摘要:
The present invention discloses a design for a single-chip dual-axis magnetic field sensor, based on magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) elements and permanent magnets integrated on a semiconductor substrate to produce two types of sensor bridges that detect orthogonal magnetic field components. The orthogonal magnetic field component detection capability results from the different types of sensor bridges that can be produced by varying the shape of the MTJ elements and the bias fields that can be created by permanent magnets. Because the permanent magnets can create orthogonal bias fields on the different sensor bridges, it is possible to use a single pinned layer to set direction for both sensor bridges. This is advantageous because it permits the two-axis sensor to be fabricated on a single semiconductor chip without the need for specialized processing technology such as local heating, or deposition of multiple magnetoresistive films with different pinned layers setting directions
摘要:
A low profile magnetoresistive imaging sensor array (71) based on the principle of magnetic induction, which reduces a distance (98) between a medium imaging sensor array (71) and a medium (10) by optimizing the arrangement of an application integrated circuit and a sensing element array and using an electric connection technology which can reduce the distance (98) between the medium imaging sensor array (71) and the medium (10), thereby increasing the resolution of the existing medium imaging sensor. The low profile magnetoresistive imaging sensor array (71) comprises a sensing element array and an application integrated circuit, and also comprises a circuit which provides a power for the sensing element array, a magnetoresistive sensing element array selection circuit, a signal amplification circuit, a digitizer, a memory circuit, and a microprocessor. Additionally, the sensing element array comprises at least one magnetoresistive sensing element.
摘要:
The present invention discloses a single-chip referenced full-bridge magnetoresistive magnetic-field sensor. The single-chip sensor is a Wheatstone bridge arrangement of magnetoresistive sensing elements and reference elements. The sensing elements and reference elements are formed from either magnetic tunnel junctions or giant magnetoresistive materials. The sensitivity of the reference and sensor elements is controlled through one or a combination of magnetic bias, exchange bias, shielding, or shape anisotropy. Moreover, the bridge output is tuned by setting the ratio of the reference and sensor arm resistance values to a predetermined ratio that optimizes the bridge output for offset and symmetry. The single-chip referenced-bridge magnetic field sensor of the present invention exhibits excellent temperature stability, low offset voltage, and excellent voltage symmetry.
摘要:
The present invention discloses a design for a single-chip dual-axis magnetic field sensor, based on magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) elements and permanent magnets integrated on a semiconductor substrate to produce two types of sensor bridges that detect orthogonal magnetic field components. The orthogonal magnetic field component detection capability results from the different types of sensor bridges that can be produced by varying the shape of the MTJ elements and the bias fields that can be created by permanent magnets. Because the permanent magnets can create orthogonal bias fields on the different sensor bridges, it is possible to use a single pinned layer to set direction for both sensor bridges. This is advantageous because it permits the two-axis sensor to be fabricated on a single semiconductor chip without the need for specialized processing technology such as local heating, or deposition of multiple magnetoresistive films with different pinned layers setting directions
摘要:
A single package magnetoresistive angle sensor for use in measuring rotation angle of a magnet is disclosed. The magnetoresistive angle sensor comprises a pair of magnetoresistive sensor chips, wherein one of the chips is rotated by 180-degree rotation relative to the other. The magnetoresistive sensor chips are attached to a standard semiconductor package lead frame to form a single-axis push-pull full-bridge sensor. Each of the magnetoresistive sensor chips comprises a pair of magneto resistance sensor arms. Each magnetoresistive sensor arm comprises one or more GMR or MTJ sensor elements. The GMR of MTR sensor elements utilize a pined layer. The element blocks of the magnetoresistive sensor electrically are interconnected and connected to the package leads by wirebonding. The magnetoresistive angle sensor can be packaged into various standard semiconductor package designs. Also, provided is a dual-axis push-pull full-bridge magnetoresistive angle sensor comprised of two pairs of magnetoresistive sensor chips.
摘要:
A multi-chip push-pull magnetoresistive bridge sensor utilizing magnetic tunnel junctions is disclosed. The magnetoresistive bridge sensor is composed of a two or more magnetic tunnel junction sensor chips placed in a semiconductor package. For each sensing axis parallel to the surface of the semiconductor package, the sensor chips are aligned with their reference directions in opposition to each other. The sensor chips are then interconnected as a push-pull half-bridge or Wheatstone bridge using wire bonding. The chips are wire-bonded to any of various standard semiconductor lead frames and packaged in inexpensive standard semiconductor packages.
摘要:
The present invention discloses a design and manufacturing method for a single-chip magnetic sensor bridge. The sensor bridge comprises four magnetoresistive elements. The magnetization of the pinned layer of each of the four magnetoresistive elements is set in the same direction, but the magnetization directions of the free layers of the magnetoresistive elements on adjacent arms of the bridge are set at different angles with respect to the pinned layer magnetization direction. The absolute values of the angles of the magnetization directions of the free layers of all four magnetoresistive elements are the same with respect with their pinning layers. The disclosed magnetic biasing scheme enables the integration of a push-pull Wheatstone bridge magnetic field sensor on a single chip with better performance, lower cost, and easier manufacturability than conventional magnetoresistive sensor designs.
摘要:
A single-package bridge-type magnetic-field angle sensor comprising one or more pairs of magnetic tunnel junction sensor chips rotated relative to each other by 90 degrees in order to detect two magnetic field components in orthogonal directions respectively is disclosed. The magnetic-field angle sensor may comprise a pair of MTJ full-bridges or half-bridges interconnected with a semiconductor package lead. The magnetic-field angle sensor can be packaged into various low-cost standard semiconductor packages.
摘要:
The present invention discloses a design and manufacturing method for a single-chip magnetic sensor bridge. The sensor bridge comprises four magnetoresistive elements. The magnetization of the pinned layer of each of the four magnetoresistive elements is set in the same direction, but the magnetization directions of the free layers of the magnetoresistive elements on adjacent arms of the bridge are set at different angles with respect to the pinned layer magnetization direction. The absolute values of the angles of the magnetization directions of the free layers of all four magnetoresistive elements are the same with respect with their pinning layers. The disclosed magnetic biasing scheme enables the integration of a push-pull Wheatstone bridge magnetic field sensor on a single chip with better performance, lower cost, and easier manufacturability than conventional magnetoresistive sensor designs.