WO2014102035A1 - Verfahren und vorrichtung zur vakuumdruckmessung mit einer messzellenanordnung - Google Patents
Verfahren und vorrichtung zur vakuumdruckmessung mit einer messzellenanordnung Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2014102035A1 WO2014102035A1 PCT/EP2013/074313 EP2013074313W WO2014102035A1 WO 2014102035 A1 WO2014102035 A1 WO 2014102035A1 EP 2013074313 W EP2013074313 W EP 2013074313W WO 2014102035 A1 WO2014102035 A1 WO 2014102035A1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- pressure
- temperature
- measuring cell
- measuring
- signal
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Ceased
Links
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01L—MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE
- G01L9/00—Measuring steady of quasi-steady pressure of fluid or fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elements; Transmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
- G01L9/0041—Transmitting or indicating the displacement of flexible diaphragms
- G01L9/0072—Transmitting or indicating the displacement of flexible diaphragms using variations in capacitance
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01L—MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE
- G01L13/00—Devices or apparatus for measuring differences of two or more fluid pressure values
- G01L13/02—Devices or apparatus for measuring differences of two or more fluid pressure values using elastically-deformable members or pistons as sensing elements
- G01L13/025—Devices or apparatus for measuring differences of two or more fluid pressure values using elastically-deformable members or pistons as sensing elements using diaphragms
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01L—MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE
- G01L21/00—Vacuum gauges
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01L—MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE
- G01L9/00—Measuring steady of quasi-steady pressure of fluid or fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elements; Transmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
- G01L9/0041—Transmitting or indicating the displacement of flexible diaphragms
- G01L9/0042—Constructional details associated with semiconductive diaphragm sensors, e.g. etching, or constructional details of non-semiconductive diaphragms
- G01L9/0045—Diaphragm associated with a buried cavity
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01L—MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE
- G01L9/00—Measuring steady of quasi-steady pressure of fluid or fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elements; Transmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
- G01L9/0041—Transmitting or indicating the displacement of flexible diaphragms
- G01L9/0072—Transmitting or indicating the displacement of flexible diaphragms using variations in capacitance
- G01L9/0075—Transmitting or indicating the displacement of flexible diaphragms using variations in capacitance using a ceramic diaphragm, e.g. alumina, fused quartz, glass
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01L—MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE
- G01L9/00—Measuring steady of quasi-steady pressure of fluid or fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elements; Transmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
- G01L9/12—Measuring steady of quasi-steady pressure of fluid or fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elements; Transmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means by making use of variations in capacitance, i.e. electric circuits therefor
- G01L9/125—Measuring steady of quasi-steady pressure of fluid or fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elements; Transmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means by making use of variations in capacitance, i.e. electric circuits therefor with temperature compensating means
Definitions
- the invention relates to a method for measuring pressure with a measuring cell arrangement according to the preamble of patent claim 1, and to a device for this according to claim 18.
- a known and suitable method to measure the deflection of such membranes is that the membrane assembly is designed as a variable electrical capacitance, wherein the capacitance change is evaluated in a known manner via a measuring electronics, which correlates with the pressure change.
- the capacitance is formed by the thin, flexible membrane surface being arranged at a small distance from a further surface of a body and both opposing surfaces being made electrically conductive. If the membrane and the body are made of non-conductive, dielectric material, for example, the surfaces are coated with an electrical coating, whereby the capacitor electrodes are formed.
- the membrane and / or the body can also be made of electrically conductive material itself, in which case the surfaces in turn form the capacitor electrodes.
- the deflection changes the distance between the two electrodes, which leads to an evaluable capacitance change of the arrangement.
- Sensors of this type are produced in large quantities, for example, from silicon. Both the flat base body and the membrane often consist completely of silicon material. There are also versions with combined material composition eg silicon with glass base. The sensors can be produced inexpensively. Pressure sensors of this type are bar used generally only for higher pressures in the range of about 10 "1 mbar to a few. High resolution at pressures below 10 -1 mbar are with the material silicon is no longer feasible.
- the electronics required for this purpose are arranged on a small circuit board behind the membrane pressure measuring cell and connected via a line to the capacitor electrodes of the measuring cell.
- the digitized signal is then processed and calibrated in another electronics, which contains a microprocessor and is arranged on a further printed circuit board.
- Such a measuring cell arrangement for measuring vacuum Consequently, it contains a capacitive diaphragm pressure measuring cell and an electronics for signal processing attached thereto.
- This measuring cell arrangement is connected in the usual way to the vacuum components to be measured, such as vacuum containers or vacuum lines, which contain the gaseous media to be measured.
- Another way to measure capacitance is to measure the charging time of a capacitor, which in principle is relatively easy to implement.
- the capacitor to be measured is usually charged with a current, for example via a constant current source or via a charging resistor.
- the voltage, the current and the time required for charging is measured and from this the capacitance is determined. With small capacities, this results in problems with the measurement of the very small currents and the very short measurement times.
