Semiconductor structure and method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure

    公开(公告)号:US12029123B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-02

    申请号:US17237607

    申请日:2021-04-22

    摘要: A semiconductor structure includes an optical component and a thermal control mechanism adjacent to the optical component and configured to control a temperature of the optical component. The thermal control mechanism includes a conductive structure, a first thermoelectric member and a second thermoelectric member opposite to the first thermoelectric member. The first thermoelectric member and the second thermoelectric member are electrically connected to the conductive structure. The first thermoelectric member and the second thermoelectric member have opposite conductive types. The semiconductor structure further includes a first dielectric layer surrounding the optical component and a portion of the thermal control mechanism, wherein the conductive structure is over the first dielectric layer, and the first thermoelectric member and the second thermoelectric member are surrounded by the first dielectric layer. The semiconductor structure further includes a first via extending through the first dielectric layer and electrically connected to the conductive structure.

    TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR

    公开(公告)号:US20230371378A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-16

    申请号:US18314448

    申请日:2023-05-09

    申请人: Danfoss A/S

    IPC分类号: H10N10/01 G01K7/02 H10N10/80

    CPC分类号: H10N10/01 G01K7/02 H10N10/80

    摘要: A method (100) for producing a temperature sensor (200), the method (100) comprising: providing (101) a cable (103), wherein electrical conductor portions (105) are protruding from an end of the cable (103); connecting (107) at least one temperature sensor element (109) to the electrical conductor portions (105) protruding from the cable (103); providing (111) a sensor capsule (113); connecting (115) a proximal end surface of the sensor capsule (113) to the end of the cable (103), so that the sensor capsule (113) surrounds the at least one temperature sensor element (109); providing (117) at least one drain opening (119) in the sensor capsule (113) near a connection area (121) of the cable (103) and the sensor capsule (113); filling (123) up a volume (125) of the sensor capsule (113) with a thermally conducting ceramic filler (127); connecting (129) an end cap (131) to a distal end surface (133) of the sensor capsule (113); sealing (135) the drain opening (119).

    Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting Apparatus System and Method

    公开(公告)号:US20230138483A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-04

    申请号:US17918560

    申请日:2021-04-13

    申请人: Sheetak, Inc.

    发明人: Uttam Ghoshal

    IPC分类号: H10N10/17 H10N10/80

    摘要: The present disclosure is related to thermoelectric energy harvesting and powering of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices and systems. The thermoelectric energy harvesting device includes a thermoelectric converter electrically coupled to voltage rectifier and a power storage medium. The first side of the thermoelectric converter is exposed to ambient air with fluctuating temperatures, while the second side is anchored to a stable temperature. Power generated across the temperature differential can be captured in the power storage medium. The harvester may also include a device to move the harvester relative to the air and, by generating convection cooling of the first side, increase the net energy harvested.

    PROPULSION ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE REGULATED VENTILATION DEVICE, AIRCRAFT COMPRISING SUCH A PROPULSION ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20240327019A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-03

    申请号:US18616576

    申请日:2024-03-26

    IPC分类号: B64D33/08 H10N10/80

    CPC分类号: B64D33/08 H10N10/80

    摘要: An aircraft propulsion assembly with at least one ventilation device to cool at least one zone of the propulsion assembly. The ventilation device is regulated and includes at least one ventilation hole emerging in the zone to be cooled, at least one valve movable between a closed position where the valve shuts the ventilation hole and an open position where the valve at least partially frees the ventilation hole, at least one thermoelectric generator to generate an electric current and at least one automatic control to control the position of the valve by using the electrical current generated by the thermoelectric generator. The bleed air flow rate can be adjusted as a function of the cooling needs. An aircraft including at least one such propulsion assembly is disclosed.

    HEAT PUMP DEVICE AND ASSEMBLY
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230152011A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-18

    申请号:US17989938

    申请日:2022-11-18

    摘要: A heat pump that includes a thermoelectric device(s) and a heat sink having a raised portion with a top surface for thermally coupling with a planar face of the thermoelectric device(s). The raised portion of the heat sink includes an outer periphery and a raised central region surrounded by a void region to provide more uniform thermal conductivity when clamped within an assembly. The raised central region is shaped in an any shape corresponding to a shape of uneven thermal conductivity due to clamping pressure applied to the heat sink. The void region can be substantially contiguous and entirely circumscribe the central raised region. The device can optionally include discrete supports formed of a less thermally-conductive material within the void region. The supports can be elastomeric, such as O-rings, and disposed within pockets defined within the void region.