WO2022042525A1 - Micro-electro-mechanical system magnetoresistive sensor, sensor unit and electronic device - Google Patents

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WO2022042525A1
WO2022042525A1 PCT/CN2021/114251 CN2021114251W WO2022042525A1 WO 2022042525 A1 WO2022042525 A1 WO 2022042525A1 CN 2021114251 W CN2021114251 W CN 2021114251W WO 2022042525 A1 WO2022042525 A1 WO 2022042525A1
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  • This specification relates to the technical field of MEMS magnetoresistive sensors, and more particularly, to a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor, a sensor unit and an electronic device.
  • the resistance value of magnetoresistance can vary with the applied magnetic field.
  • magnetoresistance can be placed in a magnetic field.
  • the magnetic field applied to the magnetoresistance changes, resulting in a change in the resistance value of the magnetoresistance.
  • Various physical quantities can be detected by providing magnetoresistive and magnetic field forming elements.
  • Magnetoresistance such as giant magnetoresistance, tunneling magnetoresistance includes a free layer, a spacer layer, and a pinned layer. According to the working principle of the magnetoresistance, by changing the magnetization direction of the free layer relative to the pinning direction of the pinned layer, the resistance value of the magnetoresistance can be changed.
  • Figure 1 shows one arrangement of magnetoresistive and current conductors.
  • the current wire 11 and the magnetoresistive wire 12 have been set to work, but no physical action is applied to the magnetoresistive and current wire.
  • the current wire 11 acts as a magnetic field forming element and forms a magnetic field applied to the magnetoresistor 12 .
  • the magnetic field generated by the current wire 11 conforms to the right-hand spiral rule.
  • the coordinate axes in FIG. 1 include X, Y, and Z axes. Both the current conductor 11 and the magnetoresistive 12 lie in the XY plane.
  • the direction of the current flow in the current conductor 11 is as indicated by the arrow 13 .
  • the magnetic field applied by the current wire 11 on the magnetoresistor 12 is perpendicular to the XY plane and in the negative direction of the Z axis.
  • the pinning direction of the magnetoresistor 12 is the positive X-axis direction.
  • Figure 2 shows an arrangement of reluctance and permanent magnets.
  • the permanent magnet 21 and the magnetoresistors 23, 24 have been set to an active state, however, no physical action is applied to the magnetoresistance and the permanent magnets.
  • the direction of the magnetic field inside the permanent magnet 21 is along the positive direction of the Z-axis, as indicated by the arrow 22 .
  • Both the permanent magnet 21 and the reluctances 23, 24 are located in the XY plane.
  • the magnetic field applied by the permanent magnets 21 on the magnetoresistors 23, 24 is perpendicular to the XY plane and in the negative direction of the Z axis.
  • the pinning directions of the magnetoresistors 23 and 24 are both in the positive X-axis direction.
  • the permanent magnets 21 and the reluctances 23, 24 can move relative to each other along the Z-axis. At this time, the magnetic field applied to the magnetoresistors 23 and 24 generates components in the X-axis direction, thereby changing the resistance values of the magnetoresistances 23 and 24 .
  • Embodiments of this specification provide new technical solutions for MEMS magnetoresistive sensors.
  • a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor comprising: a first support member; a first magnetoresistance disposed on the first support member, and a first pinning direction of the first magnetoresistance is the X direction; the second support; the magnetic field forming element is arranged on the second support and forms a magnetic field applied to the first magnetoresistance, wherein, under the action of the physical quantity to be sensed, the first support is relatively
  • the two supports move, so that the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming element to the first magnetoresistor changes, thereby changing the resistance value of the first magnetoresistance, thereby generating a sensing signal, and the second supporter moves relative to the first supporter
  • the direction is the Z direction, wherein the plane formed by the X direction and the Z direction is the XZ plane, and the Y direction is perpendicular to the XZ plane, wherein, in the static working state, the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming element to the first magnetoresist
  • a sensor unit including a unit housing, the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to the embodiment, and an integrated circuit chip, wherein the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor and integrated circuit A circuit chip is arranged in the monolithic housing.
  • an electronic device comprising a sensor unit according to an embodiment.
  • the magnetoresistance can be prevented from being in a random magnetization state in a static operating state.
  • any one of the embodiments of the present specification does not need to achieve all the above effects.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of the arrangement of magnetoresistive and current wires in a prior art MEMS magnetoresistive sensor.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the magnetoresistance and the permanent magnet in the MEMS magnetoresistance sensor of the prior art.
  • Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the principle of the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 4 shows a schematic diagram of the arrangement of elements in a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 shows a schematic diagram of the arrangement of elements in a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to another embodiment.
  • Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the support according to yet another embodiment.
  • Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the support according to yet another embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 shows a schematic diagram of a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to yet another embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 shows a schematic diagram of a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to yet another embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 shows a schematic diagram of a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to yet another embodiment.
  • Figure 11 shows a schematic diagram of a sensor cell according to one embodiment disclosed herein.
  • Figure 12 shows a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed herein.
  • Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the principle of the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 3(a) shows the general structure of magnetoresistance.
  • the magnetoresistive layer 30 includes a free layer 31 , a spacer layer 32 and a pinned layer 33 .
  • the pinning direction of the pinning layer 33 is the positive X-axis direction.
  • the magnetic polarization direction of the free layer 31 can be changed with the external magnetic field, thereby changing the resistance value of the magnetoresistance.
  • FIG. 3( b ) shows the change of the resistance value of the magnetoresistor 30 with the external magnetic field when the bias magnetic field in the Y direction is not provided.
  • the horizontal axis represents the magnetic field BX along the pinning direction of the magnetoresistor 30
  • the vertical axis represents the resistance value of the magnetoresistor 30 .
  • the resistance value of the magnetoresistance 30 is the maximum value Rmax; when the magnetic field BX gradually changes to the positive direction of the X axis, The resistance value of the magnetoresistor 30 gradually decreases to the minimum value Rmin.
  • the resistance value of the magnetoresistor 30 becomes the minimum value Rmin. In the case where the magnetic field BX is negative, the magnetoresistance 30 has a linear region.
  • FIGS. 3( c ) and (d) show examples of setting the bias magnetic field in the Y direction.
  • the bias magnetic field in the Y-direction is set through the current wire 34 in FIGS. 3( c ) and ( d ).
  • the direction of current flow in the current wire 34 is in the positive X-axis direction.
  • the current wire 34 applies a bias magnetic field in the positive direction of the Y-axis to the magnetoresistor 30 .
  • FIG. 3( c ) shows a top view of current lead 34 and magnetoresistance 30
  • FIG. 3(d ) shows a side view of current lead 34 and magnetoresistance 30 .
  • FIG. 3(e) shows the resultant magnetic field applied to the magnetoresistor 30 when the magnetic field along the X-axis is changed in the case where the bias magnetic field in the positive direction of the Y-axis is set.
  • Arrow 35 represents the resultant magnetic field applied to magnetoresistor 30 when the magnetic field of the X-axis is zero.
  • Arrow 36 represents the resultant magnetic field applied to the magnetoresistor 30 when the magnetic field of the X-axis is in the negative direction of the X-axis.
  • Arrow 37 represents the resultant magnetic field applied to the magnetoresistor 30 when the magnetic field of the X-axis is in the negative direction of the X-axis.
  • FIG. 3( f ) shows the change of the resistance value of the magnetoresistor 30 with the magnetic field of the X axis when the bias magnetic field in the positive direction of the Y axis is set.
  • the resistance value of the magnetoresistor 30 becomes an intermediate value between the maximum value Rmax and the minimum value Rmin. Under this arrangement, the magnetoresistance 30 has a linear region both when the magnetic field BX is positive and negative.
  • the XYZ coordinate system in FIG. 3 is only used to illustrate the principle of the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor disclosed herein, and different coordinate systems may be used when describing the embodiments disclosed herein below.
  • a separate current wire 34 is shown in Figures 3(c) and (d) for setting the bias magnetic field along the Y-axis direction, however, those skilled in the art will understand that the current wire 34 here 34 may be a separate current wire or a component of a magnetic field forming element that generates a bias magnetic field in the direction of the Y-axis.
  • the component may be the current conductor component of the current conductor along the X-axis direction, or may be the tilt component of the permanent magnet along the Y-axis direction.
  • 4 and 5 are schematic diagrams showing the arrangement of elements in the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor.
  • the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor includes: a first support, first magnetoresistances 42 and 52 , a second support and magnetic field forming elements 41 and 51 .
  • the first magnetoresistors 42, 52 are arranged on the first support.
  • the magnetic field forming elements 41, 51 are arranged on the second support.
  • the first support and the second support are not shown in order to illustrate the working mode of the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor.
  • the first support member and the second support member may be a substrate, a diaphragm, a cantilever and the like.
  • the first pinning direction of the first magnetoresistors 42 and 52 is the X direction.
  • the magnetic field forming elements 41 and 51 form magnetic fields applied to the first magnetoresistors 42 and 52 .
  • the first support member moves relative to the second support member, so that the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming elements 41 and 51 to the first magnetoresistors 42 and 52 changes, thereby changing the first magnetoresistance 42 , 52 resistance, thereby generating a sensing signal.
