Michael Mayerhofer

Title: Michael Mayerhofer: Semiconductor Protection Circuit Inventor.

Introduction

Michael Mayerhofer is an inventor based in Graz, Austria, whose patent work focuses on circuit arrangements for protecting integrated semiconductor circuits. He is associated with Austriamicrosystems AG and is credited with 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Mayerhofer’s listed patents address active protection mechanisms in semiconductor circuitry.

- **Circuit Arrangement and Method for Protecting an Integrated Semiconductor Circuit.** This invention describes a protection circuit connected between an element to be protected and a reference potential. It uses a thyristor structure and a control circuit that generates multiple signals to drive an active element in the protection circuit.

- **Active Protection Circuit Arrangement.** This invention describes an RC element connected between two supply-potential lines, with a resistor and capacitor. A series of inverters receives an input from the point between those components, while a protection transistor and multiple resistors form part of the arrangement.

Career Highlights

Mayerhofer’s patent portfolio reflects work on semiconductor circuit protection, including both thyristor-based protection and active circuit arrangements. His listed company affiliation is Austriamicrosystems AG.

Collaborations

The coworkers identified in the provided information are Bernd Fankhauser and Bernd Deutschmann.

Conclusion

Michael Mayerhofer’s two listed patents focus on protecting integrated semiconductor circuits through active and thyristor-based circuit designs.