- Capacities can also be measured in a bridge circuit based on Wheatstone.
- a well-known example of this is the measuring circuit in which a diode array is used as a rectifier. In such a circuit concept, an amplitude-stabilized sinusoidal source is used. This may be, for example, an amplitude-stabilized Wien oscillator.
- the capacitive diaphragm pressure measuring cell as a reference pressure measuring cell in calibration devices in addition to the precision of measurement in particular a high measuring speed is important to possible if pressure changes be able to capture the actual pressure values with high accuracy.
- the temperature effects on the measuring accuracy of the reference pressure measuring cell are also important here and must be mastered as well as possible.
- the diaphragm pressure measuring cell arrangements known today are slow in this respect and are at measuring times which are greater than 8 ms or even greater than 30 ms. Also, the achievable measurement accuracy of 0.15% to 0.4% of the measured value is often insufficient, especially over larger temperature ranges of 5 to 220 ° C.
- the measuring range to be measured or the maximum measurable capacitance of the membrane pressure measuring cell is limited when using known microchips for the measuring electronics (for example, 21 pF for AD7745). This restricts the manufacturing latitude or drastically reduces the corresponding yield and thus increases the production costs.
- the object is achieved according to the invention by the method for vacuum pressure measurement with a measuring cell arrangement according to claim 1, and by a measuring cell arrangement according to claim 18.
- the dependent claims relate to advantageous further embodiments of the invention.
- the inventive method for vacuum pressure measurement with a measuring cell array includes a capacitive diaphragm pressure measuring cell for measuring vacuum with a membrane as a pressure transducer, wherein spaced on the one side of the membrane, a first housing body in the edge region with a connecting means sealingly arranged, such that between a Referenzva- vacuum space formed is, and that on the other side of the membrane a second housing body is sealingly arranged in the edge region with a connecting means such that a measuring vacuum space is formed therebetween, and the second housing body has an opening sealingly arranged on the connection means with connecting means for communicating the measuring vacuum space with the medium to be measured; wherein within the reference vacuum space at least a portion of at least the surface of the membrane and opposite at least a portion of at least the surface of the first housing body is each formed electrical
- the correction values of the determined temperature deviation are additionally superimposed on the pressure signal in such a way that it is corrected via the pressure range to be measured and the respective temperature range to which the diaphragm pressure cell is exposed.
- the calibration process takes place for each individual measuring cell, and the values determined for the temperature correction and the adapted pressure signal are stored in the memory of the electronics belonging to the diaphragm pressure measuring cell.
- This electronics is mounted directly behind the diaphragm pressure cell and arranged on a printed circuit board.
- On this circuit board is a microchip that performs the entire signal processing including capacitance measurement.
- a reference capacitor (C re f) is arranged thereon and connected to the microchip for capacitance measurement, and a reference resistor (R ref ) arranged and connected to the microchip for the temperature measurement.
- a separate temperature sensor can be provided for measuring the temperature at the diaphragm pressure measuring cell. This is then arranged such that it thermally contacts the membrane pressure measuring cell.
- the improvement in temperature compensation and linearization can be improved such that errors below 0.1% F.S. (fill scale) even over a wide temperature range, such as -40 ° C to 450 ° C are possible.
- Rapid detection of vacuum pressure is very beneficial in many pressure measurement applications and allows for more accurate process control.
- the measuring cell arrangement can be advantageously used as Referenzmessan- order for calibration of vacuum measuring cells, in particular by the method by static expansion.
- the measurement for the pressure values to be compared for the calibration process can be carried out as simultaneously as possible, whereby a higher calibration accuracy can be achieved.
- a particularly important area of application is pressure measurement in vacuum process systems.
- There pressure measuring cells are used for process monitoring but also in pressure control systems.
- pressure control systems fast pressure detection of the process pressure is very important to achieve accurate results in the process.
- Typical processes are coating processes, etching processes, thermal vacuum treatments, etc.
- the total pressure of the vacuum must be recorded and, in addition, suitable process gases are often used or supplied, which are used accordingly in the process control.
- reactive gases are often used in such processes and are converted during the process. This especially in plasma processes, but also in CVD processes (Chemical Vapor Deposition) and others. In this case, the reactive gases involved are to a certain extent consumed and even incorporated in the final product, for example a coating.
- gas control systems for vacuum processes can now be realized, which allow to achieve much more precise results, such as more precise composition of deposited layers, or more precise etching structures. In this case, for example, the waste of gas can be reduced and costs can be saved. This application is particularly important for the semiconductor industry.
