公开(公告)号：US20150310326A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14640215

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS S.r.I.

Inventor： Giuliano FILPI ,  Antonio SISMUNDO

IPC: G06K19/077

CPC classification number: G06K19/07739

Abstract: An integrated circuit card includes a substrate and an integrated circuit carried by the substrate. A first sector is delimited by a first weakening line on the substrate, with the first sector being able to be separated from the substrate. A second sector is delimited by a second weakening line inside the first sector, with the second sector being able to be separated from the substrate and having the integrated circuit thereon. A disposable frame-piece is defined between the first and second weakening lines of the first and second sectors, and has a ring form. A breakage lug is arranged with respect to the disposable frame-piece to break the disposable frame-piece so that it is no longer intact, during separation of the second sector from the substrate.

Abstract translation: 集成电路卡包括基板和由基板承载的集成电路。 第一扇区由衬底上的第一弱化线限定，第一扇区能够与衬底分离。 第二扇区由第一扇区内的第二弱化线限定，第二扇区能够与衬底分离并且在其上具有集成电路。 一次性框架件限定在第一和第二扇区的第一和第二弱化线之间，并且具有环形。 相对于一次性框架件布置破损凸耳，以在第二扇区与基板分离期间破坏一次性框架件使得其不再完整。

公开(公告)号：US20150308829A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14332211

申请日：2014-07-15

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.I.

Inventor： Carlo Caminada ,  Luciano Prandi ,  Ernesto Lasalandra

IPC: G01C19/5712

CPC classification number: G01C19/5712 ,  G01C19/5726 ,  G01C19/5762

Abstract: A microelectromechanical gyroscope that includes a first mass oscillatable according to a first axis; an inertial sensor, including a second mass, drawn along by the first mass and constrained so as to oscillate according to a second axis, in response to a rotation of the gyroscope; a driving device coupled to the first mass so as to form a feedback control loop and configured to maintain the first mass in oscillation at a resonance frequency; and an open-loop reading device coupled to the inertial sensor for detecting displacements of the second mass according to the second axis. The driving device includes a read signal generator for supplying to the inertial sensor at least one read signal having the form of a square-wave signal of amplitude that sinusoidally varies with the resonance frequency.

Abstract translation: 一种微机电陀螺仪，其包括可根据第一轴可振荡的第一质量; 包括第二质量的惯性传感器，其响应于所述陀螺仪的旋转而被所述第一质量拉伸并被约束以便根据第二轴线振荡; 耦合到所述第一质量块的驱动装置，以便形成反馈控制回路并且被配置为将所述第一质量块以共振频率保持在振荡状态; 以及耦合到所述惯性传感器的开环读取装置，用于根据所述第二轴检测所述第二质量块的位移。 驱动装置包括一个读信号发生器，用于向惯性传感器提供至少一个具有振幅方波信号的形式的读信号，正弦波信号随谐振频率正弦变化。

公开(公告)号：US20150214841A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14603597

申请日：2015-01-23

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.I

Inventor： Stefano Ramorini ,  Alessandro Gasparini ,  Alberto Cattani

IPC: H02M3/158

CPC classification number: H02M3/158 ,  H02M1/36 ,  H02M3/1582 ,  H02M3/1584 ,  H02M3/1588 ,  H02M2001/0022 ,  H02M2001/0032 ,  Y02B70/1466 ,  Y02B70/16

Abstract: A converter includes an inductor configured to receive an input signal and output configured to supply an electrical load with an output signal. The converter operates to charge the inductor until a maximum pre-set current value is reached during a first operating condition in which the electrical load is not supplied. Next, the converter actively supplies the electrical load by partially discharging the inductor during a first time interval of a second operating condition. Then, the converter passively supplies the electrical load by the residual charge of the inductor during a second time interval, subsequent to the first time interval, of the second operating condition, by discharging the inductor completely.

Abstract translation: A转换器包括被配置为接收输入信号的电感器和被配置为向负载提供输出信号的输出。 转换器用于对电感器充电，直到在不提供电气负载的第一操作条件期间达到最大预设电流值。 接下来，转换器通过在第二操作条件的第一时间间隔期间部分地放电电感器来主动地供应电负载。 然后，通过完全放电电感器，在第二工作状态的第一时间间隔之后的第二时间间隔内，转换器被动地提供电感负载。

公开(公告)号：US08963589B1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US14152270

申请日：2014-01-10

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.I. ,  STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

Inventor： Lorenzo Ferrario ,  Roberto Trabattoni

IPC: H03K4/06 ,  H03K4/08

CPC classification number: H03K4/50

Abstract: An oscillator circuit selectively charges and discharges a capacitor with currents having variable magnitudes. A trimming circuit functions to measure a half period of the oscillator signal. The measured half period is compared to a reference period to generate an error signal. The variable magnitudes of one or the other or both of the current for sourcing or sinking at the capacitor are adjusted in response to the error signal.

