Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090015983 | Parallel plate capacitor - Capacitors including a first conductive material having a first upper finger located on an upper plane and a first lower finger located on a lower plane. The capacitor also includes a second conductive material having a second upper finger and a second lower finger, the second upper finger located on the upper plane such that the second upper finger is next to the first upper finger forming a first interface and on top of the first lower finger forming a second interface, the second lower finger located on the lower plane such that the second lower finger is next to the first lower finger forming a third interface and below the first upper finger forming a fourth interface. Finally, the capacitor includes a dielectric material located in the first interface, the second interface, the third interface, and the fourth interface. | 01-15-2009 |
20090046502 | Metal Magnetic Memory Cell - A magnetic memory cell is provided. The memory cell includes a metal device, a first word line, and a second word line. The metal device includes a first magnetic layer having a first dipole; a second magnetic layer having a second dipole; and an conductive layer located between the first and second magnetic layers. The first word line is positioned near the first magnetic layer to change the direction of the first dipole. The second word line is positioned near the second magnetic layer to change the direction of the second dipole. A method of reading/writing a bit in the magnetic memory cell is also provided. | 02-19-2009 |
20090050999 | Apparatus for storing electrical energy - An apparatus to store electrical energy is provided. The apparatus includes a first magnetic section, a second magnetic section, and a semiconductor section configured between the first magnetic section and the second magnetic section, wherein the junction between the semiconductor section and the first and second magnetic section forms a diode barrier preventing current flow to store electrical energy. | 02-26-2009 |
20090051386 | Integrate Circuit Chip with Magnetic Devices - A logic gate array is provided. The logic gate comprises a silicon substrate, a first logic gate layer on top of the silicon substrate, a second logic gate layer on top of the first logic gate layer, and a routing layer between the first and second logic gate layers for routing magnetic gates in the first and second logic gate layers, wherein the first logic gate layer, the second logic gate layer, and the routing layer are electrically connected by vias. | 02-26-2009 |
20090085085 | DRAM CELL WITH CAPACITOR IN THE METAL LAYER - A DRAM cell includes a substrate, a transistor, and a capacitor. The substrate is composed of semiconductor material with a main surface, the transistor is formed at the main surface, and the capacitor is formed in a metal layer. The transistor includes a source region and a drain region formed at the main surface of the substrate. The transistor also includes a control gate placed between the source region and the drain region, and separated from the substrate by a thin control dielectric. The capacitor includes a first electrode layer, a dielectric layer formed on the surface of the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer formed on the surface of the dielectric layer. The DRAM cell increases the density and simplifies the manufacturing process. A DRAM cell with the capacitor formed in multiple layers is also provided. | 04-02-2009 |
20090085529 | POWER SOURCE - An electronics system module is provided. The electronics system module includes an electronics device and a power source. The power source includes a capacitor coupling to the electronics device and providing power thereto and an adjustable resistance connected in series between the capacitor and the electronics device. The resistance is adjusted by a control mechanism, so that the voltage supplied to the electronics device from the capacitor is constant. | 04-02-2009 |
20090090946 | DRAM CELL WITH MAGNETIC CAPACITOR - A DRAM cell includes a substrate, a transistor, and a magnetic capacitor. The substrate is composed of semiconductor material with a main surface, the transistor is formed at the main surface, and the magnetic capacitor is formed in a metal layer. The transistor includes a source region and a drain region formed at the main surface of the substrate. The transistor also includes a control gate placed between the source region and the drain region, and separated from the substrate by a thin control dielectric. The magnetic capacitor includes a first electrode layer, a dielectric layer formed on the surface of the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer formed on the surface of the dielectric layer. The DRAM cell increases the density, simplifies the manufacturing process, and reduces or eliminates the refresh rate. A DRAM cell with the magnetic capacitor formed in multiple layers is also provided. | 04-09-2009 |
20090141423 | PARALLEL PLATE MAGNETIC CAPACITOR AND ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - A parallel plate magnetic capacitor (Mcap) includes two first pillar electrodes, two second pillar electrodes and a dielectric layer. The two first pillar electrodes electro-connect with each other and are located at right corner of a first plane and left corner of a second plane respectively. The two second pillar electrodes electro-connect with each other and are located at left corner of the first plane and right corner of the second plane respectively. The dielectric layer is located between the first pillar electrodes and the second pillar electrodes, such that the first pillar electrodes and the second pillar electrodes form capacitances therebetween. | 06-04-2009 |
20090233381 | Interconnect For a GMR Memory Cells And An Underlying Conductive Layer - A conductive plug located in a planar dielectric layer, under GMR memory cells, are used to directly connect the lower ferromagnetic layer of one of the GMR memory cell and a conductive layer under the planar dielectric layer. | 09-17-2009 |
20090257150 | Apparatus for Storing Electrical Energy - An apparatus for storing electrical energy is provided. The apparatus includes a first magnetic layer, a second magnetic layer, and a dielectric layer. The first magnetic layer has a first surface with saw tooth roughness; the second magnetic layer has a second surface with saw tooth roughness; and the dielectric layer is configured between the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer. The dielectric layer is arranged to store electrical energy; the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer are arranged to prevent electrical energy leakage; and the saw tooth roughness on the first surface and the second surface is designed to increase the capacitance of the apparatus. | 10-15-2009 |
