公开(公告)号：US09346441B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

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 ,  B60T8/88 ,  G01D3/08 ,  G01R31/26 ,  G01R31/28 ,  G01R31/00

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：US09110121B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US13443099

申请日：2012-04-10

Applicant: Mario Motz

Inventor： Mario Motz

IPC: G01R33/07 ,  G01N27/72

CPC classification number: G01R33/07 ,  G01R33/075

Abstract: A spinning current Hall sensor configured to provide a sequence of input signals in response to a bias current being applied to a sequence of terminals of Hall sensing elements of the Hall sensor, the terminals of the Halls sensing elements configured to be interconnected in a sequence of configurations between a bias current supply and ground, with the bias current supply being connected to and applying the bias current to a different one of the terminals of each configuration. A chopping circuit demodulates the sequence of input signals to provide a corresponding sequence of demodulated positive and negative signals, with a residual offset calibration signal for the spinning current Hall sensor being based on the sequence of demodulated positive and negative signals.

Abstract translation: 旋转电流霍尔传感器被配置为响应于施加到霍尔传感器的霍尔感测元件的一系列端子的偏置电流而提供一系列输入信号，霍尔感测元件的端子被配置为以 偏置电流源和接地之间的配置，偏置电流源连接到每个配置的不同的一个端子，并将偏置电流施加到不同的一个端子。 斩波电路解调输入信号的序列，以提供相应的解调的正和负信号序列，旋转电流霍尔传感器的残留偏移校准信号基于解调的正和负信号的序列。

公开(公告)号：US08896303B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US13488709

申请日：2012-06-27

Applicant: Udo Ausserlechner ,  Mario Motz

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner ,  Mario Motz

IPC: G01R33/07 ,  H01L43/10 ,  H01L27/22

CPC classification number: G01R33/077 ,  G01R33/07 ,  G01R33/075 ,  H01L27/22 ,  H01L43/065

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a vertical Hall-effect device. The device includes at least two supply terminals arranged to supply electrical energy to the first Hall-effect region; and at least one Hall signal terminal arranged to provide a first Hall signal from the first Hall-effect region. The first Hall signal is indicative of a magnetic field which is parallel to the surface of the semiconductor substrate and which acts on the first Hall-effect region. One or more of the at least two supply terminals or one or more of the at least one Hall signal terminal comprises a force contact and a sense contact.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种垂直霍尔效应装置。 该装置包括至少两个电源端子，其布置成向第一霍尔效应区域提供电能; 以及至少一个霍尔信号端子，其布置成从第一霍尔效应区域提供第一霍尔信号。 第一霍尔信号表示与半导体衬底的表面平行的并且作用在第一霍尔效应区上的磁场。 所述至少两个供电端子中的一个或多个或所述至少一个霍尔信号端子中的一个或多个包括力接触件和感测接点。

公开(公告)号：US08704514B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US12704069

申请日：2010-02-11

Applicant: Mario Motz ,  Udo Ausserlechner ,  Martin Mischitz

Inventor： Mario Motz ,  Udo Ausserlechner ,  Martin Mischitz

IPC: G01R33/02

CPC classification number: H01L27/22 ,  G01R15/207 ,  H01L43/04

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a semiconductor die including a first magnetic field sensor. The integrated circuit includes an isolation material layer over the first magnetic field sensor and a sintered metal layer over the isolation material layer. The first magnetic field sensor is configured to sense a magnetic field generated by a current passing through the sintered metal layer.

Abstract translation: 集成电路包括具有第一磁场传感器的半导体管芯。 集成电路包括第一磁场传感器上的隔离材料层和隔离材料层上的烧结金属层。 第一磁场传感器被配置为感测由通过烧结金属层的电流产生的磁场。

公开(公告)号：US08674690B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13570969

申请日：2012-08-09

Applicant: Mario Motz

Inventor： Mario Motz

IPC: G01R33/07

CPC classification number: G01R33/07 ,  G01R33/0035 ,  G01R33/0041

Abstract: A feedback control circuit comprises an adjustable element, a main signal path and a feedback control loop. The adjustable element is configured to offset a signal in accordance with an offset control signal and output an offset signal. The main signal path comprises a first comparator to process the offset signal to output a main signal. The feedback control loop comprises a second comparator to process the offset signal to output a tracking signal, a first signal evaluator to evaluate the tracking signal and a first controller to output the offset control signal based on the evaluated tracking signal. The feedback control loop further comprises a second signal evaluator to detect a difference between a signal property of the main signal and the tracking signal and a second controller to control one of the comparators or the adjustable element such that the difference is reduced.

