KR20120133524A - Inertial Sensor - Google Patents
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- G01C19/00—Gyroscopes; Turn-sensitive devices using vibrating masses; Turn-sensitive devices without moving masses; Measuring angular rate using gyroscopic effects
- G01C19/56—Turn-sensitive devices using vibrating masses, e.g. vibratory angular rate sensors based on Coriolis forces
- G01C19/5719—Turn-sensitive devices using vibrating masses, e.g. vibratory angular rate sensors based on Coriolis forces using planar vibrating masses driven in a translation vibration along an axis
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- G01P—MEASURING LINEAR OR ANGULAR SPEED, ACCELERATION, DECELERATION, OR SHOCK; INDICATING PRESENCE, ABSENCE, OR DIRECTION, OF MOVEMENT
- G01P15/00—Measuring acceleration; Measuring deceleration; Measuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration
- G01P15/02—Measuring acceleration; Measuring deceleration; Measuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces using solid seismic masses
- G01P15/08—Measuring acceleration; Measuring deceleration; Measuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces using solid seismic masses with conversion into electric or magnetic values
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- G01P—MEASURING LINEAR OR ANGULAR SPEED, ACCELERATION, DECELERATION, OR SHOCK; INDICATING PRESENCE, ABSENCE, OR DIRECTION, OF MOVEMENT
- G01P15/00—Measuring acceleration; Measuring deceleration; Measuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration
- G01P15/02—Measuring acceleration; Measuring deceleration; Measuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces using solid seismic masses
- G01P15/08—Measuring acceleration; Measuring deceleration; Measuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces using solid seismic masses with conversion into electric or magnetic values
- G01P15/135—Measuring acceleration; Measuring deceleration; Measuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces using solid seismic masses with conversion into electric or magnetic values by making use of contacts which are actuated by a movable inertial mass
Abstract
Regarding the inertial sensor of the present invention, the inertial sensor 100 according to the present invention includes a mass body 130 and a mass body 130 disposed below the central portion 113 of the plate-shaped membrane 110 and the membrane 110. Disposed below the rim 115 of the membrane 110, and having a thickness T 1 between the post 140 and the membrane 110 and the mass 130 that is thicker than the thickness T 2 of the mass 130. Since the bonding layer 160 is provided between the membrane 110 and the post 140, the thickness T 1 of the post 140 is formed to be thicker than the thickness T 2 of the mass body 130. There is no need to provide a separate lower cap, and thus the process of manufacturing the lower cap and the process of joining the lower cap and the post can be omitted, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing the manufacturing cost. .
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The present invention relates to an inertial sensor.
Recently, the inertial sensor is used for military equipment such as satellites, missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles. It is used for various purposes such as navigation and navigation.
In order to measure acceleration and angular velocity, such an inertial sensor generally adopts a structure in which a mass body is bonded to an elastic substrate such as a membrane. Through the above configuration, the inertial sensor can calculate the acceleration by measuring the inertial force applied to the mass, and can calculate the angular velocity by measuring the Coriolis force applied to the mass.
Specifically, the process of measuring acceleration and angular velocity using an inertial sensor is as follows. First, the acceleration can be obtained by Newton's law of motion "F = ma", where "F" is the inertia force acting on the mass, "m" is the mass of the mass, and "a" is the acceleration to be measured. Since the mass m of the mass is already a recognized value, the acceleration a can be obtained by measuring the force F acting on the mass. In addition, the angular velocity can be obtained by the Coriolis Force "F = 2mΩ? V" formula, where "F" is the Coriolis force acting on the mass, "m" is the mass of the mass, and "Ω" is to be measured. The angular velocity, "v", is the velocity of the mass. Of these, the kinetic velocity (v) of the mass and the mass (m) of the mass are already known values. Therefore, the angular velocity (Ω) can be obtained by measuring the Coriolis force (F) acting on the mass.
As such, in order to measure acceleration and angular velocity, the inertial sensor should have a mass, a membrane capable of vibrating the mass, and a post supporting the membrane. At this time, in consideration of the damping effect of air, a certain space must be secured under the mass. However, since the inertial sensor according to the prior art has the same thickness of the mass body and the post, in order to secure space in the lower portion of the mass body, a bottom cap having a groove is formed at the bottom of the post. Therefore, the inertial sensor according to the prior art has to manufacture a lower cap as well as to bond the lower cap and the post, there is a complicated manufacturing process. In addition, there is a problem that the overall thickness of the inertial sensor increases due to the thickness of the lower cap itself.
The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to form a thickness of the post thicker than the thickness of the mass, by inertial sensor that can secure the space in the lower portion of the mass without a separate lower cap It is to provide.
An inertial sensor according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a plate-like membrane, a mass body disposed below the central portion of the membrane, a post disposed below the edge of the membrane so as to surround the mass, the thickness is thicker than the thickness of the mass and And a bonding layer provided between the membrane and the mass and between the membrane and the post.
Here, the recess further includes a recess recessed along an inner edge of the lower surface of the post.
In addition, the concave portion is characterized in that the rounded process.
In addition, the thickness of the recess is the same as the thickness difference between the post and the mass.
The post and the mass are formed of silicon, the bonding layer is formed of silicon oxide, and the membrane is formed of silicon.
Method for manufacturing an inertial sensor according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of (A) preparing a base member laminated in the order of the substrate, the bonding layer and the membrane, (B) a predetermined depth by etching the central portion of the substrate in the thickness direction Forming a first cavity of (C) and forming a second cavity having a cross-sectional closed loop by etching in a thickness direction to penetrate the substrate in the first cavity, thereby forming a mass surrounded by the second cavity and the first cavity. And forming a post surrounding the two cavities.
