Abstract:
The present platen enables a component such as a surface-mount device to be held in close proximity to a contact heating source via vacuum suction. The platen comprises top and bottom thermally conductive surfaces with the top surface held in close proximity to the contact heating source, a through-hole which extends between the surfaces, and at least one groove recessed into the top surface which runs from a portion of the top surface that extends beyond the contact heating source to the through-hole, such that an applied vacuum is conveyed to the bottom surface via the grooves and through-hole. The bottom surface may include a rim around its perimeter; vacuum suction conveyed via the grooves and through-hole can hold a component to be heated against the rim, or within the recessed portion. The platen can be tailored for use with various component types, including PBGA and QFP SMDs.
Abstract:
A mass flow meter employs discrete chip-type temperature sensors to sense a fluid flow rate. The sensor can be a semiconductor chip such as SiC or silicon, or thin film tungsten on an AlN substrate. The sensors can be distributed symmetrically with respect to the conduit through which the fluid flows, and can be connected in a four-sensor bridge circuit for accurate flow rate monitoring. An output from the mass flow meter can be used to control the fluid flow.
Abstract:
A high temperature hybrid-circuit structure includes a temperature sensitive device which comprises SiC, AlN and/or AlxGa1−xN(x>0.69) connected by electrodes to an electrically conductive mounting layer that is physically bonded to an AlN die. The die, temperature sensitive device and mounting layer (which can be W, WC or W2C) have temperature coefficients of expansion within 1.06 of each other. The mounting layer can consist entirely of a W, WC or W2C adhesive layer, or an adhesive layer with an overlay metallization having a thermal coefficient of expansion not greater than about 3.5 times that of the adhesive layer. The device can be encapsulated with a reacted borosilicate mixture, with or without an upper die which helps to hold on lead wires and increases structural integrity. Applications include temperature sensors, pressure sensors, chemical sensors, and high temperature and high power electronic circuits.
Abstract translation:高温混合电路结构包括温度敏感器件,其包括通过电极连接到物理地结合到AlN管芯的导电安装层的SiC,AlN和/或Al x Ga 1-x N(x> 0.69)。 模具,温度敏感装置和安装层(可以是W,WC或W2C)的温度系数彼此在1.06以内。 安装层可以完全由W,WC或W2C粘合剂层组成,或具有覆盖金属化层的粘合剂层,其热膨胀系数不大于粘合层的约3.5倍。 该装置可以用反应的硼硅酸盐混合物包封,具有或不具有上模具,其有助于保持引线并增加结构完整性。 应用包括温度传感器,压力传感器,化学传感器,以及高温和高功率电子电路。
Abstract:
Metallic osmium on SiC (either .beta. or .alpha.) forms a contact that remains firmly attached to the SiC surface and forms an effective barrier against diffusion from the conductive metal. On n-type SiC, Os forms an abrupt Schottky rectifying junction having essentially unchanged operating characteristics to at least 1050.degree. C. and Schottky diodes that remain operable to 1175.degree. C. and a barrier height over 1.5 ev. On p-type SiC, Os forms an ohmic contact with specific contact resistance of
Abstract:
A flexible diaphragm can be moved to line opposite surfaces of a vehicle so that incompatible fluids alternately can be transported in the vehicle without the need for cleaning it. The edge of the diaphragm may be held against the inside surface of the vehicle container by a series of aligned clamps that are independently movable. The terminal edge of the diaphragm is enclosed in a transient pressure absorbing chamber defined in part by the under surface of the clamps which enables the clamps to exert increased sealing pressure on the diaphragm during the transient pressure surges caused by movement of the liquid when the vehicle changes speed or direction suddenly.
Abstract:
SiC at least about 400 micrometers thick, and preferably within the range of about 400-2,000 micrometers thick, is employed to detect electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength less than about 10 micrometers via an acoustic absorption mechanism. The SiC body preferably has a non-dopant impurity level low enough that it does not interfere with a single crystal structure for the SiC, and an approximately uniform thickness with an approximately flat radiation receiving surface.
Abstract:
Single crystal SiC at least 200 micrometers thick is employed to detect electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength less than about 10 micrometers via an acoustic absorption mechanism. Applications include IR radiation sensing, contactless temperature sensing and an IR controlled varistor.
Abstract:
A new type of semiconductor material is disclosed which consists of a .beta.-SiC:metal carbide alloy having the general formula Si.sub.w (metal 1).sub.x (metal 2).sub.y (metal 3).sub.z C, where w+x+y+z=1 and 1>w>0. The metals are selected from the group consisting of Ti, Hf, Zr, V, Ta, Mo, W and Nb, with Ti, Hf, and Zr preferred. By selecting appropriate proportions of metal carbide and SiC, the alloy's bandgap may be tailored to any desired level between the bandgaps of the metal carbide and SiC. Semiconductor devices are preferably formed by epitaxially growing a layer of the new alloy upon a substrate having a .beta.-SiC or TiC type crystal structure. In addition to retaining the benefits of single-bandgap .beta.-SiC with certain advantages, the new alloys make it possible to implement various electrical devices that cannot be achieved with .beta.-SiC, and also have a potential for bandfolded superlattices for infrared detectors and lasers.
Abstract translation:公开了一种新型的半导体材料,其由具有通式Siw(金属1)x(金属2)y(金属3)z C的β-SiC:金属碳化物合金组成,其中w + x + y + z = 1和1> w> 0。 金属选自Ti,Hf,Zr,V,Ta,Mo,W和Nb,优选Ti,Hf和Zr。 通过选择适当比例的金属碳化物和SiC,合金的带隙可以适应金属碳化物和SiC的带隙之间的任何期望水平。 半导体器件优选通过在具有β-Si或TiC型晶体结构的衬底上外延生长新合金层而形成。 除了保留具有某些优点的单带隙β-SiC的优点之外,新的合金使得可以实现用β-SiC不能实现的各种电气设备,并且还具有用于红外探测器和激光器的带折叠超晶格的潜力 。
Abstract:
Silicon carbide is deposted by chemical vapor deposition from a vapor source having a single molecular species that provides both the silicon and the carbon. The molecular species has the composition C.sub.n Si.sub.n H.sub.m, where m ranges from 2n+1 to 4n+1 inclusive and n ranges from 2 to 6 inclusive, and exhibits a primary pyrolysis mechanism producing reactive fragments containing both silicon and carbon atoms. Unbalanced decomposition paths are avoided. The silicon and carbon atoms are necessarily codeposited in equal numbers and at equal rates onto the substrate, producing stoichiometric deposited silicon carbide. Preferred molecular sources include H.sub.3 SiCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SiH.sub.3, a silacycloalkane of the form (--SiH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --).sub.p, where p is 2, 3, 4, or 5, and a cyclic structure of the form (--SiH(CH.sub.3)--).sub.q, where q is 4 or 5.
Abstract:
A flexible diaphragm can be moved to line opposite surfaces of a vehicle container so that incompatible fluids alternately can be transported in the vehicle without the need for cleaning it. The edge of the diaphragm may be held against the inside surface of the vehicle container by a clamp. The terminal edge of the diaphragm contacts an abutment around its entire periphery. The clamp extends over the diaphragm terminal edge and the abutment.