Abstract translation: 反馈控制电路包括可调元件，主信号路径和反馈控制回路。 可调节元件被配置为根据偏移控制信号偏移信号并输出​​偏移信号。 主信号路径包括用于处理偏移信号以输出主信号的第一比较器。 反馈控制回路包括第二比较器，用于处理偏移信号以输出跟踪信号;第一信号评估器，用于评估跟踪信号;以及第一控制器，基于所估计的跟踪信号输出偏移控制信号。 反馈控制环路还包括第二信号评估器，用于检测主信号的信号特性和跟踪信号之间的差异;以及第二控制器，用于控制比较器之一或可调节元件，使得差值减小。

公开(公告)号：US20130342194A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13530235

申请日：2012-06-22

Applicant: Mario Motz ,  Udo Ausserlechner

Inventor： Mario Motz ,  Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: H01L27/22 ,  H01L43/06 ,  G01R33/07

CPC classification number: G01R33/077 ,  G01R33/066 ,  G01R33/07 ,  H01L27/22 ,  H01L43/065

Abstract: A vertical Hall sensor includes first and second vertical Hall effect regions in a semiconductor substrate, with first and second pluralities of contacts arranged at one side of the first or second vertical Hall effect regions, respectively. The second vertical Hall effect region is connected in series with the first vertical Hall effect region regarding a power supply. The vertical Hall sensor further includes first and second layers adjacent to the first and second vertical Hall effect regions at a side other than a side of the first or second pluralities of contacts. The first and second layers have different doping properties than the first and second vertical Hall effect regions and insulate the first and second vertical Hall effect regions from a bulk of the semiconductor substrate by at least one reverse-biased p-n junction per vertical Hall effect region during an operation of the vertical Hall sensor.

Abstract translation: 垂直霍尔传感器包括半导体衬底中的第一和第二垂直霍尔效应区域，第一和第二多个触点分别布置在第一或第二垂直霍尔效应区域的一侧。 第二垂直霍尔效应区域与关于电源的第一垂直霍尔效应区域串联连接。 垂直霍尔传感器还包括在除了第一或第二多个触点的一侧以外的一侧与第一和第二垂直霍尔效应区域相邻的第一和第二层。 第一和第二层具有与第一和第二垂直霍尔效应区域不同的掺杂特性，并且使绝缘半导体衬底的第一和第二垂直霍尔效应区域与每个垂直霍尔效应区域至少一个反向偏置pn结隔离 垂直霍尔传感器的操作。

公开(公告)号：US08466700B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US12406634

申请日：2009-03-18

Applicant: Mario Motz ,  Simon Hainz ,  Christof Bodner

Inventor： Mario Motz ,  Simon Hainz ,  Christof Bodner

IPC: G01R31/10

CPC classification number: G01D18/00 ,  G01D3/08 ,  G01R31/2829 ,  G01R31/31709

Abstract: A system including a first circuit and a second circuit. The first circuit includes analog components configured to receive an input signal and provide an output signal based on the input signal. The second circuit is configured to measure characteristics of the output signal to test the first circuit. At least one of the output signal and another output signal is fed back to provide the input signal and generate an oscillation in the output signal.

