Abstract:
An embodiment includes a package comprising: a cavity formed in a dielectric material; a beam in the cavity; an interconnect to couple the beam to a current source; a magnet coupled to the cavity; and a polymer, on the beam, having an affinity to an analyte; wherein (a) a vertical axis intersects the magnet, the cavity, and the beam; (b) in a first state the beam and the polymer, which is not coupled to the analyte, collectively have a first mass and resonate at a first resonant frequency when the beam conducts a first current; and (c) in a second state the beam and the polymer, which is coupled to the analyte, collectively have a second mass that is greater than the first mass and resonate at a second resonant frequency when the beam conducts a second current. Other embodiments are described herein.
Abstract:
Embodiments include a synthetic jet device formed within layers of a package substrate, such as to provide a controlled airflow for sensing or cooling applications. The jet device includes an electromagnetically driven vibrating membrane of conductive material between a top and bottom cavity. A top lid with an opening covers the top cavity, and a permanent magnet is below the bottom cavity. An alternating current signal conducted through the membrane causes the membrane to vibrate in the presence of a magnetic field caused by the permanent magnet. By being manufactured with package forming processes, the jet (1) is manufactured more cost-effectively than by using silicon chip or wafer processing; (2) is easily integrated as part of and with the other layers of a package substrate; and (3) can be driven by a chip mounted on the package. Embodiments also include systems having and processes for forming the jet.
Abstract:
A pressure sensor is integrated into an integrated circuit fabrication and packaging flow. In one example, a releasable layer is formed over a removable core. A first dielectric layer is formed. A metal layer is patterned to form conductive metal paths and to form a diaphragm with the metal. A second dielectric layer is formed over the metal layer and the diaphragm. A second metal layer is formed to connect with formed vias and to form a metal mesh layer over the diaphragm. The first dielectric layer is etched under the diaphragm to form a cavity and the cavity is covered to form a chamber adjoining the diaphragm.