Abstract:
A MEMS gyro is provided, having a movable portion, a non-movable portion, and a magnetic sensing structure that comprises a magnetic source disposed at the movable portion, a magnetic sensing element positioned at the non-movable portion. The movable portion is capable of moving in response to external angular velocity or an external accelerator such that the magnetic field sensed by the magnetic sensing element is in relation to the movement of the movable portion, therefore, the angular velocity or the accelerator. A method of making the MEMS gyro device is disclosed herein.
Abstract:
This document discusses, among other things, a cap wafer and a via wafer configured to encapsulate a single proof-mass 3-axis gyroscope formed in an x-y plane of a device layer. The single proof-mass 3-axis gyroscope can include a main proof-mass section suspended about a single, central anchor, the main proof-mass section including a radial portion extending outward towards an edge of the 3-axis gyroscope sensor, a central suspension system configured to suspend the 3-axis gyroscope from the single, central anchor, and a drive electrode including a moving portion and a stationary portion, the moving portion coupled to the radial portion, wherein the drive electrode and the central suspension system are configured to oscillate the 3-axis gyroscope about a z-axis normal to the x-y plane at a drive frequency.
Abstract:
A sensor includes: a substrate, a microelectromechanical structure, and a decoupling structure. The decoupling structure is anchored on the substrate, and the microelectromechanical structure is anchored on the decoupling structure. The microelectromechanical structure and the decoupling structure are movable in relation to the substrate. The decoupling structure is situated between the microelectromechanical structure and the substrate.
Abstract:
There are provided an inertial sensor module having a hermetic seal formed of metal and a multi-axis sensor employing the same. The inertial sensor module includes: a sensor main body including a plurality of wirings connected to any one of a driving electrode of a sensor and a sensing electrode of the sensor and formed on a substrate for a lower cap by a wafer level package (WLP) scheme to detect an inertial force; a substrate for an upper cap bonded on the sensor main body to protect the sensor main body; and a hermetic seal formed of metal isolated from the wiring and interposed into the sensor main body and the substrate for the upper cap by performing the bonding by metal bonding.
Abstract:
An acceleration sensor includes a substrate, a support beam, a weight body a stationary section and an engaging section. The weight body is divided into a first weight section and a second weight section based on the support beam as a boundary line, and the first weight section and the second weight section have different weights from each other. The first weight section and the second weight section include a facing section which faces a side of the engaging section opposite to a side facing the support beam. In an X axis direction intersecting the Y axis direction, if a distance between a corner section of the engaging section in the vicinity of one end portion and the support beam is L1 and a distance between the engaging section and the facing section is L2, a relational expression, L1>L2 is satisfied.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a microelectromechanical structure, and more particularly, to systems, devices and methods of compensating the effect of the thermo-mechanical stress by incorporating and adjusting elastic elements that are used to couple a moveable proof mass to anchors. The proof mass responds to acceleration by displacing and tilting with respect to a moveable mass rotational axis. The thermo-mechanical stress is accumulated in the structure during the courses of manufacturing, packaging and assembly or over the structure's lifetime. The stress causes a displacement on the proof mass. A plurality of elastic elements is coupled to support the proof mass. Geometry and configuration of these elastic elements are adjusted to reduce the displacement caused by the thermo-mechanical stress.
Abstract:
A small area semiconductor device package containing two or more MEMS sensor device die and a controller die for the sensor devices is provided. The controller die is mounted on top of the largest MEMS sensor device die (e.g., a gyroscope) and over a second MEMS sensor device die (e.g., an accelerometer). In one embodiment, the controller die is also mounted on the top of the second MEMS sensor device die. In another embodiment, the controller die overhangs the second MEMS sensor device die, which is of a lesser thickness than the first MEMS sensor device die.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides MEMS devices and their fabrication methods. A first dielectric layer is formed on a first substrate including integrated circuits therein. One or more first metal connections and second metal connections are formed in the first dielectric layer and are electrically connected to the integrated circuits. A second dielectric layer is formed on the first dielectric layer. An acceleration sensor is formed in the second dielectric layer to electrically connect to the one or more first metal connections. A second substrate is bonded to the second dielectric layer. One or more first metal vias are formed in the second substrate and in the second dielectric layer to electrically connect to the second metal connections. A pressure sensor is formed on the second substrate to electrically connect to the first metal vias.
Abstract:
An angular acceleration sensor includes a planar surface extending along an X-Y plane, a fixed portion, a weight, a beam, and piezoresistors. The weight is supported by the fixed portion. The beam extends along a Y-axis and is connected to the fixed portion and the weight. A width of the beam in an X-axis direction is larger than a width of the connection portion at which the beam is connected to the fixed portion.
Abstract:
A micro-electromechanical apparatus includes a rotary element, at least one restraint and at least two folded springs. The rotary element is capable of rotating with respect to an axis. The folded springs are symmetrically disposed about the axis. Each folded spring has a moving end and a fixed end, the moving end is connected to the rotary element, and the fixed end is connected to the at least one restraint. The moving end is not located on the axis, and the fixed end is not located on the axis. A moving distance is defined as a distance between the moving end and the axis, a fixed distance is defined as a distance between the fixed end and the axis. A spring length is defined as a distance between the moving end and the fixed end. The spring length is varied according to the rotation of the rotary element.