Abstract translation: 振荡器电路选择性地对具有可变幅度的电流充电和放电电容器。 微调电路用于测量振荡器信号的一半周期。 将测量的半周期与参考周期进行比较以产生误差信号。 响应于误差信号来调整用于在电容器处供电或吸收的电流中的一个或另一个或两个的可变量。

公开(公告)号：US20150002703A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14319858

申请日：2014-06-30

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.I.

Inventor： Salvatore CURTI ,  Arcangelo Ranieri BRUNA

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  G02B13/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/23212 ,  G02B13/009 ,  H04N5/23296

Abstract: In an embodiment, focusing an image-capture device such as, e.g., a camera including an optical system displaceable in opposite directions (A, B) via a focusing actuator, is controlled by evaluating a scale factor for the images acquired by the device. An accumulated value of the variations of the scale factor over a time interval (e.g., over a number of frames) is produced and the absolute value thereof is compared against a threshold. If the threshold is reached, which may be indicative of a zoom movement resulting in image de-focusing, a refocusing action is activated by displacing the optical system via the focusing actuator in the one or the other of the opposite focusing directions (A or B) as a function of whether the accumulated value exhibits an increase or a decrease (i.e., whether the accumulated value is positive or negative).

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，通过评估由装置获取的图像的比例因子来控制诸如例如包括通过聚焦致动器在相反方向（A，B）可移位的光学系统的照相机的图像捕获装置的聚焦。 产生在时间间隔（例如，多个帧数）上的比例因子的变化的累积值，并将其绝对值与阈值进行比较。 如果达到阈值，其可以指示导致图像去聚焦的变焦移动，则通过在相对的聚焦方向（A或B中的一个或另一个）中的聚焦致动器移位光学系统来激活重新聚焦动作 ）作为累加值是否呈现增加或减少（即，累积值是正还是负）的函数。

公开(公告)号：US20150001645A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14316583

申请日：2014-06-26

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.I. ,  STMicroelectronics International N.V.

Inventor： Dino Faralli ,  Benedetto Vigna ,  Laura Maria Castoldi

IPC: B81B7/00 ,  B81C1/00

CPC classification number: B81B7/0061 ,  B81B2201/0264 ,  B81B2203/0127 ,  B81B2207/012 ,  B81C1/00269 ,  B81C2203/0118 ,  H01L2224/32145 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/10155 ,  H01L2924/15151 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: A MEMS device wherein a die of semiconductor material has a first face and a second face. A membrane is formed in or on the die and faces the first surface. A cap is fixed to the first face of the first die and is spaced apart from the membrane by a space. The die is fixed, on its second face, to an ASIC, which integrates a circuit for processing the signals generated by the die. The ASIC is in turn fixed on a support. A packaging region coats the die, the cap, and the ASIC and seals them from the outside environment. A fluidic path is formed through the support, the ASIC, and the first die, and connects the membrane and the first face of the die with the outside, without requiring holes in the cap.

Abstract translation: 一种MEMS器件，其中半导体材料的管芯具有第一面和第二面。 在模具中或模具上形成膜并面向第一表面。 盖子固定在第一模具的第一面上并且与隔膜隔开一个空间。 芯片在其第二面被固定到ASIC，其集成了用于处理由芯片产生的信号的电路。 ASIC依次固定在支持上。 包装区域涂覆模具，盖子和ASIC，并将它们与外部环境密封。 通过支撑件，ASIC和第一模具形成流体路径，并且将膜和模具的第一面与外部连接，而不需要在盖中的孔。

公开(公告)号：US20140314254A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US14254511

申请日：2014-04-16

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.I.

Inventor： Sebastiano Conti ,  Marco Salina ,  Luca Lamagna ,  Matteo Perletti

IPC: H04R23/00 ,  H04R31/00

CPC classification number: H04R23/00 ,  H04R19/005 ,  H04R19/04 ,  H04R31/00 ,  Y10T29/49005

Abstract: A micromechanical structure for a MEMS capacitive acoustic transducer, has: a substrate made of semiconductor material, having a front surface lying in a horizontal plane; a membrane, coupled to the substrate and designed to undergo deformation in the presence of incident acoustic-pressure waves; a fixed electrode, which is rigid with respect to the acoustic-pressure waves and is coupled to the substrate by means of an anchorage structure, in a suspended position facing the membrane to form a detection capacitor. The anchorage structure has at least one pillar element, which is at least in part distinct from the fixed electrode and supports the fixed electrode in a position parallel to the horizontal plane.

Abstract translation: 一种用于MEMS电容式声换能器的微机械结构，具有：由半导体材料制成的基板，其前表面位于水平面; 膜，其耦合到基底并设计成在存在入射声压波的情况下经历变形; 固定电极，其相对于声压波是刚性的，并且通过锚定结构耦合到衬底，处于面向膜的悬挂位置以形成检测电容器。 锚固结构具有至少一个柱元件，其至少部分地不同于固定电极，并且将固定电极支撑在平行于水平面的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08847340B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US13907077

申请日：2013-05-31

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.I.

