Abstract:
An infrared emitter with a glass lid for emitting infrared radiation comprises a package enclosing a cavity, wherein a first part is transparent for infrared radiation and a second part comprises a glass material and a heating structure configured for emitting the infrared radiation, wherein the heating structure is arranged in the cavity between the first part and the second part of the package.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device includes a composite layer having a first and second opposing surfaces. The composite layer includes a mesa and a first insulating layer. The mesa has top and bottom surfaces and side faces. The side faces are embedded in the first insulating layer. The mesa includes a Group III nitride-based multilayer structure providing a Group III nitride based device having first and second electrodes arranged on the mesa top surface. First and second outer contacts are positioned on the second surface of the composite layer. A first conductive via extends through the first insulating layer and is electrically coupled to the first electrode on the mesa top surface and to the first outer contact. A second conductive via extends through the first insulating layer and is electrically coupled to the second electrode on the mesa top surface and to the second outer contact.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a MEMS device is disclosed. Moreover a MEMS device and a module including a MEMS device are disclosed. An embodiment includes a method for manufacturing MEMS devices includes forming a MEMS stack over a first main surface of a substrate, forming a polymer layer over a second main surface of the substrate and forming a first opening in the polymer layer and the substrate such that the first opening abuts the MEMS stack.
Abstract:
According to various embodiments, a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device may include providing a semiconductor workpiece including a device region at a first side of the semiconductor workpiece, wherein a mechanical stability of the semiconductor workpiece is insufficient to resist at least one back end process without damage, and depositing at least one conductive layer over a second side of the semiconductor workpiece opposite the first side of the semiconductor workpiece, wherein the at least one conductive layer increases the mechanical stability of the semiconductor workpiece to be sufficient to resist the at least one back end process without damage.
Abstract:
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of forming a semiconductor device includes forming a sacrificial layer over a first surface of a workpiece having the first surface and an opposite second surface. A membrane is formed over the sacrificial layer. A through hole is etched through the workpiece from the second surface to expose a surface of the sacrificial layer. At least a portion of the sacrificial layer is removed from the second surface to form a cavity under the membrane. The cavity is aligned with the membrane.
Abstract:
According to various embodiments, a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device may include providing a semiconductor workpiece including a device region at a first side of the semiconductor workpiece, wherein a mechanical stability of the semiconductor workpiece is insufficient to resist at least one back end process without damage, and depositing at least one conductive layer over a second side of the semiconductor workpiece opposite the first side of the semiconductor workpiece, wherein the at least one conductive layer increases the mechanical stability of the semiconductor workpiece to be sufficient to resist the at least one back end process without damage.
Abstract:
Described herein is a protective structure. The protective structure includes a semiconductor substrate, a first diode disposed at least one of in or on the semiconductor substrate and a diode arrangement disposed at least one of in or on the semiconductor substrate. The diode arrangement includes a stack of a second diode and a transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode connected in series with the second diode. The diode arrangement is in parallel with the first diode.
Abstract:
According to various embodiments, a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device may include providing a semiconductor workpiece including a device region at a first side of the semiconductor workpiece, wherein a mechanical stability of the semiconductor workpiece is insufficient to resist at least one back end process without damage, and depositing at least one conductive layer over a second side of the semiconductor workpiece opposite the first side of the semiconductor workpiece, wherein the at least one conductive layer increases the mechanical stability of the semiconductor workpiece to be sufficient to resist the at least one back end process without damage.
Abstract:
A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip, an inductor applied to the semiconductor chip. The inductor includes at least one winding. A space within the at least one winding is filled with a magnetic material.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, an inductor has a substrate, a conductor disposed above the substrate and a seamless ferromagnetic material surrounding at least a first portion of the conductor.