- FIG. 1 shows schematically and in cross section a measuring cell arrangement with a capacitive membrane pressure measuring cell and with an electronic circuit arrangement for signal conditioning according to the invention
- FIG. 2a is a schematic and cross-sectional view of the capacitive diaphragm pressure measuring cell in detail with the arrangement of the printed circuit board with the important electronic components arranged thereon, an external temperature sensor being arranged thereon which thermally contacts the diaphragm pressure measuring cell,
- FIG. 2b shows schematically and in cross section the capacitive membrane pressure measuring cell in detail according to FIG. 2a, wherein the microchip is used as a temperature sensor. sensor is arranged on the printed circuit board such that it thermally contacts the membrane pressure measuring cell and wherein the reference capacitor is arranged on the underside of the printed circuit board
- Fig. 2c schematically and in cross section the capacitive membrane pressure measuring cell in detail according to the figure 2a, wherein the microchip as a temperature sensor is arranged on the circuit board such that it thermally contacts the membrane pressure measuring cell and wherein the reference capacitor is arranged on the upper side of the circuit board
- FIG. 3 schematically shows a scheme for the wiring of two measuring cell arrangements for signal conditioning with, for example, synchronized operation
- FIG. 4 shows schematically a scheme for the operation of two measuring cell arrangements with signal conditioning according to FIG. 3 in the application in the pressure determination or calibration according to the method by FIG static expansion.
- the basic structure of a measuring cell arrangement 100, according to the present invention, for rapid vacuum pressure measurement, which enables a high measuring speed, is shown schematically in FIG.
- the measuring cell arrangement 100 contains a capacitive diaphragm pressure measuring cell 20 with all the necessary electronic components 12, 14 for conditioning the pressure signal of the measuring cell arrangement 100, which is arranged in a special configuration with respect to the latter and thus enables a precise, corrected pressure signal with a high measuring speed at an interface 16 to deliver.
- This measuring cell arrangement 100 is housed in a housing and forms a component which can be attached in known manner to vacuum lines and vacuum chambers for measuring vacuum pressure or gas pressure in vacuum processes.
- the prepared pressure signal, which is now high precisely corresponds to the actual pressure to be measured is at the interface 16, for example, via a connector, which is designed as an interface l / F, removed.
- a temperature sensor 14 may be provided for detecting the temperature of the diaphragm pressure measuring cell 20.
- Particularly suitable for such temperature sensors 14 are platinum resistors, such as the type Pt1000 or Pt100.
- the temperature sensor 14 is arranged with the printed circuit board 10 such that it touches the membrane pressure measuring cell 20 and a heat transfer zone 13 is formed for a good heat transfer.
- additional heat conduction agents such as thermal pastes, silicone pads, etc.
- the microchip 12 is preferably itself used for temperature detection, in which case the microchip 12 itself is placed directly in contact with the membrane pressure measuring cell 20 for temperature measurement.
- the external temperature sensor 14 with the connecting lines on the printed circuit board 10 is not needed because temperature sensitive components within the microchip 12 take on this task by programming the software stored in the microchip. As a result, the precision of the temperature measurement and thus of the corrected pressure signal can be further increased. In addition, the arrangement is further simplified.
- the microchip 12 contains a CDC (Capacitance to Digital Converter), which measures the pressure-dependent capacitance C x of the diaphragm pressure measuring cell 20, according to the discharge time measuring method, and converts it precisely into a digital signal for further processing within the microchip 12
- a TDC Tempor to Digital Converter
- the microchip also contains a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and memory as data storage.
- the DSP processes the measured temperature signals and the capacitance signals according to a predetermined program, whereby these signals are processed according to the previously determined calibration data and with additional correction algorithms to a precise pressure signal.
- a superimposed correction takes place in accordance with the values determined specifically for a calibration process for each individual diaphragm pressure measuring cell 20, both for temperature and for the measured pressure-dependent capacity.
- the software for the operation of the DSP and the calibration data of the diaphragm pressure measuring cell 20 are stored on the memory. Via an input - output interface I / O is communicated to the outside. It is important that all of these elements are integrated on a single microchip 12.
- a reference resistor R re f and a reference capacitor C re f are arranged on the printed circuit board 12 which are connected as directly as possible to the microchip and serve the microchip 12 in determining the temperature values and the capacitance values of the diaphragm pressure measuring cell 20.
- These two components must be of high quality and have very accurate values and can not be integrated on the microchip 12 itself. These must also be carefully mounted on the circuit board in order to ensure good long-term stability, which is particularly important for the reference capacitor Cref.
- FIGS. 2 a to 2 c for example, schematically and in cross section, a preferred membrane pressure measuring cell 20 is shown in somewhat more detail, wherein Different arrangements of the printed circuit board with the electronic components are shown.
- a preferred capacitive diaphragm pressure measuring cell 20 is constructed essentially completely symmetrically around the diaphragm.
- the first housing body 1 is preferably plate-shaped and arranged at a distance of 2pm to 50pm opposite the membrane 2 in the edge region sealingly connected.
- the space formed in this case includes a reference vacuum space 25.
- the distance between the two surfaces is usually set directly when mounting on the sealing material 3 or by a stepped edge, formed on one or both bodies, which lies between the edge of the membrane and the edge of the housing.