Inventor： Lorenzo Baldo ,  Chantal Combi ,  Mario Francesco Cortese

IPC: H01L29/84 ,  G01L19/14 ,  B81B7/00

CPC classification number: B81B7/0061 ,  B81B2201/0257 ,  B81B2201/0264 ,  B81C2203/0154 ,  G01L19/141 ,  G01L19/147 ,  G01L19/148 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48247 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/1461 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Electronic device including a substrate provided with at least one passing opening, a MEMS device with a differential sensor provided with a first and a second surface having at least one portion sensitive to chemical and/or physical variations of fluids present in correspondence with a first and a second opposed active surface thereof. The first surface of the MEMS device leaves the first active surface exposed and the second surface being provided with a further opening which exposes said second opposed active surface, the electronic device being characterized in that the first surface of the MEMS device faces the substrate and is spaced therefrom by a predetermined distance, the sensitive portion being aligned to the passing opening of the substrate, and in that it also comprises a protective package, which incorporates at least partially the MEMS device and the substrate.

Abstract translation: 包括设置有至少一个通过开口的基板的电子设备，具有差分传感器的MEMS装置，其具有第一和第二表面，所述第一和第二表面具有至少一部分，其对于与第一和第二表面相对应地存在的流体的化学和/或物理变化敏感; 其第二相对的有效表面。 MEMS器件的第一表面离开暴露的第一有源表面，并且第二表面设置有暴露所述第二相对有效表面的另一开口，该电子器件的特征在于，MEMS器件的第一表面面向衬底，并且是 与其隔开预定距离，敏感部分与衬底的通过开口对准，并且其还包括至少部分地结合MEMS器件和衬底的保护封装。

公开(公告)号：US20140218073A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14160921

申请日：2014-01-22

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS S.r.I.

Inventor： Maurizio ZUFFADA ,  Enrico Stefano TEMPORITI MILANI ,  Antonio FINCATO

IPC: H03K3/012

CPC classification number: H03K3/012 ,  G02F1/0121 ,  H03F3/4508 ,  H03F2203/45318 ,  H03F2203/45394 ,  H03K17/0416 ,  H03K17/10 ,  H03K19/0175

Abstract: An electrical-optical modulator may function at high data rates and may be realized in comparably low cost silicon base technology, typically in BJT, BiCMOS or CMOS technologies. The output signal path may include a high transition frequency BJT and by using an active load constituted by a MOS driven by an inverted version of the modulating signal that drives the BJT, the falling edge of the output signal is sped up.

Abstract translation: 电光调制器可以以高数据速率工作，并且可以通过比较低成本的硅基技术实现，通常在BJT，BiCMOS或CMOS技术中。 输出信号路径可以包括高转换频率BJT，并且通过使用由驱动BJT的调制信号的反转版本驱动的MOS构成的有源负载，输出信号的下降沿被加快。

公开(公告)号：US20140197452A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US14150264

申请日：2014-01-08

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.I.

Inventor： Leonardo Fragapane ,  Antonino Alessandria

IPC: H01L29/739 ,  H01L29/66

CPC classification number: H01L29/4236 ,  H01L29/1095 ,  H01L29/401 ,  H01L29/66348 ,  H01L29/66666 ,  H01L29/66734 ,  H01L29/7397 ,  H01L29/7827

Abstract: A device includes an epitaxial region extending into a front surface of a chip. A portion of the chip adjacent the epitaxial region defines a collector. A gate is provided in a trench extending into the epitaxial region from the front surface. An emitter includes a body extending into the epitaxial region at a first side of the trench and a source extending into the body region from the front surface at the trench. A dummy emitter extends into the epitaxial region from the front surface at a second side of the trench opposite said first side. The dummy emitter lacks the source. The gate extends along a first wall of the trench facing the emitter region. A dummy gate is formed in the trench in a manner electrically isolated from the gate and extending along a second wall of the trench opposite said first wall.

Abstract translation: 一种器件包括延伸到芯片前表面的外延区域。 与外延区域相邻的芯片的一部分限定了集电极。 栅极设置在从前表面延伸到外延区域的沟槽中。 发射器包括在沟槽的第一侧延伸到外延区域中的主体和从沟槽的前表面延伸到主体区域中的源极。 虚拟发射器在与第一侧相对的沟槽的第二侧处从前表面延伸到外延区域中。 虚拟发射器缺乏源。 栅极沿面向发射极区域的沟槽的第一壁延伸。 在沟槽中以与栅极电隔离并沿着与第一壁相对的沟槽的第二壁延伸的方式形成虚拟栅极。