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Moisture detection and ingression monitoring systems and methods of manufacture

US10126260B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2015
Grant dateNov 13, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K17/955
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Moisture detection and ingression monitoring systems and methods of manufacture are provided. The moisture detection structure includes chip edge sealing structures including at least one electrode forming a capacitor structured to detect moisture ingress within an integrated circuit. The at least one electrode and a second electrode of the capacitor is biased to ground and to a moisture detection circuit.

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