18414733. SENSOR FOR MEASURING A GAS PROPERTY simplified abstract (Infineon Technologies AG)
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SENSOR FOR MEASURING A GAS PROPERTY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Julia Isabel Perez Barraza of Unterhaching (DE)
Marten Oldsen of Tanjung Bungah (MY)
Matthias Eberl of Taufkirchen (DE)
SENSOR FOR MEASURING A GAS PROPERTY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18414733 titled 'SENSOR FOR MEASURING A GAS PROPERTY
The abstract describes a sensor for measuring gas properties, specifically gas composition, particularly hydrogen levels. The sensor includes a semiconductor die with a measuring cavity, a measuring sensor element, a contact pad, a buried conductor, and a conductive bonding layer.
- Semiconductor die with measuring cavity
- Measuring sensor element arranged in the measuring cavity
- Contact pad on the semiconductor die
- Buried conductor electrically connecting the sensor element to the contact pad
- Conductive bonding layer surrounding the measuring cavity for a bonding surface
- Buried conductor insulated from the conductive bonding layer
Potential Applications: - Gas composition analysis - Hydrogen level monitoring in industrial processes - Environmental monitoring for gas leaks
Problems Solved: - Accurate measurement of gas properties - Reliable detection of hydrogen levels - Integration into various gas sensing applications
Benefits: - Enhanced gas monitoring capabilities - Improved safety in industrial settings - Efficient and reliable sensor performance
Commercial Applications: Title: Gas Composition Sensor for Industrial Monitoring This technology can be used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and environmental monitoring for accurate gas composition analysis and hydrogen level detection.
Questions about Gas Composition Sensor: 1. How does the buried conductor ensure accurate measurement in the sensor? The buried conductor electrically connects the sensor element to the contact pad, ensuring reliable data transmission within the sensor.
2. What are the potential environmental applications of this gas composition sensor? This sensor can be used for environmental monitoring to detect gas leaks and ensure safety in various settings.
Original Abstract Submitted
Examples disclose a sensor for measuring a gas property, in particular a gas composition, more particularly a hydrogen level, wherein the sensor includes a semiconductor die, wherein the semiconductor die includes a measuring cavity, wherein a measuring sensor element is arranged in the measuring cavity, wherein the semiconductor die includes a contact pad, wherein the semiconductor die includes a buried conductor, wherein the buried conductor electrically connects the measuring sensor element to the contact pad, wherein a conductive bonding layer of the semiconductor die surrounds the measuring cavity for providing a conductive bonding surface, and wherein the buried conductor is insulated from the conductive bonding layer. Further examples, disclose methods for manufacturing a sensor.
