摘要:
In at least some embodiments, electronic devices suitable for use at temperatures in excess of 200 C. may comprise an integrated circuit fabricated on a silicon carbide substrate, and a thick passivation layer. In other embodiments, electronic devices suitable for use at temperatures in excess of 200 C. may comprise an integrated circuit formed from silicon located on a sapphire substrate, and a thick passivation layer. The electronic devices may be implemented in the context of hydrocarbon drilling and production operations.
摘要:
Embodiments of methods and apparatus for high temperature operation of electronics according to the invention are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention generally includes an integrated circuit package having a substrate. A plurality of integrated circuits are coupled to a surface of the substrate. A lid is positioned above the substrate facing the surface. One or more pieces of compliant and thermally conductive material are compressed between at least one of the integrated circuits and the lid. The lid defines in part an enclosed volume containing the compliant and thermally conductive material.
摘要:
Apparatus and methods for operating an electronics assembly of a downhole tool. A method comprises disposing a temperature-sensitive electronic component within an insulated chamber contained within a downhole tool. The temperature of the temperature-sensitive electronic component is monitored and a temperature control system is selectively activated to regulate the temperature of the temperature-sensitive electronic component. A downhole electronic assembly comprises a temperature-sensitive electronic component and a temperature-tolerant electronic component in electrical communication with the temperature-sensitive electronic component. An insulating chamber provides a thermal barrier between the temperature-sensitive electronic component and the temperature-tolerant electronic component. A temperature control apparatus in thermal communication with the temperature-sensitive component.
摘要:
Methods and systems for operating integrated circuits at temperatures higher than expected ambient temperatures. The heating may be of entire circuit boards, portions of the circuit boards (such as the components within a multiple-chip module) and/or single devices. Methods and related systems may be used in any high temperature environment such as downhole logging tools, and the devices so heated are preferably of silicon on insulator semiconductor technology.
摘要:
In at least some embodiments, a tool may comprise a tool body and one or more tool components. The tool may further comprise tool electronics located within the tool body, wherein the tool electronics are operable to sense and store tool component characteristics and environmental characteristics. At least some of the tool electronics are operable, at least for one week, when exposed to temperatures of at least 200 Celsius. The tool electronics may be integrated circuits formed on a silicon carbide substrate or a silicon on sapphire substrate. One illustrative embodiment of the tool is a drill bit for employment in a high temperature drill well.
摘要:
Disclosed herein are various embodiments of power conversion systems and methods employing synchronous multi-phase AC-to-DC conversion. In one embodiment, a power converter comprises a transistor bridge and a switching controller that operates the transistor bridge in response to AC voltage threshold crossings. The switching controller may include a period counter to measure times between threshold crossings, and a delay counter to trigger a delayed state transition for the transistor bridge. One disclosed method embodiment comprises: receiving multiple phased alternating voltages; comparing each phased alternating voltage to a threshold; determining a period associated with voltage threshold crossings; triggering state transitions at some fraction of the period after each threshold crossing; and placing a transistor bridge into a configuration associated with a current state. For each state, the transistor bridge configuration is designed to couple phased alternating voltages to two output terminals in a sequence that produces a non-alternating voltage difference.
摘要:
In some embodiments, apparatus and systems, as well as methods, may include providing an analog temperature output responsive to a combination signal comprising a combination of an analog compensation output and a reference signal, and converting the analog temperature output to a digital temperature output responsive to an analog reference signal output, perhaps according to a polynomial function. Providing a digital compensation output corresponding to the digital temperature output, and converting the digital compensation output to the analog compensation output responsive to the analog reference signal output may also be included.
摘要:
The current invention relates to novel systems and methods for communicating with equipment and sensors located within a lossy environment. In particular, the current invention provides a wireless telemetry system suitable for use in a lossy environment. The wireless telemetry system provides essentially “real-time” communication between subsurface devices and the surface. Additionally, the current invention provides a method for positioning wireless transceivers used in the telemetry systems of the current invention.
摘要:
Disclosed herein are various nonvolatile integrated device embodiments suitable for use at high temperatures. In some embodiments, a high temperature nonvolatile integrated device comprises a sapphire or spinel substrate having multiple ferroelectric memory cells disposed upon it. In other embodiments, a high temperature nonvolatile integrated device comprises a silicon on insulator substrate or a large bandgap semiconductor substrate having multiple ferroelectric or magnetic memory cells disposed on it. In yet other embodiments, a high temperature nonvolatile integrated device comprises a sapphire, silicon on insulator, or a large bandgap substrate having programmable read only memory (PROM) cells or electrically erasable PROM (EEPROM) cells disposed on it.
摘要:
Memory system for storing one or more bits, systems including memory systems, and method for fabricating memory systems are disclosed. The memory system includes a substrate comprising sapphire or diamond, a magnetic random access memory (MRAM) array disposed on the substrate, and a memory controller disposed on the substrate and in communication with the MRAM array.