公开(公告)号：US20080157850A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11966953

申请日：2007-12-28

Applicant: Udo Ausserlechner ,  Mario Motz

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner ,  Mario Motz

IPC: H03K17/14 ,  H03K3/011 ,  H03K3/03

CPC classification number: G01D3/02 ,  H03K3/0322 ,  H03L1/022

Abstract: A compensating quantity-providing circuit includes a frequency signal generator having an output for a frequency signal the frequency of which depends on mechanical stress in a circuit, and a compensating quantity provider having an input for the frequency signal and an output for a compensating quantity which is based on the frequency signal.

Abstract translation: 补偿量提供电路包括具有频率信号的输出的频率信号发生器，频率信号的频率取决于电路中的机械应力，以及具有用于频率信号的输入和补偿量的输出的补偿量提供者， 是基于频率信号。

公开(公告)号：US20070188362A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-16

申请号：US11655772

申请日：2007-01-19

Applicant: Lukas Doerrer ,  Patrizia Greco ,  Mario Motz ,  Patrick Torta

Inventor： Lukas Doerrer ,  Patrizia Greco ,  Mario Motz ,  Patrick Torta

IPC: H03M3/00

CPC classification number: H03M3/338 ,  H03M3/424 ,  H03M3/452 ,  H03M3/454

Abstract: A multi-bit sigma/delta converter for converting an analog input signal into a digital output signal comprises a filter device for filtering the analog input signal which is added to a feedback signal to form an intermediate signal. An integrator device for integrating the filtered intermediate signal added to an inner feedback signal forms a quantizer input signal. A quantizer device quantizes the quantizer input signal to form the digital output signal. An inner feedback digital/analog converter is provided for converting the digital output signal directly into the inner feedback signal. A DEM device for performing dynamic element matching on the digital output signal and providing a matched digital signal is provided and a feedback digital/analog converter for converting the matched digital signal into the feedback signal is implemented.

Abstract translation: 用于将模拟输入信号转换为数字输出信号的多位Σ/Δ转换器包括滤波器装置，用于对加到反馈信号上的模拟输入信号进行滤波以形成中间信号。 用于对加到内反馈信号上的滤波后的中间信号进行积分的积分器装置形成量化器输入信号。 量化器装置量化量化器输入信号以形成数字输出信号。 提供内部反馈数字/模拟转换器，用于将数字输出信号直接转换成内部反馈信号。 提供了一种用于对数字输出信号执行动态元件匹配并提供匹配的数字信号的DEM装置，并且实现了用于将匹配的数字信号转换为反馈信号的反馈数/模转换器。

公开(公告)号：US20050195001A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US11054356

申请日：2005-02-09

Applicant: Mario Motz

Inventor： Mario Motz

IPC: G11C5/14 ,  G11C7/20 ,  G11C11/413 ,  G11C11/4193 ,  H03L7/00

CPC classification number: G11C11/413 ,  G11C5/143 ,  G11C7/20

Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit arrangement for production of a rest signal after a supply voltage (Vdd) has fallen and risen again, which circuit arrangement has two cross-coupled inverters (INV1, INV2) and an initialization circuit (S) which is connected to the input of one of the inverters (INV2), in which case the outputs of the inverters (INV1, INV2) are capacitively connected asymmetrically, and/or in which case the inverters (INV1, INV2) have different transfer voltages.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在电源电压（Vdd）下降并再次上升之后产生静止信号的电路装置，该电路装置具有两个交叉耦合的反相器（INV 1，INV 2）和一个初始化电路（S） 连接到反相器（INV2）中的一个的输入端，在这种情况下，反相器（INV 1，INV 2）的输出不对称地电容连接，和/或在这种情况下，反相器（INV 1，INV 2） 具有不同的转印电压。

公开(公告)号：US06433544B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-13

申请号：US09693537

申请日：2000-10-20

Applicant: Mario Motz

Inventor： Mario Motz

IPC: G01R3306

CPC classification number: G01R33/07 ,  H03F2200/261

Abstract: Described is a magnetic field sensor with a Hall element and a rectangular change-over switch, which controls the Hall element, dependent upon a timing signal. An active ladder-type filter creates a low pass filtered outlet signal. It uses OTA modules, which work with gyrator switching. By means of a chopper operation, capacitors, dependent on the timing signal, are charged alternately from the outlets of the OTA modules.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有霍尔元件和矩形转换开关的磁场传感器，其根据定时信号控制霍尔元件。 有源梯形滤波器产生低通滤波的输出信号。 它使用OTA模块，它可以与回转器切换。 通过斩波器操作，取决于定时信号的电容器从OTA模块的出口交替地充电。

