Pressure-based fluid flow sensor
    1.
    发明授权
    Pressure-based fluid flow sensor 失效
    基于压力的流体流量传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07647842B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-19

    申请号:US12180070

    申请日:2008-07-25

    IPC分类号: G01F1/38

    CPC分类号: G01F1/28 G01F1/38

    摘要: A volumetric fluid flow sensor (100) includes a flow channel (120) for flowing a fluid therein; and a diaphragm (110) having an outer surface within the flow channel (120). The diaphragm (110) includes at least one flow disrupting feature mechanically coupled to or emerging from the outer surface of the diaphragm (110). A sensing structure (126) is coupled to the diaphragm (110) for generating a sensing signal responsive to a pressure signal on the diaphragm (110).

    摘要翻译: 体积流体流量传感器(100)包括用于在其中流动流体的流动通道(120) 以及在所述流动通道(120)内具有外表面的隔膜(110)。 隔膜(110)包括至少一个机械耦合到隔膜(110)的外表面或从隔膜的外表面出来的流动干扰特征。 感测结构(126)耦合到隔膜(110),用于响应于隔膜(110)上的压力信号产生感测信号。

    PRESSURE-BASED FLUID FLOW SENSOR
    2.
    发明申请
    PRESSURE-BASED FLUID FLOW SENSOR 失效
    基于压力的流体流量传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20100018324A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-28

    申请号:US12180070

    申请日:2008-07-25

    IPC分类号: G01F1/38

    CPC分类号: G01F1/28 G01F1/38

    摘要: A volumetric fluid flow sensor (100) includes a flow channel (120) for flowing a fluid therein; and a diaphragm (110) having an outer surface within the flow channel (120). The diaphragm (110) includes at least one flow disrupting feature mechanically coupled to or emerging from the outer surface of the diaphragm (110). A sensing structure (126) is coupled to the diaphragm (110) for generating a sensing signal responsive to a pressure signal on the diaphragm (110).

    摘要翻译: 体积流体流量传感器(100)包括用于在其中流动流体的流动通道(120) 以及在所述流动通道(120)内具有外表面的隔膜(110)。 隔膜(110)包括至少一个机械耦合到隔膜(110)的外表面或从隔膜的外表面出来的流动干扰特征。 感测结构(126)耦合到隔膜(110),用于响应于隔膜(110)上的压力信号产生感测信号。

    FLOW SENSOR APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH MEDIA ISOLATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
    4.
    发明申请
    FLOW SENSOR APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH MEDIA ISOLATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 有权
    流体传感器装置和方法与介质隔离电气连接

    公开(公告)号:US20100122580A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-20

    申请号:US12273912

    申请日:2008-11-19

    IPC分类号: G01L7/00

    摘要: A flow sensor apparatus that utilizes a pressure sensor with media isolated electrical connections. A cap can be attached to topside of the pressure sensor over a diaphragm to protect bond pads and wire bonds from a fluid media. A flow channel can be etched on the cap with an opening and exit on the sides of the cap so that liquid can flow through the flow channel. An inlet port and an outlet port can be attached to the channel's opening and exit to allow for fluid flow over the diaphragm. The flow channel creates a larger pressure over portions of the diaphragm that increases the deflection of the diaphragm, which increases an output signal of the pressure sensor. V-grooves can be created on two sides of the pressure sensor and in the cap to create the channel for the fluid in and out of the cap's cavity.

    摘要翻译: 一种使用具有介质隔离电气连接的压力传感器的流量传感器装置。 盖可以通过隔膜连接到压力传感器的顶部,以保护接合垫和引线接合与流体介质。 可以在盖上蚀刻流动通道,其开口和出口在盖的侧面上,使得液体可以流过流动通道。 入口和出口可以连接到通道的开口和出口,以允许流体流过隔膜。 流动通道在膜片的部分上产生较大的压力,这增加了膜片的偏转,这增加了压力传感器的输出信号。 可以在压力传感器和盖子的两侧上形成V形槽,以形成流体进出盖体腔体的通道。

    ROBUST SENSOR WITH TOP CAP
    5.
    发明申请
    ROBUST SENSOR WITH TOP CAP 审中-公开
    具有顶盖的坚固传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20110252882A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-20

