Direct media exposure of MEMS multi-sensor systems using a potted-tube packaging concept

A packaging concept for Data Storage Tags is presented. A potted-tube packaging concept, using a polystyrene tube and different epoxies as filling material that allows for direct sensor exposure is investigated. The curing temperature, water uptake and the diffusion coefficient for water in the fill...

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Published in:Sensors and actuators. A. Physical. 2008-03, Vol.142 (1), p.398-404
Main Authors: Hyldgård, Anders, Birkelund, Karen, Janting, Jakob, Thomsen, Erik V.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Direct exposure
Harsh environment
Multi-sensor
Packaging
Potting
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Summary:A packaging concept for Data Storage Tags is presented. A potted-tube packaging concept, using a polystyrene tube and different epoxies as filling material that allows for direct sensor exposure is investigated. The curing temperature, water uptake and the diffusion coefficient for water in the filling material is measured. The packaging concept is used to encapsulate a microfabricated multi-sensor (measuring temperature, water conductivity, pressure and light intensity). The direct exposure of the sensors results in high sensitivity and fast response time. The design of an elongated multi-sensor is described and effectiveness of the packaging is demonstrated with the precise measurement of water conductivity using the packaged multi-sensor. The packaging concept is very promising for high accuracy measurements in harsh environments.
ISSN:0924-4247
1873-3069
DOI:10.1016/j.sna.2007.02.024