公开(公告)号：US20160014916A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：US14795348

申请日：2015-07-09

Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner ,  Andreas Grassmann

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H01L23/367 ,  G01R31/28 ,  H01L25/10 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H01L23/473

CPC classification number: H05K5/0065 ,  G01R19/0092 ,  G01R31/2644 ,  G01R31/2884 ,  H01L23/3675 ,  H01L23/3735 ,  H01L23/473 ,  H01L23/49811 ,  H01L23/62 ,  H01L25/07 ,  H01L25/105 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/49171 ,  H05K1/0203 ,  H05K1/0296 ,  H05K1/053 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K2201/10151 ,  H05K2201/10287 ,  H05K2201/10416 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes a power electronics substrate having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first longitudinal side, a second longitudinal side opposite the first longitudinal side, a module frame, which is arranged to enclose the power electronics substrate, at least one power terminal which is arranged at the first longitudinal side and extends through the module frame, a further terminal, which is arranged at the second longitudinal side and extends through the module frame, at least one power semiconductor component which is arranged on the first surface of the power electronics substrate and is electrically connected to at least one power terminal, and at least one current sensor which is designed to measure a current in a power terminal. The at least one current sensor is arranged on the power terminal and has a signal output connected to the further terminal.

Abstract translation: 功率半导体模块包括电力电子基板，其具有第一表面，与第一表面相对的第二表面，第一纵向侧，与第一纵向侧相对的第二纵向侧，模块框架，其布置成封闭电力电子基板 至少一个功率端子，其布置在第一纵向侧并延伸穿过模块框架;另一个端子，其布置在第二纵向侧并延伸穿过模块框架;至少一个功率半导体部件，其布置在 电力电子基板的第一表面，并且电连接到至少一个电源端子，以及设计成测量电力端子中的电流的至少一个电流传感器。 所述至少一个电流传感器布置在所述电源端子上，并且具有连接到所述另一端子的信号输出。

公开(公告)号：US20150198679A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14618139

申请日：2015-02-10

Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: G01R33/09

CPC classification number: G01R33/091 ,  G01R15/205 ,  G01R33/072 ,  G01R33/093 ,  G01R33/096 ,  G01R33/098

Abstract: Embodiments relate to magnetic current sensors. In various embodiments, a current sensor can include a simple conductor having a constant cross-sectional profile, such as round, square or rectangular, and being generally free of any notches or slots to divert current and thereby having a simpler manufacturing process, lower resistance and improved mechanical robustness. In embodiments, the conductor can be formed of a non-magnetic conductive material, such as aluminum or copper.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及磁流传感器。 在各种实施例中，电流传感器可以包括具有恒定横截面轮廓的简单导体，例如圆形，正方形或矩形，并且通常没有任何切口或槽以转移电流，从而具有更简单的制造工艺，较低的电阻 并提高机械坚固性。 在实施例中，导体可以由诸如铝或铜的非磁性导电材料形成。

公开(公告)号：US20150137797A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14083643

申请日：2013-11-19

Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner ,  MARIO MOTZ

IPC: G01B7/30

CPC classification number: G01D5/145 ,  G01D3/08

Abstract: Embodiments relate to magnetic field angle sensing systems and methods. In an embodiment, a magnetic field angle sensing system configured to determine a rotational position of a magnetic field source around an axis, comprises N sensor devices arranged in a circle concentric to an axis, wherein N>1 and the sensor devices are spaced apart from one another by about (360/N) degrees along the circle, each sensor device comprising a magnetic field sensing device having a sensitivity plane comprising at least one reference direction of the magnetic field sensing device, wherein the magnetic field sensing device is sensitive to a magnetic field component in the sensitivity plane and configured to provide a signal related to a (co)sine of an angle between the reference direction and the magnetic field in the sensitivity plane; and circuitry coupled to the N sensor devices and configured to provide a signal indicative of a rotational position of a magnetic field source around the axis determined by combining the signals from the magnetic field sensing devices of the N sensor devices.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及磁场角度感测系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，被配置为确定围绕轴线的磁场源的旋转位置的磁场角度感测系统包括布置成与轴线同心的圆的N个传感器装置，其中N≥1且传感器装置与 沿着圆周彼此大约（360 / N）度，每个传感器装置包括具有包括磁场感测装置的至少一个参考方向的灵敏度平面的磁场感测装置，其中磁场感测装置对 灵敏度平面中的磁场分量，并且被配置为提供与灵敏度平面中的参考方向和磁场之间的角度的（共）正弦相关的信号; 以及电路，其耦合到所述N个传感器设备并且被配置为提供指示围绕所述轴确定的磁场源的旋转位置的信号，所述磁场源组合来自所述N个传感器设备的所述磁场感测设备的信号。

公开(公告)号：US08860153B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US13691293

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner ,  Volker Strutz

IPC: H01L27/14 ,  H01L29/82 ,  H01L29/84 ,  H01L25/16 ,  H01L21/50

CPC classification number: H01L25/16 ,  G01R15/207 ,  H01L21/50 ,  H01L23/3107 ,  H01L23/3121 ,  H01L23/552 ,  H01L2224/32257 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48247 ,  H01L2224/49171 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a semiconductor package includes a current rail comprising a first contact area and a second contact area, a first groove and a second groove, and a magnetic field generating portion. Along a current flow direction, the first groove is disposed between the first contact area and the magnetic field generating portion and the second groove is disposed between the magnetic field generating portion and the second contact area. The thickness of the current rail at the first groove is smaller than the thickness of the current rail at the first contact area.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例，半导体封装包括包括第一接触区域和第二接触区域的电流轨道，第一凹槽和第二凹槽以及磁场产生部分。 沿着电流流动方向，第一凹槽设置在第一接触区域和磁场产生部分之间，第二凹槽设置在磁场产生部分和第二接触区域之间。 第一沟槽处的电流轨道的厚度小于第一接触区域处的电流轨道的厚度。