  • the direction in which the second support moves relative to the first support is the Z direction. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the plane formed by the X direction and the Z direction is the XZ plane, and the Y direction is perpendicular to the XZ plane.
  • the movement of the first support relative to the second support is relative. It may be that the first support member moves, or the second support member moves, or both the first support member and the second support member move but with different displacement amounts. Accordingly, the movements of the magnetoresistive and magnetic field forming elements are also relative.
  • the physical quantity to be sensed may include, for example, sound pressure, pressure, acceleration, temperature, humidity, attitude, and the like.
  • the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor may be a MEMS magnetoresistive microphone, a MEMS magnetoresistive pressure sensor, a MEMS magnetoresistive acceleration sensor, a MEMS magnetoresistive temperature sensor, a MEMS magnetoresistive humidity sensor, MEMS magnetoresistive attitude sensor, etc.
  • the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming elements 41 and 51 to the first magnetoresistors 42 and 52 has a bias magnetic field component in the Y direction.
  • the Y-direction bias magnetic field component can be generated in a number of ways.
  • the magnetic field forming elements 41, 51 and the first magnetoresistors 42, 52 are arranged to have an inclined angle to each other, or the magnetic field forming elements 41, 51 are arranged to have an inclined magnetic field, or the like.
  • the bias magnetic field component in the Y direction By setting the bias magnetic field component in the Y direction, in the working state, the free layers of the first magnetoresistors 42 and 52 can be biased in the middle of the linear region, so that when the external magnetic field changes along the positive/negative direction of the X axis, The first magnetoresistors 42, 52 each have a linear region. This can improve the linear range of the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor and reduce magnetic switching noise.
  • the bias magnetic field component in the Y direction may be, for example, in the range of 100 to 1000 Oe.
  • the current wire 41 is used as the magnetic field forming element.
  • the plane formed by the X direction and the Y direction is the XY plane
  • the plane formed by the Y direction and the Z direction is the YZ plane.
  • the current wire 41 is inclined relative to the XY plane in the YZ plane, thereby generating the Y-direction bias magnetic field component.
  • the current in the current wire 41 is indicated by the arrows therein.
  • the angle ⁇ of the current lead inclined with respect to the XY plane in the YZ plane is greater than or equal to 0.1° and less than or equal to 10°.
  • a magnet 51 is used as the magnetic field forming element.
  • the north-south axis of the magnet 51 is inclined with respect to the XZ plane in the YZ plane.
  • the magnet here is any magnet that can provide a working magnetic field for the magnetoresistance in the working state. Since soft magnets, semi-hard magnets, hard magnets and other magnets all have a certain ability to retain magnetism, the magnets can be soft magnets, semi-hard magnets, or hard magnets if the application requirements are met.
  • the north-south axis of the magnet 51 is inclined with respect to the XZ plane by an angle ⁇ greater than or equal to 0.1° and less than or equal to 10°, preferably, the angle ⁇ is greater than or equal to 0.5° and less than or equal to 2°.
  • the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor further includes: a third support member and a second magnetoresistive 53 .
  • the second magnetoresistor 53 is provided on the third support.
  • the second pinning direction of the second magnetoresistor 53 is the X direction.
  • the first pinning direction and the second pinning direction may be the same or different.
  • a magnet is used as the magnetic field forming element in the embodiment of FIG. 5, and the first pinning direction and the second pinning direction may be the same (eg, both along the positive X-axis direction) to produce a differential output.
  • the magnetic field forming elements are current lines
  • the first pinning direction and the second pinning direction may be different, eg, along the positive and negative directions of the X-axis, respectively.
  • the third support member moves relative to the second support member, so that the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming element 51 to the second magnetoresistor 53 changes, thereby changing the resistance value of the second magnetoresistor 53 , Thereby, a sensing signal is generated.
  • the direction in which the second support moves relative to the third support is the Z direction.
  • the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming element 51 to the second magnetoresistor 53 also has a bias magnetic field component in the Y direction.
  • the sensing signal may be generated from differential output signals of the first magnetoresistor 52 and the second magnetoresistance 53 .
  • FIG. 6 shows a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the support according to yet another embodiment.
  • the second support 61 is a diaphragm or a cantilever beam.
  • a stress structure 63 is provided on the diaphragm or cantilever beam 61 so that the magnetic field forming element 62 is inclined with respect to the first magnetoresistance, thereby generating the bias magnetic field component in the Y direction.
  • the stress structure 63 may be a tensile stress film or a compressive stress film.
