公开(公告)号：US10319866B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-11

申请号：US15431109

申请日：2017-02-13

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Fabio Alessio Marino ,  Paolo Menegoli ,  Narasimhulu Kanike ,  Francesco Carobolante

IPC: H01L29/93 ,  H01L29/06 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01G7/00 ,  H01L27/08 ,  H01L29/94

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a semiconductor variable capacitor. The semiconductor variable capacitor generally includes a semiconductor region, an insulative layer disposed above the semiconductor region, and a first non-insulative region disposed above the insulative layer. In certain aspects, a second non-insulative region is disposed adjacent to the semiconductor region, and a control region is disposed adjacent to the semiconductor region such that a capacitance between the first non-insulative region and the second non-insulative region is configured to be adjusted by varying a control voltage applied to the control region. In certain aspects, the first non-insulative region is disposed above a first portion of the semiconductor region and a second portion of the semiconductor region, and the first portion and the second portion of the semiconductor region are disposed adjacent to a first side and a second side, respectively, of the control region or the second non-insulative region.

公开(公告)号：US10181533B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-15

申请号：US15850118

申请日：2017-12-21

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Fabio Alessio Marino ,  Paolo Menegoli ,  Narasimhulu Kanike ,  Francesco Carobolante ,  Qingqing Liang

IPC: H01L29/93 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L21/285 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/45

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a semiconductor variable capacitor. The semiconductor variable capacitor generally includes a first non-insulative region disposed above a semiconductor region, and a second non-insulative region disposed adjacent to the semiconductor region. In certain aspects, the semiconductor variable capacitor also includes a first silicide layer disposed above the second non-insulative region, wherein the first silicide layer overlaps at least a portion of the semiconductor region. In certain aspects, a control region may be disposed adjacent to the semiconductor region such that a capacitance between the first non-insulative region and the second non-insulative region is configured to be adjusted by varying a control voltage applied to the control region.

公开(公告)号：US09882066B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US15429252

申请日：2017-02-10

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Fabio Alessio Marino ,  Paolo Menegoli ,  Narasimhulu Kanike ,  Francesco Carobolante ,  Qingqing Liang

IPC: H01L29/93 ,  H01L29/45 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L21/285 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L29/66

CPC classification number: H01L29/93 ,  H01L21/28052 ,  H01L21/28518 ,  H01L29/456 ,  H01L29/4933 ,  H01L29/66174 ,  H01L29/66189

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a semiconductor variable capacitor. The semiconductor variable capacitor generally includes a first non-insulative region disposed above a semiconductor region, and a second non-insulative region disposed adjacent to the semiconductor region. In certain aspects, the semiconductor variable capacitor also includes a first silicide layer disposed above the second non-insulative region, wherein the first silicide layer overlaps at least a portion of the semiconductor region. In certain aspects, a control region may be disposed adjacent to the semiconductor region such that a capacitance between the first non-insulative region and the second non-insulative region is configured to be adjusted by varying a control voltage applied to the control region.

公开(公告)号：US20170093167A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US14863538

申请日：2015-09-24

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： William Henry Von Novak, III ,  Francesco Carobolante ,  Linda Stacey Irish ,  Charles Edward Wheatley ,  Paolo Menegoli

IPC: H02J5/00

CPC classification number: H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/80

Abstract: An apparatus for wirelessly receiving power via a wireless field generated by a transmitter includes a resonator configured to generate electrical current to power or charge a load based on a voltage induced in the resonator in response to the wireless field, a first variable capacitor electrically coupled to the resonator and configured to adjust a first capacitance of the first variable capacitor responsive to a first control signal, a second variable capacitor electrically coupled to the resonator and configured to adjust a second capacitance of the second variable capacitor responsive to a second control signal, and a control circuit configured to adjust and apply the first control signal and the second control signal to the first variable capacitor and the second variable capacitor, respectively, to adjust a resonant frequency of the resonator and a voltage output to the load based on an electrical characteristic indicative of a level of power output to the load.

