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Temperature coefficient of offset compensation for force sensor and strain gauge

US11579028B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2018
Grant dateFeb 14, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L1/26
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

MEMS force sensors for providing temperature coefficient of offset (TCO) compensation are described herein. An example MEMS force sensor can include a TCO compensation layer to minimize the TCO of the force sensor. The bottom side of the force sensor can be electrically and mechanically mounted on a package substrate while the TCO compensation layer is disposed on the top side of the sensor. It is shown the TCO can be reduced to zero with the appropriate combination of Young's modulus, thickness, and/or thermal coefficient of expansion (TCE) of the TCO compensation layer.

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