Here, the thickness of the post is characterized in that thicker than the thickness of the mass.
In addition, in the step (C), it is characterized in that to form the second cavity along the edge of the first cavity.
Further, in the step (C), characterized in that the second cavity is formed so as to be spaced in a predetermined interval inward from the edge of the first cavity.
In addition, the edge of the first cavity is characterized in that the rounded process.
Further, in the step (B), the first cavity is characterized in that it is formed by anisotropic etching.
Further, in the step (B), the first cavity is characterized in that it is formed by isotropic etching.
Further, in the step (C), the second cavity is characterized in that it is formed by anisotropic etching.
Further, in the step (A), the substrate is formed of silicon, the bonding layer is formed of silicon oxide, the membrane is characterized in that formed of silicon.
The features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description based on the accompanying drawings.
Prior to that, terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed in a conventional and dictionary sense, and the inventor may properly define the concept of the term in order to best explain its invention It should be construed as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention.
According to the present invention, since the thickness of the post is formed thicker than the thickness of the mass, it is not necessary to provide a separate lower cap, and thus the process of manufacturing the lower cap and the process of joining the lower cap and the post can be omitted. The manufacturing process can be simplified and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
In addition, according to the present invention, there is no need to have a lower cap, it is possible to reduce the weight and thickness of the inertial sensor, there is an advantage that can be implemented in light weight and process simplification.
1 is a cross-sectional view of an inertial sensor according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention;
2 to 3 are cross-sectional views of an inertial sensor according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention;
4 to 11 are process cross-sectional views showing the manufacturing method of the inertial sensor according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention in the process order; And
12 to 19 are process cross-sectional views showing the manufacturing method of the inertial sensor according to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention in the process order.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The objectives, specific advantages and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. It should be noted that, in the present specification, the reference numerals are added to the constituent elements of the drawings, and the same constituent elements are assigned the same number as much as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. Further, in describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related well-known techniques that may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention will be omitted.
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 is a cross-sectional view of an inertial sensor according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, the
The
The
Here, the thickness T 1 of the
The
Meanwhile, the
In addition, an
2 to 3 are cross-sectional views of an inertial sensor according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
2 to 3, the biggest difference between the
The
4 to 11 are process cross-sectional views showing the manufacturing method of the inertial sensor according to the first embodiment of the present invention in the process order.
4 to 11, the method of manufacturing the
First, as shown in FIG. 4, the
Next, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the central portion of the
Next, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, etching in the thickness direction to penetrate the
On the other hand, by forming a
In the manufacturing method of the
Next, as shown in FIG. 11, the
12 to 19 are process cross-sectional views showing the manufacturing method of the inertial sensor according to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention in the process order.
12 to 19, the biggest difference between the manufacturing method of the
First, as shown in FIG. 12, the
Next, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, the
On the other hand, by forming a
In the manufacturing method of the
Next, as shown in FIG. 19, an
Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific embodiments, this is for explaining the present invention in detail, and an inertial sensor and a method of manufacturing the same according to the present invention are not limited thereto. It will be apparent that modifications and improvements are possible by those skilled in the art. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
100, 200: inertial sensor 110: membrane
113: central portion of the membrane 115: membrane edge
130: mass 140: post
145: recess 147: rounding treatment
150: base member 160: bonding layer
170: substrate 180: first cavity
185: First Mask 190: Second Cavity
195: second mask 300: integrated circuit
350: leadframe T 1 : thickness of post
T 2 : thickness of mass T 3 : thickness of recess
T 4 : Difference in thickness between post and wrangler D: Predetermined interval
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A mass disposed below the central portion of the membrane;
A post disposed under the rim of the membrane so as to surround the mass and having a thickness thicker than that of the mass; And
A bonding layer provided between the membrane and the mass and between the membrane and the post;
An inertial sensor comprising a.
An inertial sensor, characterized in that it further comprises a recess recessed along the inner edge of the lower surface of the post.
The edge of the concave portion is an inertial sensor, characterized in that the rounding process.
And the thickness of the recess is equal to the difference in thickness between the post and the mass.
The post and the mass are formed of silicon,
The bonding layer is formed of silicon oxide,
The membrane is an inertial sensor, characterized in that formed of silicon.
(B) etching a central portion of the substrate in a thickness direction to form a first cavity having a predetermined depth; And
(C) forming a second cavity having a cross-sectional closed loop by etching in the thickness direction to penetrate the substrate in the first cavity, thereby forming a mass surrounded by the second cavity and a post surrounding the second cavity; step;
Method of manufacturing an inertial sensor comprising a.
The thickness of the post is a manufacturing method of the inertial sensor, characterized in that thicker than the thickness of the mass.
In the step (C),
The second cavity is formed along the edge of the first cavity manufacturing method of the sensor.
In the step (C),
And forming the second cavity so as to be spaced inwardly from an edge of the first cavity by a predetermined interval.
The edge of the first cavity is a manufacturing method of the inertial sensor, characterized in that the rounding process.
In the step (B)
The first cavity is a method of manufacturing an inertial sensor, characterized in that formed by anisotropic etching.
In the step (B)
The first cavity is a method of manufacturing an inertial sensor, characterized in that formed by isotropic etching.
In the step (C),
The second cavity is a method of manufacturing an inertial sensor, characterized in that formed by anisotropic etching.
In the step (A)
The substrate is formed of silicon,
The bonding layer is formed of silicon oxide,
The membrane is a method of manufacturing an inertial sensor, characterized in that formed of silicon.
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