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Milan, Italy

Marco Giovanni Fontana

This inventor holds 26 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Non-Volatile Memory. Top assignees: Sgs-Thomson Microelectronics S.r.l., Stmicroelectronics S.r.l., Micron Technology Incorporated. Active years: 1976-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Marco Giovanni Fontana. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/marco-giovanni-fontana

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 26 

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 108(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Milano, IT (2010)
  • Milan, IT (1976 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 941 
 
Sgs-Thomson Microelectronics S.r.l.
 patents
silverMedal8 out of 5,694 
 
Stmicroelectronics S.r.l.
 patents
bronzeMedal5 out of 39,253 
 
Micron Technology Incorporated
 patents
4. 1 out of 137 
 
Industrie Pirelli S.p.a.
 patents
5. 1 out of 1 
 
Stmelectronics S.r.l.
 patent
6. 1 out of 834,570 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1976-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Non-Volatile Memory
Wear Leveling
Driver Circuit
Voltage Regulator
High Voltage Generator
Data Management
Memory Programming
Address Decoding
Charge Pump
Timing Conditions
Bus Architecture
Power Management
26 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12712450 - FLOATING TRICKLE CHARGE PUMP WITH AUTO TURN-OFF AND AUTO TURN-ON (2026-08-18),
2. 12597916 - Half-bridge driver circuit, related integrated circuit, half-bridge switching circuit and method (2026-04-07),
3. 11791815 - Driver circuit, corresponding device and method of operation (2023-10-17),
4. 11476845 - Driver circuit, corresponding device and method of operation (2022-10-18),
5. 9830087 - Memory wear leveling (2017-11-28),
6. 9747045 - Sub-sector wear leveling in memories (2017-08-29),
7. 9275708 - Row address decoding block for non-volatile memories and methods for decoding pre-decoded address information (2016-03-01),
8. 9195590 - Sub-sector wear leveling in memories (2015-11-24),
9. 8681572 - Row address decoding block for non-volatile memories and methods for decoding pre-decoded address information (2014-03-25),
10. 7706160 - High voltage generator of the DAC-controlled type (2010-04-27),
11. 6605985 - High-efficiency power charge pump supplying high DC output currents (2003-08-12),
12. 6477625 - Method and system for reading a memory by applying control signals thereto (2002-11-05),
13. 6438669 - Timesharing internal bus, particularly for non-volatile memories (2002-08-20),
14. 6175521 - Voltage regulator for programming electrically programmable non-volatile memory cells in a cell matrix (2001-01-16),
15. 6148413 - Memory under test programming and reading device (2000-11-14),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Marco Giovanni Fontana

Introduction

Marco Giovanni Fontana is a prominent inventor based in Milan, Italy, known for his significant contributions to the field of electronics. With a remarkable portfolio of 23 patents, Fontana has established himself as a key figure in innovation.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions, one of the standout patents is titled "Driver circuit, corresponding device and method of operation." This advanced circuit design includes first and second input supply nodes that receive a supply voltage between them. It features a high-side driver circuit, coupled to a high-side switch, producing a first signal across two high-side output nodes. Additionally, it incorporates a low-side driver circuit that connects to a low-side switch to generate a second signal across two low-side output nodes. The circuit ingeniously implements a floating node designed to accept a floating voltage applied between itself and the second high-side output node, utilizing a bootstrap diode and a current limiter circuit that effectively senses the floating voltage and mitigates current flow based on a predefined threshold value.

Career Highlights

Marco Fontana's career has been marked by significant stints at renowned companies, notably at STMicroelectronics S.r.l. and SGS-Thomson Microelectronics S.r.l. His work in these organizations has been pivotal in driving technological advancements in microelectronics.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Marco has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Luigi Pascucci and Antonio Barcella. These collaborations have spurred innovative developments and fostered a robust exchange of ideas in the field of electronics.

Conclusion

Marco Giovanni Fontana continues to push the boundaries of technology through his innovative patents and collaborations. His work reflects a dedication to advancing the field of electronics, making him a significant contributor to modern technological innovations.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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