公开(公告)号：US08917195B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-23

申请号：US13527120

申请日：2012-06-19

Applicant: Mario Motz ,  Udo Ausserlechner

Inventor： Mario Motz ,  Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: H03M1/00 ,  H03M1/02

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 digital to analog converter circuit is configured to convert an error signal into an analog signal that is received by the second circuit to reduce 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。 数模转换器电路被配置为将误差信号转换成由第二电路接收的模拟信号以减少纹波误差。

公开(公告)号：US08839677B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US13556633

申请日：2012-07-24

Applicant: Udo Ausserlechner ,  Mario Motz

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner ,  Mario Motz

IPC: G01B7/16 ,  G01L1/22

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

Abstract: Embodiments relate to stress sensors and methods of sensing stress. In an embodiment, a stress sensor comprises a vertical resistor. The vertical resistor can comprise, for example, an n-type resistor and can have various operating modes. The various operating modes can depend on a coupling configuration of terminals of the resistor and can provide varying piezo-coefficients with very similar temperature coefficients of resistances. Comparisons of resistances and piezo-coefficients in differing operating modes can provide a measure of mechanical stresses acting on the device.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及应力传感器和感测应力的方法。 在一个实施例中，应力传感器包括垂直电阻器。 垂直电阻器可以包括例如n型电阻器，并且可以具有各种操作模式。 各种操作模式可以取决于电阻器的端子的耦合配置，并且可以提供具有非常相似的电阻温度系数的变化的压电系数。 电阻和压电系数在不同操作模式下的比较可以提供作用在器件上的机械应力的量度。

公开(公告)号：US08829988B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US13617547

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Mario Motz ,  Manfred Bresch

Inventor： Mario Motz ,  Manfred Bresch

IPC: H03F1/02

CPC classification number: H03F3/38 ,  H03F1/02 ,  H03F3/387 ,  H03F3/45475 ,  H03F3/45977 ,  H03F2200/333 ,  H03F2200/411

Abstract: The present disclosure relate to a sensor system having a low offset error. In some embodiments, the sensor system comprises a sensor configured to generate a sensor signal, which is provided to a main signal path having a first chopping correction circuit and a second chopping correction circuit. The first and second chopping correction circuit chop the sensor signal at first and second frequencies to reduce offset errors, but in doing so generate first and second chopping ripple errors. A first digital offset feedback loop generates a first compensation signal, which is fed back into the main signal path to mitigate the first chopping ripple error. A second digital offset feedback loop generates a second compensation signal, which is fed back into the main signal path to mitigate the second chopping ripple error.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及具有低偏移误差的传感器系统。 在一些实施例中，传感器系统包括被配置为产生传感器信号的传感器，传感器信号被提供给具有第一斩波校正电路和第二斩波校正电路的主信号路径。 第一和第二斩波校正电路以第一和第二频率切断传感器信号以减少偏移误差，但是这样做产生第一和第二斩波纹差。 第一数字偏移反馈环路产生第一补偿信号，其被反馈到主信号路径以减轻第一斩波纹误差。 第二数字偏移反馈环路产生第二补偿信号，其被反馈到主信号路径以减轻第二斩波纹差。

公开(公告)号：US08717016B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US12711471

申请日：2010-02-24

Applicant: Udo Ausserlechner ,  Mario Motz

Inventor： Udo Ausserlechner ,  Mario Motz

IPC: G01R33/06

CPC classification number: H01L43/04 ,  G01R1/00 ,  G01R15/202 ,  G01R15/207 ,  H01L21/00 ,  H01L24/48 ,  H01L24/49 ,  H01L43/14 ,  H01L2221/00 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/4813 ,  H01L2224/48247 ,  H01L2224/48464 ,  H01L2224/49111 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/01068 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/19041 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/3025 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00012 ,  H01L2224/45099 ,  H01L2224/45015 ,  H01L2924/207