- a measuring vacuum space 26 is formed with a second housing body 4 on the opposite side of the membrane, which can be reached via connecting means 5, 27 through a measuring opening 27 in the second housing body 4 for the media to be measured.
- the distance 3 is about 2 to 50 ⁇ m, preferably 8 to 37 ⁇ m.
- the second housing body 4 is preferably provided in the inner region at the periphery with a recess approximately 0.5 mm deep to form a step in order to enlarge the measuring vacuum space 26.
- the membrane 2 and the housing 1 are referenzvakuumraum magnet, to form a capacitive Membrane pressure measuring cell 20, each with an electrically conductive layer 7, 7 'coated.
- the two layers are not electrically connected to each other and thereby form the capacitor electrodes 7, T of the capacitor arrangement with the capacitance C x .
- the electrical connections of the conductive layers 7, T are preferably carried out with vacuum-tight, electrically conductive feedthroughs, preferably through the housing body 1, where they can then be connected to the evaluation electronics, in particular the microchip 12 on the printed circuit board 10.
- a measuring cell arrangement 100 is shown in which an external temperature sensor 14 is used as a single component for temperature detection at the membrane pressure measuring cell 20.
- the temperature sensor 14 is arranged on the underside of the printed circuit board and is in contact with the membrane pressure measuring cell 20. In the contact area is the heat transfer zone 13 where the direct heat transfer takes place. It is advantageous if the temperature sensor 14 is positioned close to the microchip 12, preferably opposite. Here, the temperature sensor 14 is positioned below the circuit board 10, for example, and the microchip 12 above it.
- FIG. 2 a shows how the reference capacitor C re f is arranged as close as possible to the microchip 12.
- an opening 15 on the printed circuit board 12 is advantageously provided under this component, between the two terminals.
- This mounting arrangement is shown in Figures 2a to 2c, wherein the reference capacitor C re f can be arranged both on the top of the circuit board 12, as shown in Figures 2a and 2c, but also on the bottom according to the figure 2b.
- FIGS. 2b and 2c Another arrangement, where the microchip 12 simultaneously acts as a temperature sensor itself, is shown in FIGS. 2b and 2c.
- the micro- chip 12 is arranged on the underside of the printed circuit board 10 and is directly in thermal contact with the membrane pressure measuring cell 20.
- this is a preferred application, since this provides particularly good results.
- An example of a particularly preferred method for a precise and rapid vacuum pressure measurement includes a measuring cell arrangement 100 comprising a capacitive diaphragm pressure measuring cell 20 for measuring vacuum with a membrane 2 as a pressure transducer, wherein on the one side of the membrane 2 spaced a first housing body 1 in the edge region with a connecting means 3 'is arranged sealingly, so that between a reference vacuum space 25 is formed, and that spaced on the other side of the membrane 2, a second housing body 4 is arranged sealingly in the edge region with a connecting means 3, such that between a measuring vacuum space 26 is formed, and that the second housing body 4 has an opening 27 on the connection means 5 with connecting means 27 'are arranged sealingly for communicating connection of the measuring vacuum chamber 26 with the medium to be measured, wherein within the reference vacuum space 25 at least a portion of at least the Oberf the membrane 2 and opposite at least a portion of at least the surface of the first housing body 1 is each formed electrically conductive and capacitor electrodes 7, 7 'form to form an electrical capacit
- the values determined by calibration for the temperature correction and for the pressure signal can be stored as a table in a memory within the microchip 12.
- the values for the pressure signal determined by calibration can be stored as a table in a memory within the microchip (12) and the values for the temperature correction determined by calibration can be used as a mathematical function stored in memory (memory) within the microchip (12).
- the pressure signal from the, with the capacity to digital converter (CDC), measured capacitance C x of the diaphragm pressure measuring cell 20, and, with the temperature to Digital Converter (TDC), measured temperature value Tx with the correlation means within the same microchip 12 with a Digital Signal Pro (DSP) is linked and output as a pressure value at the signal output 16.
- CDC capacity to digital converter
- TDC temperature to Digital Converter
- DSP Digital Signal Pro
- the calibration values are determined separately for the correction of the measured temperature values and for the determination of the pressure signal and are read into the memory (memory) of the microchip 12.
- the measurement cycle in the microchip 12 is set to less than 8 ms, preferably less than 1 ms.
- the signal quality of the measured pressure signals at the capacitance C x of the capacitive membrane pressure cell 20 and / or the temperature signal T x can advantageously be further improved by processing these signals with an additional algorithm.
- the signal noise is treated.
- several individual measurements are carried out within a measuring cycle and the mean value determined therefrom.
- the mean value is calculated by the DSP.
- Other methods of noise reduction may be used as averaging.
- the DSP calculates the effective pressure measurement value by means of a suitable calculation rule.
- This calculation rule describes the relationship between the measured capacitance value Cx and the corresponding pressure value. This relationship is, as already mentioned, also temperature-dependent. For the most accurate pressure measurement, therefore, the sensor temperature must also be measured and taken into account for the correction of the measured pressure signal.
