公开(公告)号：US08598853B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-03

申请号：US13178327

申请日：2011-07-07

Applicant: Benjamin Tang ,  Scott Wilson Southwell ,  Kenneth Ostrom

Inventor： Benjamin Tang ,  Scott Wilson Southwell ,  Kenneth Ostrom

IPC: H02J9/00

CPC classification number: H02M3/158 ,  H02M3/157 ,  H02M3/1584 ,  Y10T307/565

Abstract: A method of balancing current supplied by a plurality of regulators coupled to a load includes: measuring an average load current supplied by each regulator; determining an overall average current to be shared by the plurality of regulators; comparing each average load current with the overall average current to be shared by the plurality of regulators; and adjusting an output current of one or more of the plurality of regulators so that the plurality of regulators supply the same current to the load.

Abstract translation: 一种平衡由耦合到负载的多个调节器提供的电流的方法包括：测量由每个调节器提供的平均负载电流; 确定由多个监管机构共享的整体平均电流; 将每个平均负载电流与由多个调节器共享的总平均电流进行比较; 以及调节所述多个调节器中的一个或多个的输出电流，使得所述多个调节器向所述负载提供相同的电流。

公开(公告)号：US08360097B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US12107455

申请日：2008-04-22

Applicant: Justin A. Tanner ,  Larry Blessing ,  Doug Kortum ,  Benjamin Tang

Inventor： Justin A. Tanner ,  Larry Blessing ,  Doug Kortum ,  Benjamin Tang

IPC: F16K31/124 ,  F16K31/363 ,  F16K31/383 ,  F15B11/10 ,  F15B11/15 ,  F15B13/042 ,  F15B13/044 ,  F02K7/08 ,  F02K7/10

CPC classification number: F16K31/1655 ,  F16K1/221 ,  Y10T137/777

Abstract: Embodiments of a valve actuator are provided for adjusting the position of a main valve element in relation to the pressure of a fluid supplied by a supply duct. The valve actuator includes a housing, a control pressure valve disposed in the housing, and a piston slidably disposed in the housing and mechanically coupled to the main valve element. The housing has a control pressure chamber therein, which is configured to be fluidly coupled to the supply duct. The control pressure valve is configured to substantially impede fluid flow into the control pressure chamber until the fluid pressure within the supply duct surpasses a minimum actuation pressure. The piston normally resides in a first position and is configured to move toward a second position as the pressure within the control pressure chamber increases.

Abstract translation: 提供阀致动器的实施例用于相对于由供应管道供应的流体的压力来调节主阀元件的位置。 阀致动器包括壳体，设置在壳体中的控制压力阀，以及可滑动地设置在壳体中并机械联接到主阀元件的活塞。 外壳在其中具有控制压力室，其被构造成流体地联接到供应管道。 控制压力阀构造成基本阻止流体进入控制压力室，直到供应管道内的流体压力超过最小致动压力。 活塞通常位于第一位置，并且构造成随着控制压力室内的压力增加而向第二位置移动。

公开(公告)号：US20120299150A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：US13116840

申请日：2011-05-26

Applicant: Benjamin Tang ,  Laura Carpenter ,  Kenneth Ostrom ,  Frank Daeche

Inventor： Benjamin Tang ,  Laura Carpenter ,  Kenneth Ostrom ,  Frank Daeche

IPC: H01L27/04 ,  H01L21/60

CPC classification number: H01L23/485 ,  H01L23/36 ,  H01L23/645 ,  H01L24/06 ,  H01L24/24 ,  H01L24/25 ,  H01L24/32 ,  H01L24/73 ,  H01L24/82 ,  H01L25/165 ,  H01L2224/06181 ,  H01L2224/24011 ,  H01L2224/24105 ,  H01L2224/24246 ,  H01L2224/291 ,  H01L2224/2919 ,  H01L2224/32245 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/82039 ,  H01L2224/82101 ,  H01L2224/82106 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/19041 ,  H01L2924/19042 ,  H01L2924/19043 ,  H01L2924/19104 ,  H01L2924/19105 ,  H01L2924/0665 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes a power semiconductor die, a metal substrate, a patterned metallization layer, a plurality of padless electrical connections, a plurality of vias and an inductor. The power semiconductor die has a top surface, an opposing bottom surface and a plurality of sides extending between the top and bottom surfaces. The metal substrate is attached to the bottom surface of the die. The patterned metallization layer is disposed above the top surface of the die. The plurality of padless electrical connections are at the top surface of the die and connect the patterned metallization layer to the die. The plurality of vias are disposed adjacent one or more of the sides of the die and electrically connected to the patterned metallization layer at a first end of the plurality of vias and to the metal substrate at a second end of the plurality of vias.