Abstract: Embodiments relate to current sensors and methods. In an embodiment, a current sensor comprises a conductor portion having a first portion and a second portion; at least three slots formed in the conductor portion between the first and second portions, each of the at least three slots having a length and at least one tip portion; at least two bridge portions each having a width separating two of the at least three slots and a length coupling the first and second portions; a first contact region disposed relative to the first portion and a second contact region disposed relative to the second portion; and at least one pair of magnetic sensor elements, a first pair of magnetic sensor elements arranged relative to and spaced apart from a first of the at least two bridge portions.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及电流传感器和方法。 在一个实施例中，电流传感器包括具有第一部分和第二部分的导体部分; 在所述第一和第二部分之间的所述导体部分中形成有至少三个槽，所述至少三个槽中的每一个具有长度和至少一个末端部分; 至少两个桥接部分，每个桥接部分具有分开所述至少三个狭槽中的两个的宽度和连接所述第一和第二部分的长度; 相对于第一部分设置的第一接触区域和相对于第二部分设置的第二接触区域; 以及至少一对磁性传感器元件，第一对磁性传感器元件相对于所述至少两个桥接部分中的第一个布置并相对于所述至少两个桥接部分中的第一个布置。

公开(公告)号：US08666701B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US13050286

申请日：2011-03-17

Applicant: Mario Motz

Inventor： Mario Motz

IPC: G06F15/00

CPC classification number: H03M1/06 ,  G01R33/0029 ,  G01R33/072 ,  H03M1/0836 ,  H03M1/12 ,  H03M1/48

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a magnetic sensor circuit having a magnetic field sensor device configured to generate a digital signal proportional to an applied magnetic field. An analog-to-digital converter converts the analog signal to a digital signal that is provided to a digital signal processing unit, which is configured to digitally track the analog output signal. The digital tracking unit comprises a delay removal circuitry configured to generate a plurality of digital signal component corresponding to a chopping phase. A non-delayed offset compensated digital output signal may be generated within the chopping phase by mathematically operating upon (e.g., adding or subtracting) the plurality of digital signal components, generated by the delay removal circuitry.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种磁传感器电路，其具有被配置为产生与所施加的磁场成比例的数字信号的磁场传感器装置。 模数转换器将模拟信号转换为提供给数字信号处理单元的数字信号，数字信号处理单元被配置为数字跟踪模拟输出信号。 数字跟踪单元包括延迟去除电路，其经配置以产​​生对应于斩波相位的多个数字信号分量。 在延迟去除电路产生的多个数字信号分量（例如，增加或减去）之后，可以在斩波阶段内产生非延迟偏移补偿数字输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US20140009221A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US13541863

申请日：2012-07-05

Applicant: Mario Motz ,  Udo Ausserlechner

Inventor： Mario Motz ,  Udo Ausserlechner

IPC: H01L25/00

CPC classification number: G01R33/0029 ,  G01R33/0082 ,  G01R33/072 ,  G01R33/077 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A vertical Hall sensor circuit includes an arrangement comprising a vertical Hall effect region of a first doping type, formed within a semiconductor substrate and having a stress dependency with respect to a Hall effect-related electrical characteristic. The vertical Hall sensor circuit further includes a stress compensation circuit which comprises at least one of a lateral resistor arrangement and a vertical resistor arrangement for generating a stress-dependent lateral resistor arrangement signal based on a reference signal provided to the stress compensation circuit, and for generating a stress-dependent vertical resistor arrangement signal based on the reference signal, respectively. The vertical Hall sensor circuit further includes a first circuit for providing a first signal to the arrangement based on at least one of the stress-dependent lateral resistor arrangement signal and the stress-dependent vertical resistor arrangement signal.

Abstract translation: 垂直霍尔传感器电路包括包括形成在半导体衬底内并具有与霍尔效应相关的电特性的应力依赖性的第一掺杂类型的垂直霍尔效应区域的布置。 垂直霍尔传感器电路还包括应力补偿电路，其包括横向电阻器布置和垂直电阻器布置中的至少一个，用于基于提供给应力补偿电路的参考信号产生应力依赖的横向电阻器布置信号，并且 分别基于参考信号产生应力依赖垂直电阻器布置信号。 垂直霍尔传感器电路还包括第一电路，用于基于应力依赖性横向电阻器布置信号和应力依赖垂直电阻器布置信号中的至少一个向布置提供第一信号。