- the temperature measurement is done, for example, via a suitable temperature-sensitive sensor such as a Pt1000 resistor or another electrical resistance. Particularly preferred here is the use of the internal components of the microchip 12 itself as a temperature sensor.
- the measured temperature signal from the temperature sensor 14 or from the microchip 12 is converted by a temperature-to-digital converter (TDC) into a digital signal.
- TDC temperature-to-digital converter
- the temperature is preferably measured in the same measuring cycle as the capacity. Because the temperature is less fast compared to the pressure changes the temperature signal can be treated more complex, such as and preferably strongly filtered.
- the signal noise can be reduced to, for example, less than 10 ppm (equivalent to 0.001 ° C), while the response time remains even below 1 s with a measurement time of 1 ms.
- the filtering is carried out by the DSP according to a given algorithm. From this filtered temperature, the DSP calculates the effective temperature by means of a calculation rule. For example, when using a Pt1000 temperature sensor, the relationship is as follows:
- T_computed [° C] a 3 * R 3 + a 2 * R 2 + ai * R + ao
- T_ calculated is determined.
- a correction function of the first or higher order is determined from the calculated temperature values (T_ calculated [° C] and actual temperature). This describes the relationship between the actual and the measured temperature.
- T_ calculated [° C] and actual temperature This describes the relationship between the actual and the measured temperature.
- signal filtering algorithms can also be used to improve the signal quality of the pressure measurement signal.
- the measured pressure signal and / or temperature signal with at least one other algorithm within the microchip 12 with the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) operates to increase the measured signal quality and correlated with the pressure signal to increase the pressure signal quality output at the signal output 16, preferably at least one of the algorithms is designed as a signal filtering algorithm.
- the filtered temperature signals are thus correlated or corrected with the filtered pressure measurement signal, which in addition to the calibra- tion, which takes place in addition, the pressure signal at the output 16 of the measuring cell arrangement 100 has a further increased quality with respect to precision.
- An algorithm for reducing the signal noise is particularly advantageous, as previously described, for example.
- Signal noise reduction causes a more stable signal output since the data is e.g. averaged or just filtered. It also makes it possible to obtain useful measured values even at low signal to noise ratio or even at S / N ⁇ 1, and thus to extend the measuring range.
- FIG. 3 schematically shows the connection of two measuring cell arrangements 100 for signal conditioning with, for example, simultaneous synchronized operation of the detection of the pressure measurement by rapid detection of the true pressure conditions in the vacuum process.
- the measuring cell arrangement 100 is used here as a reference measuring arrangement for calibrating vacuum measuring cells, in particular according to the method by static expansion.
- the pressure signals of the two measuring cell arrangements 100 are supplied from the signal outputs 16, 16 'of the signal conditioning unit 200. This takes over the pressure signals via the existing interface 17, 17 'and are processed with an FPGA (Field Programmable Array), which is clocked by a real-time clock and a following processor and passed through the interface 18 further. given.
- FPGA Field Programmable Array
- a data processing unit 300 with an interface 19 and a computer can carry out the further evaluation of the data (Data).
- Data data
- the inventive measuring cell arrangements 100 are well suited for the calibration of other vacuum pressure measuring cells, because of the high precision of the measurement that can be achieved and this at high speed of the measuring process. Particularly suitable here is the use in the calibration method of measuring cells by the method by static expansion.
- two vacuum chambers 30, 31 are used, and the second vacuum chamber 31 is evacuated by a vacuum pump 32. These vacuum chambers 30, 31 are connected to one another via a second line 37, with an aperture 34 connected therebetween and a second valve 36.
- the first vacuum chamber 30 is connected via a first line 33 with a first valve 35 to the gas supply or atmosphere.
- At each of the vacuum chambers 30, 31 each have a measuring cell array 20, 20 'arranged as a reference measuring arrangement, which preferably with a signal conditioning unit 200 time-synchronized or possible lent time synchronous because of the now possible fast measuring cycles can be operated.
- the measuring cells to be tested can each be arranged on the vacuum chambers 30, 31 as measuring cell samples 40, 41.
- Another particularly advantageous application is the use of the inventive measuring cell arrangement 100 in a gas pressure regulating system for precise regulation and adjustment of the gas pressure in a vacuum process system. Thanks to the fast and precise measurement, this enables very precise process control of the vacuum processes.