    申请号:US12762797

    申请日:2010-04-19

    IPC分类号: G01F1/69 H05K13/00

    摘要: A robust sensor, such as a robust flow sensor or pressure sensor, is provided. In one illustrative embodiment, a robust flow sensor includes one or more flow sensor components secured relative to a membrane, and a substrate for supporting the membrane. In some cases, the one or more flow sensor components may be substantially thermally isolated from the substrate by the membrane. One or more wire bond pads may be situated adjacent to a first side of the substrate and may be provided for communicating signals relative to the one or more flow sensor components. A top cap may be situated adjacent to the first side of the substrate and secured relative to the substrate. The top cap may define at least part of a fluid inlet and/or an outlet of the flow sensor assembly, and may at least partially define a flow channel that extends from the inlet, past at least one of the one or more flow sensor components, and out the outlet of the flow sensor assembly. The top cap may be structured and attached relative to the first side of the substrate such that the one or more wire bond pads are not exposed to a fluid in the flow channel, but are accessible for electrical connection to an external device. While a flow sensor is used as an example, it is contemplated that any suitable sensor may be used, as desired.

    摘要翻译: 提供鲁棒的传感器,例如鲁棒的流量传感器或压力传感器。 在一个说明性实施例中,坚固的流量传感器包括相对于膜固定的一个或多个流量传感器部件和用于支撑膜的基板。 在一些情况下,一个或多个流量传感器组件可以通过膜与衬底基本上热隔离。 一个或多个引线接合焊盘可以位于与衬底的第一侧相邻的位置,并且可被设置用于相对于一个或多个流量传感器部件传送信号。 顶盖可以位于邻近衬底的第一侧并相对于衬底固定。 顶盖可以限定流量传感器组件的流体入口和/或出口的至少一部分,并且可以至少部分地限定从入口延伸通过一个或多个流量传感器部件中的至少一个的流动通道 ,并从流量传感器组件的出口排出。 顶盖可以相对于基板的第一侧被构造和附接,使得一个或多个引线接合焊盘不暴露于流动通道中的流体,而是可访问以用于与外部设备的电连接。 虽然使用流量传感器作为示例,但是可以设想,可以根据需要使用任何合适的传感器。

    Flow sensor apparatus and method with media isolated electrical connections
    6.
    发明授权
    Flow sensor apparatus and method with media isolated electrical connections 有权
    具有介质隔离电气连接的流量传感器装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07765872B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-03

    申请号:US12273912

    申请日:2008-11-19

    IPC分类号: G01L7/00

    摘要: A flow sensor apparatus that utilizes a pressure sensor with media isolated electrical connections. A cap can be attached to topside of the pressure sensor over a diaphragm to protect bond pads and wire bonds from a fluid media. A flow channel can be etched on the cap with an opening and exit on the sides of the cap so that liquid can flow through the flow channel. An inlet port and an outlet port can be attached to the channel's opening and exit to allow for fluid flow over the diaphragm. The flow channel creates a larger pressure over portions of the diaphragm that increases the deflection of the diaphragm, which increases an output signal of the pressure sensor. V-grooves can be created on two sides of the pressure sensor and in the cap to create the channel for the fluid in and out of the cap's cavity.

    摘要翻译: 一种使用具有介质隔离电气连接的压力传感器的流量传感器装置。 盖可以通过隔膜连接到压力传感器的顶部,以保护接合垫和引线接合与流体介质。 可以在盖上蚀刻流动通道,其开口和出口在盖的侧面上,使得液体可以流过流动通道。 入口和出口可以连接到通道的开口和出口,以允许流体流过隔膜。 流动通道在膜片的部分上产生较大的压力,这增加了膜片的偏转,这增加了压力传感器的输出信号。 可以在压力传感器和盖子的两侧上形成V形槽,以形成流体进出盖体腔体的通道。

    Interdigitated, full wheatstone bridge flow sensor transducer
    7.
    发明授权
    Interdigitated, full wheatstone bridge flow sensor transducer 有权
    交错式,全麦克斯通桥式流量传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07278309B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-09

    申请号:US11366653

    申请日:2006-03-01

    IPC分类号: G01F1/68

    CPC分类号: G01F1/6845 G01F1/688

    摘要: A sensor apparatus includes a heating element comprising an upstream side and a downstream side. A first heat sensing set is generally configured adjacent to the upstream side of the heating element and comprises a first sensing element and a second sensing element, the first and second sensing elements configured in a serpentine, interdigitated pattern. A second heat sensing set can be configured adjacent to the downstream side of the heating element and comprises a third sensing element and a fourth sensing element, the third and fourth sensing elements configured in a serpentine, interdigitated pattern.