Abstract translation: 功率半导体模块包括功率半导体管芯，金属衬底，图案化金属化层，多个无焊接电连接，多个通孔和电感器。 功率半导体管芯具有顶表面，相对的底表面和在顶表面和底表面之间延伸的多个边。 金属基板附接到模具的底表面。 图案化的金属化层设置在模具的顶表面之上。 多个无衬垫电连接在管芯的顶表面处，并且将图案化的金属化层连接到管芯。 多个通孔邻近管芯的一个或多个侧面设置，并且在多个通孔的第一端处与图案化的金属化层电连接，并且在多个通孔的第二端处与金属衬底电连接。

公开(公告)号：US08044650B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US12332627

申请日：2008-12-11

Applicant: Benjamin Tang ,  Timothy M. Ng ,  Kenneth Ostrom

Inventor： Benjamin Tang ,  Timothy M. Ng ,  Kenneth Ostrom

IPC: G05F1/40

CPC classification number: H02M3/1584 ,  H02M2001/0009

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for current sensing in mutually coupled inductors according to various aspects of the present invention may operate in conjunction with a control system adapted to control current through the inductors and multiple current sensors connected to the control system. Each current sensor may comprise a series combination comprising a capacitor and a resistor. The series combination may be connected in parallel with one of the inductors, and may be adapted to generate branch inductor current signals according to a sensed current in the connected inductor. In addition, a coupling capacitor may be coupled between at least two of the current sensors to compensate a time constant of the current sensor for mutual coupling inductance between the inductors.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的各个方面的相互耦合的电感器中的电流感测的方法和装置可以与适于控制通过电感器的电流和连接到控制系统的多个电流传感器的控制系统一起工作。 每个电流传感器可以包括包括电容器和电阻器的串联组合。 串联组合可以与电感器中的一个并联连接，并且可以适于根据所连接的电感器中的感测电流产生分支电感器电流信号。 此外，耦合电容器可耦合在至少两个电流传感器之间，以补偿电流传感器在电感器之间的互耦合电感的时间常数。

公开(公告)号：US07570036B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-04

申请号：US10938031

申请日：2004-09-10

Applicant: Benjamin Tang ,  Robert T. Carroll ,  Scott Wilson Southwell

Inventor： Benjamin Tang ,  Robert T. Carroll ,  Scott Wilson Southwell

IPC: G05F1/575

CPC classification number: H02M3/1584

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-phase pulse width modulated voltage regulator and method in which transient voltage excursions or deviations that exceed the load line voltage by more than a pre-determined amount are detected by an ATR circuit and a correction signal is applied. The correction signal is in the form of asynchronous pulses and the number of such pulses is a function of the magnitude of the voltage excursion as determined by the number of thresholds that are exceeded. Also disclosed is an adaptive voltage positioning (AVP) circuit and method for early detection of a transient event by sensing voltage changes at the load and adjusting the target voltage with pre-determined current values prior to the time that ATR event changes in the current at the load are detected.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种多相脉宽调制电压调节器和方法，其中通过ATR电路检测超过负载线电压超过预定量的瞬态电压偏移或偏差，并且施加校正信号。 校正信号是异步脉冲的形式，并且这样的脉冲的数量是由超过的阈值的数量确定的电压偏移的大小的函数。 还公开了一种用于通过感测负载上的电压变化来早期检测瞬态事件的自适应电压定位（AVP）电路和方法，并且在ATR事件在电流当前变化的时刻之前用预定电流值调节目标电压 检测负载。

公开(公告)号：US20070075692A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11538218

申请日：2006-10-03

Applicant: Kenneth Ostrom ,  Benjamin Tang ,  Tim Ng ,  Clifford Duong

Inventor： Kenneth Ostrom ,  Benjamin Tang ,  Tim Ng ,  Clifford Duong

IPC: G05F1/00

CPC classification number: G05F1/618 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/305

