产生传感器信号; 其中所述信号处理单元适于根据所述传感器信号处理所述输入信号以获得所述输出信号; 并且其中所述装置还包括评估电路，所述评估电路适于评估所述传感器信号并且在所述传感器信号不满足预定的正常操作标准的情况下产生指示异常操作条件的指示信号。

公开(公告)号：US20110209556A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-01

申请号：US12714605

申请日：2010-03-01

Applicant: Udo Ausserlechner ,  Mario Motz

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner ,  Mario Motz

IPC: G01B7/16

CPC classification number: H01L27/20 ,  G01B7/18 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/2293 ,  H01L41/0475 ,  H01L41/1132

Abstract: Embodiments relate to stress sensing devices and methods. In an embodiment, a sensor device includes an active layer; and at least three contacts spaced apart from one another in the active layer, the at least three contacts being coupleable in a first configuration for a first operating mode of the sensor device in which a current in the active layer has a first ratio of horizontal to vertical components with respect to a die surface and in a second configuration different from the first for a second operating mode of the sensor device in which a current in the active layer has a second ratio of horizontal to vertical components, wherein a ratio of a resistance between at least two of the contacts in the first operating mode and a resistance between at least two of the contacts in the second operating mode is related to mechanical stress in the sensor device.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及应力感测装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，传感器装置包括有源层; 以及在有源层中彼此间隔开的至少三个触点，所述至少三个触点可在第一配置中耦合，用于传感器装置的第一操作模式，其中有源层中的电流具有水平与 相对于模具表面的垂直分量和不同于传感器装置的第二操作模式的第一构造的第二构造，其中有源层中的电流具有水平和垂直分量的第二比率，其中电阻 在第一操作模式中的至少两个触点之间和第二操作模式中的至少两个触点之间的电阻与传感器装置中的机械应力有关。