Landscapes
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Ceramic Engineering (AREA)
- Analytical Chemistry (AREA)
- Measuring Fluid Pressure (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Claims
Priority Applications (4)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US14/654,771 US9791339B2 (en) | 2012-12-24 | 2013-11-20 | Method and device for measuring a vacuum pressure using a measuring cell arrangement |
| KR1020157020143A KR102076515B1 (ko) | 2012-12-24 | 2013-11-20 | 측정 셀 장치를 이용하여 진공 압력을 측정하기 위한 방법 및 장치 |
| JP2015548309A JP6253662B2 (ja) | 2012-12-24 | 2013-11-20 | 測定セル構成を用いて真空圧を測定するための方法および装置 |
| DE112013006194.5T DE112013006194A5 (de) | 2012-12-24 | 2013-11-20 | Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Vakuumdruckmessung mit einer Messzellanordnung |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH2938/12 | 2012-12-24 | ||
| CH02938/12A CH707387B1 (de) | 2012-12-24 | 2012-12-24 | Messzellenanordnung und Verfahren zur Vakuumdruckmessung. |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| WO2014102035A1 true WO2014102035A1 (de) | 2014-07-03 |
Family
ID=47471430
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/EP2013/074313 Ceased WO2014102035A1 (de) | 2012-12-24 | 2013-11-20 | Verfahren und vorrichtung zur vakuumdruckmessung mit einer messzellenanordnung |
Country Status (7)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US9791339B2 (de) |
| JP (1) | JP6253662B2 (de) |
| KR (1) | KR102076515B1 (de) |
| CH (1) | CH707387B1 (de) |
| DE (1) | DE112013006194A5 (de) |
| TW (1) | TWI618922B (de) |
| WO (1) | WO2014102035A1 (de) |
Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN104990653A (zh) * | 2015-06-12 | 2015-10-21 | 黄杰 | 膜压式电力测量装置 |
| CN114279625A (zh) * | 2021-12-03 | 2022-04-05 | 北京晨晶精仪电子有限公司 | 真空度检测电路、真空度检测方法及真空计 |
| TWI854519B (zh) * | 2022-03-09 | 2024-09-01 | 日商日立全球先端科技股份有限公司 | 電漿處理裝置 |
| EP4733437A1 (de) | 2024-10-28 | 2026-04-29 | Inficon AG | Metallfluoridbeschichtungen |
Families Citing this family (21)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP6091017B2 (ja) * | 2012-11-21 | 2017-03-08 | 国立研究開発法人産業技術総合研究所 | 参照リーク発生装置およびそれを用いた超微小リーク試験装置 |
| US9927315B2 (en) * | 2013-07-05 | 2018-03-27 | Inficon Gmbh | Sensor unit including a measuring cell, a housing and at least one access channel |
| CN104409275B (zh) * | 2014-11-19 | 2017-02-22 | 大连理工大学 | 真空灭弧室真空度在线监测装置 |
| US20190064022A1 (en) * | 2016-02-25 | 2019-02-28 | Inficon ag | Capacitive vacuum measuring cell having a multi-electrode |
| CN205863332U (zh) * | 2016-07-29 | 2017-01-04 | 泰科电子(上海)有限公司 | 测温组件、电器组件、电池包连接组件及汽车电池包 |
| US10714795B2 (en) * | 2017-05-01 | 2020-07-14 | Infineon Technologies Ag | Monitoring battery cell internal pressure |
| IT201700073763A1 (it) * | 2017-07-05 | 2019-01-05 | St Microelectronics Srl | Sensore capacitivo di pressione per il monitoraggio di strutture edilizie, in particolare di calcestruzzo |
| CN107562269B (zh) * | 2017-08-28 | 2020-04-17 | 京东方科技集团股份有限公司 | 压力触控结构和显示装置 |
| CN107560786B (zh) * | 2017-09-08 | 2019-12-31 | 成都倍特科技有限责任公司 | 真空度在线检测及其补偿系统 |
| JP7285621B2 (ja) * | 2017-11-29 | 2023-06-02 | 株式会社堀場エステック | 真空計 |
| US11402289B2 (en) * | 2018-03-20 | 2022-08-02 | Vega Grieshaber Kg | Means for implementing a method for detecting and compensating for a rapid temperature change in a pressure measuring cell |
| TWI651467B (zh) | 2018-03-30 | 2019-02-21 | 研能科技股份有限公司 | 致動傳感模組 |
| CN109668674B (zh) * | 2019-02-26 | 2023-10-03 | 厦门乃尔电子有限公司 | 一种硅压阻式压力传感器的高精度温度补偿电路及方法 |
| US11906380B2 (en) | 2019-05-15 | 2024-02-20 | Sumitomo (Shi) Cryogenics Of America, Inc. | Bridge voltage inversion circuit for vacuum gauge and pressure gauge sensor having the voltage inversion circuit |
| EP3745434B1 (de) | 2019-05-28 | 2023-05-17 | Hitachi Energy Switzerland AG | Druckimpulsdiagnose eines laststufenschalters |
| DE102019133325A1 (de) * | 2019-12-06 | 2021-06-10 | Endress+Hauser SE+Co. KG | Druckmessaufnehmer |
| CN114235266B (zh) * | 2021-12-17 | 2024-11-22 | 江苏创芯海微科技有限公司 | 扩大测量区间的真空度测量装置及制备方法 |