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for regulating power supply according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with an electronic system configured to interface with a primary voltage regulator. The electronic system comprises a load configured to receive supply current from the primary voltage regulator and a secondary voltage regulator. The secondary voltage regulator includes at least one current source coupled to the load and is configured to provide current to the load. The secondary voltage regulator further comprises a control circuit coupled to the current source and the load, which determines a current demand for the load exceeding the supply current received from the primary voltage regulator, and adjusts the current provided to the load by the current source according to the current demand.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的各个方面的用于调节电源的方法和装置与配置成与初级电压调节器接口的电子系统一起工作。 电子系统包括被配置为从主电压调节器和次级电压调节器接收电源电流的负载。 次级电压调节器包括耦合到负载的至少一个电流源，并被配置为向负载提供电流。 次级电压调节器还包括耦合到电流源和负载的控制电路，其确定负载的电流需求超过从主电压调节器接收的电源电流，并且根据电流源调整提供给负载的电流， 到目前的需求。

公开(公告)号：US20050259637A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-24

申请号：US10850977

申请日：2004-05-21

Applicant: Thomas Chu ,  Tao Jin ,  Francis Magee ,  Steven Richman ,  Benjamin Tang

Inventor： Thomas Chu ,  Tao Jin ,  Francis Magee ,  Steven Richman ,  Benjamin Tang

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/12

CPC classification number: H04L41/12 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L61/00

Abstract: Reduction of administrative overhead in maintaining network information, rapid convergence on an optimal routing path through the data network, and utilization of only required network resources are realized by a novel method for establishing a call path between network users. The method is based upon deployment of a network information server that stores network topology information and that is addressable by each end user. In this method, the network information server receives a request to establish a call path. The request identifies at least the calling party. In response to the request, the network information server determines a network traversal between the calling party and a root network wherein the network traversal includes call path information about the sub-networks between the calling party and the root network. The request for establishing a call path can also identify the called party. Based on the calling and called party identification, the network information server also determines a second network traversal between the called party and the root network. The second network traversal is sent to either the calling party or the called party or to both the calling and called parties. The server can determine an intersection of the traversals and send the intersection information to the parties. The intersection information is known as a merge point and represents an optimal call path between the parties.

Abstract translation: 通过一种在网络用户之间建立呼叫路径的新颖方法，实现了维护网络信息管理开销，通过数据网络优化路由路径快速收敛以及仅需要网络资源利用的管理开销。 该方法基于网络信息服务器的部署，网络信息服务器存储网络拓扑信息，并且可由每个最终用户寻址。 在该方法中，网络信息服务器接收建立呼叫路径的请求。 该请求至少标识主叫方。 响应于该请求，网络信息服务器确定呼叫方和根网络之间的网络遍历，其中，网络遍历包括关于呼叫方和根网络之间的子网络的呼叫路径信息。 建立呼叫路径的请求也可以标识被叫方。 基于呼叫方和被叫方识别，网络信息服务器还确定被叫方与根网络之间的第二网络遍历。 第二个网络遍历被发送到呼叫方或被叫方，或者呼叫方和被叫方。 服务器可以确定遍历的交集，并将交叉路口信息发送给各方。 交叉路口信息称为合并点，表示双方之间的最佳通话路径。

公开(公告)号：US06710989B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US10222421

申请日：2002-08-16

Applicant: Kenneth Ostrom ,  Benjamin Tang ,  Tim Ng ,  Keith Nelson Bassett

Inventor： Kenneth Ostrom ,  Benjamin Tang ,  Tim Ng ,  Keith Nelson Bassett

IPC: H02H300

CPC classification number: G06F1/305

Abstract: A sense circuit and a system including a sense circuit are disclosed. The sense circuit is configured to measure and change in current with respect to time and/or a change in voltage across a portion of a substrate.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种感测电路和包括感测电路的系统。 感测电路被配置为相对于衬底的一部分上的时间和/或电压变化来测量和改变电流。

公开(公告)号：US06219254B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-17

申请号：US09286282

申请日：1999-04-05

Applicant: Gershon Akerling ,  James M. Anderson ,  John W. Spargo ,  Benjamin Tang

Inventor： Gershon Akerling ,  James M. Anderson ,  John W. Spargo ,  Benjamin Tang

