Osaka, Japan

Yoshiyuki Kawakami

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, Other. Active years: 1991-2009.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yoshiyuki Kawakami. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yoshiyuki-kawakami

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


% Patents Active = 75.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.7

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 299(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Miyukihigashi, JP (1991)
  • Neyagawa, JP (1993 - 1998)
  • Osaka, JP (1993 - 2009)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1991-2009

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Yoshiyuki Kawakami

Introduction

Yoshiyuki Kawakami is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of semiconductor technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His work focuses on improving the performance and reliability of integrated circuits.

Latest Patents

Kawakami's latest patents include a novel approach to semiconductor integrated circuits. This invention involves arranging dummy patterns to planarize LSI layout patterns. A plurality of dummy patterns are arranged in a wiring layer where signal wiring patterns are formed, inclined at an angle of generally 45 degrees toward the associated signal wiring patterns. These dummy patterns cross signal wiring patterns formed in another vertically adjacent wiring layer at an inclination angle of generally 45 degrees. This innovative arrangement reduces fluctuations in wiring capacitance and equalizes these fluctuations to the maximum extent. Another significant patent is an apparatus and method for calculating the temporal deterioration margin amount of LSI, which simplifies the process of obtaining an aging deterioration margin amount. This invention allows for appropriate inspections that take aging deterioration into account, enhancing the reliability of LSI designs.

Career Highlights

Kawakami has had a distinguished career, working with notable companies such as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. His expertise in semiconductor technology has positioned him as a key figure in the industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kawakami has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Nobufusa Iwanishi and Masahiro Fukui. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of semiconductor technologies.

Conclusion

Yoshiyuki Kawakami's innovative contributions to semiconductor technology and his extensive patent portfolio highlight his significant impact on the field. His work continues to influence the development of reliable and efficient integrated circuits.

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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