Monolithic three-axis linear magnetic sensor and manufacturing method thereof
US9891292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10D1/47
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A monolithic three-axis linear magnetic sensor and manufacturing method wherein the sensor comprises an X-axis sensor, a Y-axis sensor and a Z-axis sensor. The X-axis sensor comprises a referenced bridge and at least two X ferromagnetic flux guides. The Y-axis sensor comprises a push-pull bridge and at least two Y ferromagnetic flux guides. The Z-axis sensor comprises a push-pull bridge and at least one Z ferromagnetic flux guide. The bridge arms of the referenced bridge and push-pull bridge are each formed by one or more magnetoresistive elements that are electrically interconnected. The directions of the sensing axes and the directions of magnetization of the pinned layers of the magnetoresistive elements are all oriented along the X-axis. This manufacturing method comprises first depositing a magnetoresistive thin film on a wafer, and then performing several processes such as magnetic annealing, photolithography, etching, coating, and the like in order to realize a sensor. This monolithic three-axis linear magnetic sensor has the advantages of low cost, easy manufacturability, good linearity, and high sensitivity.
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