20090257168 | Apparatus for Storing Electrical Energy - An apparatus for storing electrical energy includes a first magnetic layer, a second magnetic layer, and a dielectric layer. The first magnetic layer includes a first magnetic section and a second magnetic section. The first magnetic section has magnetic dipoles with horizontal directions. The second magnetic section has magnetic dipoles with vertical directions. The second magnetic layer includes a third magnetic section and a fourth magnetic section. The third magnetic section has magnetic dipoles with horizontal directions. The fourth magnetic section has magnetic dipoles with vertical directions. The dielectric layer is configured between the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer. The dielectric layer is arranged to store electrical energy. The first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer are arranged to prevent electrical energy leakage. The vertical magnetic dipoles in the second magnetic section and the fourth magnetic section are designed to increase the capacitance of the apparatus. | 10-15-2009 |
20090278498 | Energy Storage System - An energy storage system includes a battery charger and energy storage devices. The battery charger is connected to a DC/AC current source. The energy storage devices are coupled between the battery charger and subsystems respectively. Each of the energy storage devices includes a magnetic capacitor (MCAP) and an over current protection device (OCPD). MCAPs are charged by the battery charger and supply the electric power to subsystems connected the energy storage devices. OCPDs detect current from MCAPs to subsystems and protect subsystems from excessive currents of voltages. | 11-12-2009 |
20090289289 | DRAM CELL WITH MAGNETIC CAPACITOR - A DRAM cell includes a substrate, a transistor, and a magnetic capacitor. The substrate is composed of semiconductor material with a main surface, the transistor is formed at the main surface, and the magnetic capacitor is formed in a metal layer. The magnetic capacitor includes a first magnetic layer, a dielectric layer formed on the surface of the first magnetic layer, and a second magnetic layer formed on the surface of the dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is a non-conductive material and the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer are formed by an alloy of CoNiFe. | 11-26-2009 |
20090295517 | Expandable Energy Storage for Portable Electronic Devices - An expandable energy storage for portable electronic devices is disclosed. The expandable energy storage includes magnetic-capacitor (MCAP) energy storage sticks and a controller. The MCAP energy storage sticks are arranged in parallel and provide electrical power to a portable electronic device. Each MCAP energy storage stick has a positive terminal, a negative terminal, and a controlling terminal for coupling with the portable electronic device. The controller couples the controlling terminals of the MCAP energy storage sticks to a system data terminal. | 12-03-2009 |
20100193906 | Integrated Circuit Package for Magnetic Capacitor - An integrated circuit package for magnetic capacitor including a substrate, an integrated circuit and a magnetic capacitor unit is disclosed. The substrate has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The integrated circuit is connected to the second surface of the substrate. The magnetic capacitor unit has a positive terminal and a negative terminal connected to the substrate. | 08-05-2010 |
20100194331 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE HAVING A POWER SOURCE WITH A MAGNETIC CAPACITOR AS AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - The present invention discloses an electrical device. The electrical device comprises an integrated circuit chip with a positive terminal and a negative terminal, wherein the integrated circuit chip has an energy management function; and a magnetic capacitor connecting with the integrated circuit chip, the magnetic capacitor stores electrical power and provides the electrical power to the integrated circuit chip, wherein the magnetic capacitor comprises: a first magnetic section connects with the positive terminal; a second magnetic section connects with the negative terminal; and a dielectric section configured between the first magnetic section and the second magnetic section; wherein the dielectric section is arranged to store the electrical power. | 08-05-2010 |
20100320551 | Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory with Improved Layout Design and Process Thereof - A MRAM memory and process thereof is described. A GMR magnetic layer is patterned to form a memory bit layer and an intermediate conductive layer. The intermediate conductive layer is disposed between two conductive layers such that shallow metal plugs can be utilized to interconnect the intermediate conductive layer and the conductive layers. Thus, a conventional deep tungsten plug process, interconnecting two conductive layers, is eliminated. | 12-23-2010 |
20110228444 | LOAD SYSTEM FOR AN MCAP ENERGY STORAGE MODULE - This invention discloses a load system for loading an Mcap energy storage module to an apparatus, comprising: a storage unit and a load unit. The storage unit further comprises: a first housing part and a seal for sealing the first housing part. The first housing part includes four side walls, a bottom wall and a first opening. A plurality of Mcap cell are disposed in the first housing part through the first opening. A first electrode formed in a side wall. A second electrode formed in another side wall facing the first side wall. The load unit comprises a second housing part and a seal for sealing the second housing part. The storage unit is loaded into the second housing part through the second opening. | 09-22-2011 |
20140042270 | STORAGE SYSTEM FOR STORING STATIC ELECTRICAL ENERGY IN ATMOSPHERE - Embodiments of the invention relate to a system and method for collecting and storing static electrical energy in the atmosphere. An embodiment of the system comprises a control station, an airborne energy harvester with a fuselage, a collecting unit, and a storage module. The control station wireless communicates with the airborne energy harvester to control the movement of the airborne energy harvester. The collecting unit is mounted on a surface of the fuselage to collect the static electrical energy in the atmosphere. The storage module is located inside of the fuselage and includes at least one magnetic capacitor. The static electrical energy collected by the collecting unit is transferred and stored in the at least one magnetic capacitor. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042987 | LIGHTNING ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus and method for collecting and/or storing electrical energy in lightning. A specific embodiment provides a lightning energy storage system that includes a lightning rod, a wire, a lightning energy harvester, and a ground rod. The lightning rod is configured to attract lightning and transfer electrical energy. The lightning energy harvester incorporates at least one magnetic capacitor and a switch. The ground rod is connected to the wire. A control signal controls the switch to direct the electrical energy to ground through the ground rod or to direct the electrical energy to charge the magnetic capacitor, in response to a charging state of the magnetic capacitor. | 02-13-2014 |