Abstract translation: 一种包括第一电路和第二电路的系统。 第一电路包括被配置为接收输入信号并且基于输入信号提供输出信号的模拟部件。 第二电路被配置为测量输出信号的特性以测试第一电路。 输出信号和另一个输出信号中的至少一个被反馈以提供输入信号并在输出信号中产生振荡。

公开(公告)号：US08358208B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-22

申请号：US12268926

申请日：2008-11-11

Applicant: Armin Satz ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Mario Motz ,  Martin Orasch

Inventor： Armin Satz ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Mario Motz ,  Martin Orasch

IPC: G08B13/26

CPC classification number: B60N2/002 ,  B60R21/0152 ,  B60R21/01532

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method for sensing a body includes measuring an impedance of a body occupying a seat over a plurality of frequencies and comparing the measured impedance of the body with a predefined body model. The method also includes determining whether the predefined body model corresponds to the measured impedance of the body.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，用于感测身体的方法包括测量在多个频率上占据座位的身体的阻抗，并将所测量的身体的阻抗与预定义的身体模型进行比较。 该方法还包括确定预定的身体模型是否对应于身体的测得的阻抗。

公开(公告)号：US20110308866A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-22

申请号：US12820289

申请日：2010-06-22

Applicant: Wolfgang Granig ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Mario Motz

Inventor： Wolfgang Granig ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Mario Motz

IPC: G08C21/00

CPC classification number: G01D5/24

Abstract: The disclosed invention provides a structure and method for easily measuring capacitive and/or resistive components of a sensor system. In one embodiment, the structure comprises a signal generator configured to output a load current to a measurement element containing measurement sensor elements and a parasitic capacitance. A controllable excitation voltage is generated, via integration of the load current on the parasitic capacitance, and output to the measurement sensor elements having capacitive and resistive components. The controlled voltage through the measurement device may be manipulated to cause the capacitive and resistive components to exhibit a transient effect. The resulting output current, provided from the measurement device therefore has transient response characteristics (e.g., the settling time, amplitude) that can be selectively measured by a measurement circuit to easily determine values of the capacitive and resistive measurement elements. Furthermore, dedicated demodulation techniques may be used to measure the capacitive and resistive components.

Abstract translation: 所公开的发明提供了一种用于容易地测量传感器系统的电容和/或电阻部件的结构和方法。 在一个实施例中，该结构包括被配置为将负载电流输出到包含测量传感器元件和寄生电容的测量元件的信号发生器。 通过负载电流对寄生电容的积分产生可控的激励电压，并输出到具有电容和电阻分量的测量传感器元件。 可以操纵通过测量装置的受控电压，以使电容和电阻组件呈现瞬时效应。 因此，从测量装置提供的所得输出电流具有可由测量电路选择性地测量的瞬态响应特性（例如，建立时间，振幅），以容易地确定电容和电阻测量元件的值。 此外，可以使用专用解调技术来测量电容和电阻分量。

公开(公告)号：US20100145580A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12122332

申请日：2008-05-16

Applicant: Armin Satz ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Mario Motz ,  Tobias Werth

Inventor： Armin Satz ,  Dirk Hammerschmidt ,  Mario Motz ,  Tobias Werth

IPC: B60R16/023 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G01R27/26 ,  G06F7/00 ,  B60R21/01

CPC classification number: B60R21/01532

Abstract: A system for capacitive object recognition including a pair of electrodes, one of the electrodes having an adjustable parameter, and a controller modeling current pathways formed by interaction of an object with an electric field between the pair electrodes as a network of capacitors. The controller is configured to set the adjustable parameter to a first setting and to apply a set of alternating current voltages to the pair electrodes and measure a resulting first set of current values at each of the electrodes, configured to set the adjustable parameter to a second setting and apply the set of alternating current voltages to the pair of electrodes and measure a resulting second set of current values at each of the electrodes, and configured to determine values for up to all capacitors of the network of capacitors based on the first and second sets of current values.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电容对象识别的系统，包括一对电极，其中一个电极具有可调整的参数，以及控制器建模由物体与电极之间的电场作为电容器网络而形成的电流通路。 控制器被配置为将可调节参数设置为第一设置并且将一组交流电压施加到对电极并且测量在每个电极处的所得到的第一组电流值，被配置为将可调节参数设置为第二 设置并将所述一组交流电压施加到所述一对电极并且测量在每个所述电极处的所得到的第二组电流值，并且被配置为基于所述第一和第二电极确定电容器网络的所有电容器的值 一组当前值。