公开(公告)号：US20140266269A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13832277

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner ,  Volker Strutz

IPC: G01R19/00

CPC classification number: G01R19/00 ,  G01R1/203 ,  G01R19/0092 ,  H02M2001/0009

Abstract: A multiple current sensor device or a multiple current shunt device includes at least two resistive sections comprising a first resistive section and a second resistive section, at least two connecting sections comprising a first connecting section and a second connecting section and a common connecting section. The first resistive section is electrically coupled in between the first connecting section and the common connecting section. The second resistive section is electrically coupled in between the second connecting section and the common connecting section. Using an embodiment may improve a trade-off between an efficient integration, a compact integration, a compact implementation and an accurate determination of at least one value indicative of at least one of multiple currents.

Abstract translation: 多电流传感器装置或多电流分路装置包括至少两个包括第一电阻部分和第二电阻部分的电阻部分，至少两个连接部分，包括第一连接部分和第二连接部分以及公共连接部分。 第一电阻部分电耦合在第一连接部分和公共连接部分之间。 第二电阻部分电耦合在第二连接部分和公共连接部分之间。 使用实施例可以改善有效集成，紧凑集成，紧凑实现以及精确确定指示多个电流中的至少一个的至少一个值的权衡。

公开(公告)号：US20130300407A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13873559

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: G01R19/00

CPC classification number: G01R15/18 ,  G01R15/207 ,  G01R19/00

Abstract: A current sensor includes a conductive element, and at least two magnetic field sensors arranged on the conductive element and configured to sense a magnetic field generated by a current through the conductive element, wherein the at least two magnetic field sensors are arranged on opposite sides of a line perpendicular to a current flow direction in the conductive element. The current sensor further includes an insulating layer arranged between the conductive element and the magnetic field sensors, and at least two conductor traces provided on the insulating layer, wherein one end of the conductor traces connects to a respective magnetic field sensor, and the other end of the conductor traces providing a terminal for outputting the sensor signals. The conductor traces are arranged such that they do not extend entirely around the conductive element.

Abstract translation: 电流传感器包括导电元件和布置在导电元件上并被配置为感测由通过导电元件的电流产生的磁场的至少两个磁场传感器，其中至少两个磁场传感器布置在 垂直于导电元件中的电流流动方向的线。 电流传感器还包括布置在导电元件和磁场传感器之间的绝缘层和设置在绝缘层上的至少两个导体迹线，其中导体迹线的一端连接到相应的磁场传感器，另一端 的导体迹线提供用于输出传感器信号的端子。 导体迹线被布置成使得它们不完全围绕导电元件延伸。

公开(公告)号：US11874140B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-16

申请号：US15369070

申请日：2016-12-05

Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: G01D5/14 ,  G01R33/07 ,  G01R33/00 ,  G01D5/16 ,  G01R33/09

CPC classification number: G01D5/145 ,  G01D5/16 ,  G01R33/0005 ,  G01R33/077 ,  G01R33/091

Abstract: A magnet for a magnetic angle sensing system, the magnet having a tapered geometry in parallel with a rotation axis of the magnet, and configured to be mounted to a rotatable member such that a thin end of the magnet is closer to a magnetic field sensing element located on the rotation axis than a broad end of the magnet.

公开(公告)号：US11073574B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-27

申请号：US16218852

申请日：2018-12-13

Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: G01N27/00 ,  G01R31/02 ,  G01R33/12 ,  G01R35/00 ,  G01R1/04 ,  G01R1/067 ,  G01R1/073 ,  G01R33/07 ,  G01D5/12 ,  G01D5/14 ,  G01B7/00 ,  G01R33/00

Abstract: A Hall sensor apparatus has a Hall effect field with at least five contacts which are wired to at least five connections, wherein none of the at least five contacts is wired to more than one of the at least five connections, a supply circuit and a measurement circuit. In a first operational phase, a supply current enters the Hall effect field or leaves the Hall effect field through one single connection of the at least five connections, and two differential signals are measured at different common-mode potentials in each case between two of the at least five connections. The measurement circuit is designed to combine the measured differential signals into a total signal.

公开(公告)号：US10978229B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-13

申请号：US16780353

申请日：2020-02-03

Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: G01D5/12 ,  H01F7/02 ,  G01R33/022 ,  G01D5/245

Abstract: A magnet arrangement including at least one magnetic element providing a modulated magnetization in a first direction and an essentially constant magnetization in a second direction different from the first direction.

公开(公告)号：US10746569B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-18

申请号：US15808958

申请日：2017-11-10

Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: G01D5/14 ,  G01D5/16

Abstract: A magnetic angle sensing system is suggested comprising first, second, and third magnetic sensing devices, a substrate comprising the first, second and third magnetic sensing devices, wherein the first, seconds and third magnetic sensing devices are each arranged such to be responsive to a magnetic field component that is perpendicular to a main surface of the substrate, wherein each or the first, second and third magnetic sensing devices comprises the same number of magnetic sensing elements, wherein the second magnetic sensing device is arranged on the semiconductor surface rotated by 120° in view of the first magnetic sensing device clockwise around a reference point, wherein the third magnetic sensing device is arranged on the semiconductor surface rotated by 120° in view of the first magnetic sensing device counter-clockwise around the reference point.