公开(公告)号：US09419470B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14273234

申请日：2014-05-08

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： William Henry Von Novak, III ,  Francesco Carobolante ,  Weston Daniel Braun

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H01F27/42 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J17/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/90 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/60

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to detection and validation of wirelessly chargeable devices positioned within a charging region of a wireless power transmitter. A device may include a detection circuit comprising an oscillator, the detection circuit configured to detect a change in a frequency of the oscillator. The device may also include a wireless power transmitter configured to determine whether a chargeable device is positioned within a charging region of the transmitter upon the detection circuit detecting the change in the frequency of the oscillator, wherein the transmitter further configured to be selectively electrically isolated from the detection circuit.

Abstract translation: 示例性实施例涉及位于无线功率发射器的充电区域内的无线可充电装置的检测和验证。 设备可以包括检测电路，该检测电路包括振荡器，该检测电路被配置为检测振荡器的频率变化。 所述设备还可以包括无线电力发射机，其被配置为在所述检测电路检测所述振荡器的频率的变化时，确定所述可充电设备是否位于所述发射机的充电区域内，其中所述发射机还被配置为选择性地电隔离 检测电路。

公开(公告)号：US20160006293A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14616021

申请日：2015-02-06

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Seong Heon Jeong ,  Mei-Li Chi ,  Curtis Gong ,  David George Fern ,  Francesco Carobolante

IPC: H02J7/02 ,  H02J5/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/263 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04B5/0075

Abstract: A method and system for providing wireless power transfer through a metal object is provided. In one aspect, an apparatus for wirelessly receiving power via a magnetic field is provided. The apparatus includes a metal cover including an inner portion and an outer portion. The outer portion is configured to form a loop around the inner portion of the metal cover. The outer portion is configured to inductively couple power via the magnetic field. The apparatus includes a receive circuit electrically coupled to the outer portion and configured to receive a current from the outer portion generated in response to the magnetic field. The receive circuit is configured to charge or power a load based on the current.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种通过金属物体提供无线电力传输的方法和系统。 一方面，提供一种经由磁场无线接收电力的装置。 该装置包括金属盖，其包括内部部分和外部部分。 外部构造成围绕金属盖的内部部分形成环。 外部部分被配置为通过磁场感应地耦合电力。 该装置包括电耦合到外部部分并被配置为接收来自响应于该磁场产生的外部部分的电流的接收电路。 接收电路被配置为基于电流对负载充电或供电。

公开(公告)号：US20150028803A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US14337049

申请日：2014-07-21

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Sumukh Ashok Shevde ,  Joseph Najib Maalouf ,  Francesco Carobolante

IPC: H02J7/02 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/007 ,  H02J7/045 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/60 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04M1/80

Abstract: Systems and methods for converting voltages between different voltage levels in a receiver are disclosed. In an aspect, a wireless power receiver apparatus for charging a chargeable device is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of receive antennas disposed on a cover of the chargeable device, wherein at least one of the plurality of receive antennas is configured to wirelessly receive power according to a wireless charging protocol different from at least one other of the plurality of receive antennas. The apparatus includes a switching circuit disposed on the cover and configured to receive the wireless power from at least one of the plurality of receive antennas and selectively provide a respective voltage from a corresponding one of the plurality of receive antennas across an output configured to be connected to an input of the chargeable device.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在接收机中转换不同电压电平之间的电压的系统和方法。 一方面，提供了一种用于对可计费装置充电的无线电力接收装置。 该装置包括设置在可计费装置的盖上的多个接收天线，其中，所述多个接收天线中的至少一个被配置为根据与所述多个接收中的至少另一个接收不同的无线充电协议来无线地接收电力 天线。 该装置包括设置在盖上并被配置为从多个接收天线中的至少一个接收无线电力的切换电路，并且选择性地提供来自多个接收天线中的对应的一个的相应电压跨越被配置为被连接的输出 到可计费装置的输入。