Patent classifications
B81B7/0035
Over-under sensor packaging with sensor spaced apart from control chip
An embodiment device includes a body structure having an interior cavity, a control chip disposed on a first interior surface of the interior cavity, and a sensor attached, at a first side, to a second interior surface of the interior cavity opposite the first interior surface. The sensor has a mounting pad on a second side of the sensor that faces the first interior surface, and the sensor is vertically spaced apart from the control chip by an air gap, with the sensor is aligned at least partially over the control chip. The device further includes an interconnect having a first end mounted on the mounting pad, the interconnect extending through the interior cavity toward the first interior surface, and the control chip is in electrical communication with the sensor by way of the interconnect.
Integrated MEMS cavity seal
A microelectromechanical (MEMS) system may comprise multiple sensors within cavities of the MEMS system. The operation of different sensors requires different pressures within the respective cavities. A first cavity may be sealed at a first pressure. A through-hole may be etched into a cap layer of the MEMS system to introduce gas into a second cavity such that the cavity has a desired pressure. The cavity may then be sealed by a MEMS valve to maintain the desired pressure in the second cavity.
Semiconductor structure and method for manufacturing thereof
A semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes a first substrate, a semiconductor layer, a second substrate, and a eutectic sealing structure. The semiconductor layer is over the first substrate. The semiconductor layer has a cavity at least partially through the semiconductor layer. The second substrate is over the semiconductor layer. The second substrate has a through hole. The eutectic sealing structure is on the second substrate and covers the through hole. The eutectic sealing structure comprises a first metal layer and a second metal layer eutectically bonded on the first metal layer. A method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure is also provided.
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE
A method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure is provided. The method includes the operations as follows. A first substrate having a top surface is received. A semiconductor layer is formed over the first substrate. A cavity is formed at the top surface of the semiconductor layer. A second substrate is bonded over the first substrate to cover the semiconductor layer. The second substrate has a through hole connected to the cavity of the semiconductor layer. A eutectic sealing structure is formed on the second substrate to cover the through hole. The eutectic sealing structure includes a first metal layer and a second metal layer eutectically bonded on the first metal layer.
SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCT OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Provided is a semi-finished product of an electronic device, including a substrate, a sensing module, and a lid. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The sensing module is disposed on the first surface. The lid is disposed on the first surface and forms a first cavity together with the substrate. An electronic device is also provided.
Device for suppressing stray radiation
A device for suppressing stray radiation includes a Micro-ElectroMechanical System (MEMS) sensor module and a conductive cage structure. The conductive cage structure may enclose the MEMS sensor module in order to suppress penetration of stray electromagnetic radiation with a stray wavelength λ.sub.o into the conductive cage structure, and the conductive cage structure may be arranged to be thermally insulated from the MEMS sensor module. The device may also include a connecting line. The connecting line may be connected to the MEMS sensor module and fed through the conductive cage structure by a capacitive element.
ENCAPSULATED MICROELECTROMECHANICAL STRUCTURE
A semiconductor layer having an opening and a MEMS resonator formed in the opening is disposed between first and second substrates to encapsulate the MEMS resonator. An electrical contact that extends from the opening to an exterior of the MEMS device is formed at least in part within the semiconductor layer and at least in part within the first substrate.
PARTICLE FILTER FOR MEMS DEVICE
Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a method for manufacturing a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device. The method includes forming a particle filter layer over a carrier substrate. The particle filter layer is patterned while the particle filter layer is disposed on the carrier substrate to define a particle filter in the particle filter layer. A MEMS substrate is bonded to the carrier substrate. A MEMS structure is formed over the MEMS substrate.
INTEGRATED MEMS CAVITY SEAL
A microelectromechanical (MEMS) system may comprise multiple sensors within cavities of the MEMS system. The operation of different sensors requires different pressures within the respective cavities. A first cavity may be sealed at a first pressure. A through-hole may be etched into a cap layer of the MEMS system to introduce gas into a second cavity such that the cavity has a desired pressure. The cavity may then be sealed by a MEMS valve to maintain the desired pressure in the second cavity.
Particle filter for MEMS device
Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a microphone including a particle filter disposed between a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) substrate and a carrier substrate. A MEMS device structure overlies the MEMS substrate. The MEMS device structure includes a diaphragm having opposing sidewalls that define a diaphragm opening. The carrier substrate underlies the MEMS substrate. The carrier substrate has opposing sidewalls that define a carrier substrate opening underlying the diaphragm opening. A filter stack is sandwiched between the carrier substrate and the MEMS substrate. The filter stack includes an upper dielectric layer, a lower dielectric layer, and a particle filter layer disposed between the upper and lower dielectric layers. The particle filter layer includes the particle filter spaced laterally between the opposing sidewalls of the carrier substrate.