| KR102471346B1 (ko) * | 2022-06-24 | 2022-11-29 | (주)아토벡 | 진공압력산출장치 |
| CN116593068B (zh) * | 2023-05-05 | 2025-12-19 | 哈尔滨工业大学 | Sperf装置的真空同步性测量系统、方法及控制方法 |
| KR102666912B1 (ko) | 2023-12-20 | 2024-05-17 | 주식회사 파인솔루션 | 압력 센싱을 위한 cdg 장치 |
| KR102666916B1 (ko) * | 2024-01-05 | 2024-05-17 | 주식회사 파인솔루션 | 이중화 챔버 타입의 압력 센싱 cdg 장치 |
Citations (9)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE3912219A1 (de) * | 1988-04-13 | 1989-10-26 | Tesla Kp | Verfahren und vorrichtung zur digitalen druckmessung |
| EP0524550A1 (de) * | 1991-07-25 | 1993-01-27 | Fibronix Sensoren GmbH | Gasgefüllter Relativdrucksensor |
| WO1997027802A1 (en) * | 1996-01-30 | 1997-08-07 | Radi Medical Systems Ab | Combined flow, pressure and temperature sensor |
| US5992240A (en) * | 1995-11-21 | 1999-11-30 | Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. | Pressure detecting apparatus for measuring pressure based on detected capacitance |
| EP1174696A2 (de) * | 2000-07-20 | 2002-01-23 | VEGA Grieshaber KG | Druckmesszelle mit Temperatursensor |
| US20080110269A1 (en) * | 2006-11-13 | 2008-05-15 | Carsten Strietzel | Diaphragm vacuum measuring cell and method for the production of such measuring cell |
| US7484416B1 (en) * | 2007-10-15 | 2009-02-03 | Rosemount Inc. | Process control transmitter with vibration sensor |
| WO2010049794A1 (en) * | 2008-10-30 | 2010-05-06 | Radi Medical Systems Ab | Pressure sensor and wire guide assembly |
| DE102009002662A1 (de) * | 2009-04-27 | 2010-10-28 | Ifm Electronic Gmbh | Kapazitiver Drucksensor als Kombinationssensor zur Erfassung weiterer Messgrößen |
Family Cites Families (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE19633630A1 (de) * | 1996-08-21 | 1998-02-26 | Endress Hauser Gmbh Co | Auswerteeinheit eines Differenzdrucksensors |
| WO1999034184A1 (de) * | 1997-12-23 | 1999-07-08 | Unaxis Trading Ag | Kapazitive vakuummesszelle |
| JP2001215161A (ja) * | 2000-02-03 | 2001-08-10 | Anelva Corp | 広帯域静電容量型真空センサ |
| JP2001255225A (ja) | 2000-03-10 | 2001-09-21 | Anelva Corp | 静電容量型真空センサ |
| US6681637B2 (en) * | 2000-07-20 | 2004-01-27 | Vega Grieshaber Kg | Pressure-measuring cell with a temperature sensor |
| WO2008122134A1 (de) * | 2007-04-07 | 2008-10-16 | Inficon Gmbh | Verfahren zur herstellung einer vakuummembranmesszelle |
| US7819014B1 (en) | 2009-04-23 | 2010-10-26 | Rosemount Inc. | Capacitive gage pressure sensor with vacuum dielectric |
-
2012
- 2012-12-24 CH CH02938/12A patent/CH707387B1/de unknown
-
2013
- 2013-11-20 KR KR1020157020143A patent/KR102076515B1/ko active Active
- 2013-11-20 US US14/654,771 patent/US9791339B2/en active Active
- 2013-11-20 JP JP2015548309A patent/JP6253662B2/ja active Active
- 2013-11-20 DE DE112013006194.5T patent/DE112013006194A5/de active Pending
- 2013-11-20 WO PCT/EP2013/074313 patent/WO2014102035A1/de not_active Ceased
- 2013-12-17 TW TW102146600A patent/TWI618922B/zh not_active IP Right Cessation
Patent Citations (9)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE3912219A1 (de) * | 1988-04-13 | 1989-10-26 | Tesla Kp | Verfahren und vorrichtung zur digitalen druckmessung |
| EP0524550A1 (de) * | 1991-07-25 | 1993-01-27 | Fibronix Sensoren GmbH | Gasgefüllter Relativdrucksensor |
| US5992240A (en) * | 1995-11-21 | 1999-11-30 | Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. | Pressure detecting apparatus for measuring pressure based on detected capacitance |
| WO1997027802A1 (en) * | 1996-01-30 | 1997-08-07 | Radi Medical Systems Ab | Combined flow, pressure and temperature sensor |
| EP1174696A2 (de) * | 2000-07-20 | 2002-01-23 | VEGA Grieshaber KG | Druckmesszelle mit Temperatursensor |
| US20080110269A1 (en) * | 2006-11-13 | 2008-05-15 | Carsten Strietzel | Diaphragm vacuum measuring cell and method for the production of such measuring cell |
| US7484416B1 (en) * | 2007-10-15 | 2009-02-03 | Rosemount Inc. | Process control transmitter with vibration sensor |
| WO2010049794A1 (en) * | 2008-10-30 | 2010-05-06 | Radi Medical Systems Ab | Pressure sensor and wire guide assembly |
