Texas Instruments patented a sensor device with two MEM structures, each containing heating and temperature sensing elements. The structures are thermally and mechanically isolated from the substrate. An amplifier circuit processes the output signals from the thermal converters. GlobalData’s report on Texas Instruments gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Sensor circuit package with mem structures for temperature sensing
A sensor circuit package, as described in the granted patent US11884538B2, includes at least two Micro-Electro-Mechanical (MEM) structures. Each MEM structure consists of a central core region with a thermal converter circuit that heats the core region in response to a signal, providing a temperature signal. The support structure isolates the core region thermally and mechanically from the bulk substrate base layer. An amplifier circuit processes the output signals from the thermal converters to generate an amplifier signal. The package allows for galvanic isolation between input and output terminals, enhancing the accuracy of temperature sensing and signal processing.
Furthermore, the sensor circuit package features temperature sensing elements like diodes, thermistors, transistors, or thermocouples within the MEM structures. The amplifier drives current to the heating element based on temperature readings from different sensing elements, ensuring the output signal represents the root mean square value of the input signal. The design includes support arms, substrate layers, insulating layers, and passivation layers to enhance the functionality and reliability of the MEM structures. Additionally, a lead frame with terminals connected to the amplifier and thermal converters facilitates efficient signal transmission and processing within the sensor circuit package, making it a comprehensive solution for accurate temperature sensing and signal amplification in various applications.
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