Saudi arabian oil company (20240336476). Temperature Distribution of Microheater simplified abstract
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Temperature Distribution of Microheater
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Vincent Tung of Emeryville CA (US)
Temperature Distribution of Microheater - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240336476 titled 'Temperature Distribution of Microheater
The patent application discusses methods and devices for improving the uniformity of temperature distribution in a microheater or microheater array, particularly in a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) based device.
- Determining temperature differences between coil segments of a microheater to identify areas of uneven heating.
- Increasing the resistance of a coil segment by reducing its width to adjust temperature distribution.
- Adjusting the width of adjacent coil segments based on temperature differentials to achieve uniform heating.
Potential Applications: - MEMS devices requiring precise temperature control. - Microheater arrays used in sensors or actuators. - Microfluidic devices for temperature-sensitive processes.
Problems Solved: - Uneven temperature distribution in microheaters impacting device performance. - Lack of a method to adjust temperature distribution in real-time. - Inefficient heating leading to energy wastage.
Benefits: - Improved performance and reliability of MEMS devices. - Enhanced control over temperature-sensitive processes. - Energy efficiency through optimized heating.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Temperature Control Systems for MEMS Devices" This technology can be utilized in industries such as biomedical devices, aerospace, and consumer electronics for applications requiring precise temperature control.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does adjusting the width of coil segments improve temperature distribution in microheaters? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in mass-produced MEMS devices?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research focuses on further optimizing the design of microheaters for enhanced temperature control and efficiency in MEMS devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
example methods and devices for improving uniformity of temperature distribution of a microheater or a microheater array are disclosed. one example method includes determining that a temperature of a first coil segment of multiple coil segments of a microheater is lower than a temperature of a second coil segment of the multiple coil segments, where the first coil segment is closer to an edge of the microheater than the second coil segment, and the microheater is a heating component of a microelectromechanical systems (mems) based device. a resistance of the first coil segment is increased through a reduction of a width of the first coil segment. after the reduction of the width of the first coil segment, a width of the second coil segment is adjusted based on a difference between the temperature of the first coil segment and the temperature of the second coil segment.