IPC: H05K118

CPC classification number: H01L23/13 ,  H01L23/49833 ,  H01L24/48 ,  H01L2224/05599 ,  H01L2224/16 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/73253 ,  H01L2224/85399 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/15153 ,  H01L2924/1517 ,  H01L2924/15311 ,  H01L2924/1532 ,  H01L2924/16152 ,  H01L2924/19041 ,  H01L2924/30107 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/45015 ,  H01L2924/207 ,  H01L2224/45099

Abstract: The chip-to-board (or chip-to-MCM) connection assembly and method therefor features a semiconductor chip (31) having a front surface (31f) on which external terminal pads are provided; a board or MCM (32) having a surface (e.g., a recessed surface) at a first side thereof to which the rear surface (31r) of the chip is affixed; and a connection carrier (33), disposed as an overlay, which electrically links the chip and the board or MCM. In this assembly scheme, the connection carrier (e.g., a bump carrier) which is affixed to both the chip and the board or MCM, contains all required signal line tracings (57) to provide the electrical interconnection between the semiconductor chip and the board or MCM. The bump carrier replaces all bond wires (24) and the like and can include support/control circuitry, passive and/or active, associated with, for example, high-speed/high-power IC chips (51). The connection carrier (33) is provided with the electrical contacts (34) such as bump electrodes each interconnecting a contact location (37) at the surface side of the connection carrier facing the semiconductor chip and the oppositely disposed (i) external pad on the chip or (ii) external pad or landing (35) at a side of the board (32) facing the connection carrier (33). Heat generated during operation is released through the rear side of the semiconductor chip (31r), which is affixed to the board or MCM (32).

Abstract translation: 芯片对板（或芯片到MCM）连接组件及其方法的特征在于具有设置有外部端子焊盘的前表面（31f）的半导体芯片（31） 在芯片的后表面（31r）的第一侧具有表面（例如凹陷表面）的板或MCM（32）; 以及连接载体（33），其被布置为覆盖层，其将所述芯片和所述板或MCM电连接。 在该组装方案中，固定到芯片和板或MCM的连接载体（例如，凸块载体）包含所有所需的信号线追踪（57），以提供半导体芯片和板之间的电互连 MCM。 凸块载体代替所有接合线（24）等，并且可以包括与例如高速/大功率IC芯片（51）相关联的支持/控制电路（无源和/或有源）。 连接载体（33）上设有诸如凸起电极的电触点（34），每个凸起电极互相连接在面向半导体芯片的连接载体的表面侧的接触位置（37）和相对设置的（i）外部垫 芯片或（ii）位于板（32）的面向连接载体（33）的一侧的外部焊盘或着陆（35）。 在半导体芯片（31r）的背面放出运行中产生的热量，该半导体芯片（31r）固定在板或MCM（32）上。

公开(公告)号：US08678786B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US12909042

申请日：2010-10-21

Applicant: Benjamin Tang ,  Ralph Robert Rivet ,  Ralph Leclercq

Inventor： Benjamin Tang ,  Ralph Robert Rivet ,  Ralph Leclercq

IPC: F01C1/107 ,  F04C18/107 ,  F04C18/02 ,  F04C27/00

CPC classification number: F04C18/0215 ,  F04C27/006 ,  F04C28/06 ,  F04C28/26 ,  F04C2270/03

Abstract: A scroll compressor may be provided with a check valve interposed between a balance chamber and a discharge chamber. The check valve may allow balance chamber pressure to remain low during start-up of the compressor. Low balance chamber pressure may allow an orbiting scroll to remain unclamped to a fixed scroll thereby reducing torque required to initiate rotation of the orbiting scroll. After steady-state operational speed is reached the check valve may close and the scrolls may be clamped together to produce a desired steady-state operating condition for the compressor.

Abstract translation: 螺旋压缩机可以设置有夹在平衡室和排出室之间的止回阀。 在压缩机启动期间，止回阀可以允许平衡室压力保持低。 低平衡室压力可以允许绕动涡旋件保持松开到固定涡旋件，从而减少启动绕动涡旋件旋转所需的扭矩。 在达到稳态运行速度后，止回阀可能关闭，并且可将涡卷夹紧在一起，以产生压缩机所需的稳态运行状态。