    摘要翻译: 传感器装置包括加热元件,该加热元件包括上游侧和下游侧。 第一感测组件通常配置成与加热元件的上游侧相邻,并且包括第一感测元件和第二感测元件,第一和第二感测元件被构造成蛇形,交错图案。 第二感测组可以被配置成与加热元件的下游侧相邻,并且包括第三感测元件和第四感测元件,第三和第四感测元件被构造成蛇形,叉指形式。

    Flow sensor apparatus and method with media isolated electrical connections
    8.
    发明授权
    Flow sensor apparatus and method with media isolated electrical connections 有权
    具有介质隔离电气连接的流量传感器装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08033180B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-11

    申请号:US12779657

    申请日:2010-05-13

    IPC分类号: G01L7/00

    摘要: A flow sensor apparatus that utilizes a pressure sensor with media isolated electrical connections. A cap can be attached to topside of the pressure sensor over a diaphragm to protect bond pads and wire bonds from a fluid media. A flow channel can be etched on the cap with an opening and exit on the sides of the cap so that liquid can flow through the flow channel. An inlet port and an outlet port can be attached to the channel's opening and exit to allow for fluid flow over the diaphragm. The flow channel creates a larger pressure over portions of the diaphragm that increases the deflection of the diaphragm, which increases an output signal of the pressure sensor. V-grooves can be created on two sides of the pressure sensor and in the cap to create the channel for the fluid in and out of the cap's cavity.

    摘要翻译: 一种使用具有介质隔离电气连接的压力传感器的流量传感器装置。 盖可以通过隔膜连接到压力传感器的顶部,以保护接合垫和引线接合与流体介质。 可以在盖上蚀刻流动通道,其开口和出口在盖的侧面上,使得液体可以流过流动通道。 入口和出口可以连接到通道的开口和出口,以允许流体流过隔膜。 流动通道在膜片的部分上产生较大的压力,这增加了膜片的偏转,这增加了压力传感器的输出信号。 可以在压力传感器和盖子的两侧上形成V形槽,以形成流体进出盖体腔体的通道。

    Media isolated differential pressure sensor with cap
    9.
    发明授权
    Media isolated differential pressure sensor with cap 有权
    介质隔离差压传感器带盖

    公开(公告)号:US08297125B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-30

    申请号:US12126494

    申请日:2008-05-23

    IPC分类号: G01L13/02 G01L15/00

    摘要: A differential pressure sensor includes two pressure ports for allowing media to pass into contact with both the top and bottom sides of the diaphragm. A silicon pressure sensor die can be attached between the pressure ports using die attach materials for sensing a differential pressure between the media to evaluate media differential pressure. A cap with an opening can be placed on topside of a diaphragm formed in the silicon pressure die. The silicon pressure die can include die bond pads that can be electrically connected to the diaphragm to output electrical signals. The cap can seal the die bond pads from the harsh media and route the electrical signals therein. Media can pass through the opening in the cap such that a media path to the top of the diaphragm is not exposed to the die bond pads of the silicon pressure die to ensure long-term sensor reliability.

    摘要翻译: 差压传感器包括两个压力端口,用于允许介质与隔膜的顶侧和底侧进行接触。 硅压力传感器模具可以使用管芯附接材料连接在压力端口之间,用于感测介质之间的压差以评估介质压差。 具有开口的盖可以放置在形成在硅压模中的隔膜的上侧。 硅压模可以包括可以与膜片电连接以输出电信号的管芯接合焊盘。 盖可以将密封焊盘从恶劣的介质密封并将电信号传送到其中。 介质可以穿过盖中的开口,使得到隔膜顶部的介质路径不暴露于硅压模的管芯接合焊盘,以确保长期的传感器可靠性。

    Sensor geometry for improved package stress isolation
    10.
    发明授权
    Sensor geometry for improved package stress isolation 有权
    传感器几何形状,用于改进封装应力隔离

    公开(公告)号:US07798010B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-21

    申请号:US11973966

    申请日:2007-10-11

    IPC分类号: G01L1/00

    摘要: The sensor geometry for improved package stress isolation is disclosed. A counterbore on the backing plate improves stress isolation properties of the sensor. The counterbore thins the wall of the backing plate maintaining the contact area with the package. The depth and diameter of the counterbore can be adjusted to find geometry for allowing the backing plate to absorb more package stresses. Thinning the wall of the backing plate make it less rigid and allows the backing plate to absorb more of the stresses produced at the interface with the package. The counterbore also keeps a large surface area at the bottom of the backing plate creating a strong bond with the package.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于改进封装应力隔离的传感器几何形状。 背板上的沉孔提高了传感器的应力隔离性能。 沉头孔沉浸在背板的壁上,保持与包装件的接触面积。 可以调节沉孔的深度和直径以找到允许背板吸收更多包装应力的几何形状。 使背板的壁变薄使其较不刚性,并且允许背板吸收在与封装的界面处产生的更多的应力。 沉孔还在背板的底部保持较大的表面积,从而与包装形成牢固的结合。