| DE102009002662A1 (de) * | 2009-04-27 | 2010-10-28 | Ifm Electronic Gmbh | Kapazitiver Drucksensor als Kombinationssensor zur Erfassung weiterer Messgrößen |
Cited By (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN104990653A (zh) * | 2015-06-12 | 2015-10-21 | 黄杰 | 膜压式电力测量装置 |
| CN104990653B (zh) * | 2015-06-12 | 2019-05-21 | 黄杰 | 膜压式电力测量装置 |
| CN114279625A (zh) * | 2021-12-03 | 2022-04-05 | 北京晨晶精仪电子有限公司 | 真空度检测电路、真空度检测方法及真空计 |
| CN114279625B (zh) * | 2021-12-03 | 2024-05-10 | 北京晨晶电子有限公司 | 真空度检测电路、真空度检测方法及真空计 |
| TWI854519B (zh) * | 2022-03-09 | 2024-09-01 | 日商日立全球先端科技股份有限公司 | 電漿處理裝置 |
| EP4733437A1 (de) | 2024-10-28 | 2026-04-29 | Inficon AG | Metallfluoridbeschichtungen |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| TWI618922B (zh) | 2018-03-21 |
| KR102076515B1 (ko) | 2020-02-12 |
| CH707387B1 (de) | 2017-01-13 |
| JP2016504582A (ja) | 2016-02-12 |
| US9791339B2 (en) | 2017-10-17 |
| DE112013006194A5 (de) | 2015-09-10 |
| CH707387A1 (de) | 2014-06-30 |
| US20150346044A1 (en) | 2015-12-03 |
| JP6253662B2 (ja) | 2017-12-27 |
| TW201432237A (zh) | 2014-08-16 |
| KR20150097803A (ko) | 2015-08-26 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| WO2014102035A1 (de) | Verfahren und vorrichtung zur vakuumdruckmessung mit einer messzellenanordnung | |
| DE60023688T2 (de) | Prozessdruckmessung mit verbesserter fehlerkompensation | |
| EP3014218B1 (de) | Verfahren zum betreiben einer sensoranordnung | |
| WO2009012605A2 (de) | Verfahren zur kalibrierung und zum betrieb einer messzellenanordnung | |
| WO2012129711A1 (de) | Gasdruckmesszellenanordnung | |
| EP2010897A1 (de) | Mikrosensor | |
| EP0801302A1 (de) | Verfahren zum Ermitteln der absoluten Luftfeuchtigkeit | |
| EP1097361B1 (de) | Druckmesszelle, druckmessvorrichtung sowie verfahren zur überwachung des druckes in einer kammer | |
| EP1642121B1 (de) | Driftkompensation für einen impedimetrischen abgassensor durch anlegen einer einstellbaren vorspannung | |
| EP3931540A1 (de) | Messgerät mit einem sensorelement und einer mess- und betriebsschaltung | |
| WO2017144101A1 (de) | Kapazitive vakuummesszelle mit multielektrode | |
| WO2004111594A1 (de) | Drucksensor mit feuchteschutz | |
| EP2795274B1 (de) | Infrarotlichtsensorchip mit hoher messgenauigkeit und verfahren zum herstellen des infrarotlichtsensorchips | |
| EP3304019B1 (de) | Drucksensor mit einer aktivhartlötung | |
| DE102021121641A1 (de) | Differentieller gassensor mit zwei sensorbauelementen und verwendung für die detektion von gasen | |
| WO2006024381A1 (de) | Gassensor und verfahren herstellung einens gassensors | |
| DE19917717A1 (de) | Kapazitiver Feuchtesensor | |
| CH682261A5 (en) | Electrical measuring appts. for level of conductive liq. | |
| DE102019111695A1 (de) | Messvorrichtung | |
| DE102015118232A1 (de) | System und Verfahren zum Überwachen eines Kanals, insbesondere eines MEMS-Kanals | |
| DE102023109571A1 (de) | Sensorelement mit Membran und kombinierten Heiz- und Temperaturmess-Leiterbahnen | |
| WO1988009930A1 (fr) | Transducteur capacitif |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application |
Ref document number: 13795462 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A1 |
|
| WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 14654771 Country of ref document: US |
|
| ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 2015548309 Country of ref document: JP Kind code of ref document: A |
|
| WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 1120130061945 Country of ref document: DE Ref document number: 112013006194 Country of ref document: DE |
|
| ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 20157020143 Country of ref document: KR Kind code of ref document: A |
|
| REG | Reference to national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R225 Ref document number: 112013006194 Country of ref document: DE |
|
| 122 | Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase |
Ref document number: 13795462 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A1 |