  • the magnetic field forming member 62 may be a magnet, for example, a magnetic film. Since no current needs to be supplied to the magnets, no additional noise or heat is generated when the magnets move. Therefore, in applications such as microphones, this arrangement is more advantageous.
  • Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the support according to yet another embodiment.
  • the first support is the substrate 71 and includes a structure 73 having an inclined surface.
  • the first magnetoresistor 72 is provided on the inclined surface so that the magnetic field forming element is inclined with respect to the first magnetoresistor 72, thereby generating the Y-direction bias magnetic field component.
  • grayscale lithography may be performed first, followed by mirror ion etching RIE, resulting in sloped surface structures 73 on the flat surface of substrate 71.
  • the inclination angle of the inclined surface is, for example, 0.1° or more and 10° or less, preferably, 0.5° or more and 2° or less.
  • disposing the magnetoresistance on the fixed substrate can reduce noise and/or power consumption.
  • the elements on the substrate 71 may also be magnetic field forming elements, eg, magnets.
  • the magnets can be formed by deposition, patterning, on inclined surfaces.
  • the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor includes a substrate 81 , a cantilever beam 82 , an element 84 and an element 83 .
  • the substrate 81 and the cantilever beam 82 may be used as the first and second support members or the second and first support members described above, respectively.
  • a stress structure 85 is provided on the cantilever beam 82 .
  • the stress structure 85 may be a tensile stress film provided on the upper surface of the cantilever beam 82 or a compressive stress film on the lower surface of the cantilever beam 82 .
  • Element 84 and element 83 may be a magnetic field forming element and a magnetoresistive or a magnetoresistive and magnetic field forming element, respectively.
  • the magnetic field forming element is tilted with respect to the magnetoresistance by the stress structure 85 to generate a bias magnetic field component in the Y direction.
  • the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor includes a substrate 91 , a diaphragm 92 , a magnetic field forming element 93 , a first magnetoresistance 95 and a second magnetoresistance 97 .
  • the substrate 91 can be used as the first and third supporters described above.
  • the diaphragm 92 serves as the second support.
  • Structures 94 , 96 with inclined surfaces are provided on the substrate 91 .
  • a first magnetoresistor 95 and a second magnetoresistor 97 may be provided on the structures 94, 96, respectively, with inclined surfaces to generate a Y-direction bias magnetic field component.
  • the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor includes a substrate 101 , cantilevers 104 and 105 , an element 103 and an element 106 .
  • Element 103 and element 106 may be a magnetic field forming element and a magnetoresistive or a magnetoresistive and magnetic field forming element, respectively.
  • the element 103 is arranged on the structure 102 having an inclined surface.
  • the cantilever beams 104 , 105 have an upper layer 104 and a lower layer 105 .
  • the upper layer 104 and the lower layer 105 have different extensibility for the physical quantity to be sensed, thereby displacing the element 106 on the cantilever beam.
  • the physical quantity to be detected here may be, for example, temperature or humidity.
  • FIG 11 shows a schematic diagram of a sensor cell according to one embodiment disclosed herein.
  • the sensor unit 110 includes a unit housing 111 , the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor 112 described above, and an integrated circuit chip 113 .
  • the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor 112 and the integrated circuit chip 113 are provided in the single housing 111 .
  • the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor 112 may be opposed to the opening of the projectile housing 111 to sense external physical quantities.
  • the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor 112 , the integrated circuit chip 113 and the circuits in the monolithic housing 111 are connected by leads 114 .
  • Figure 12 shows a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed herein.
  • the electronic device 120 may include the sensor unit 121 shown in FIG. 111 .
  • the electronic device 120 may be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a wearable device, or the like.
  • the sensor unit 121 may be used to sense sound, pressure, acceleration, temperature, humidity, attitude, and the like.

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A micro-electro-mechanical system magnetoresistive sensor, a sensor unit and an electronic device. The micro-electro-mechanical system magnetoresistive sensor comprises: a first support member; a first magnetoresistor (42, 52) which is arranged on the first support member, a first pinning direction of the first magnetoresistor (42, 52) being an X direction; a second support member; a magnetic field forming unit (41, 51) which is arranged on the second support member and forms a magnetic field applied to the first magnetoresistor. Under the action of the physical quantity to be tested, the first support member moves relative to the second support member to generate a sensing signal. The second support member moves relative to the first support member in a Z direction. In a static work state, the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming unit (41, 51) to the first magnetoresistor (42, 52) has a bias magnetic field component in a Y direction.

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微机电系统磁阻传感器、传感器单体及电子设备MEMS magnetoresistive sensor, sensor unit and electronic equipment
本公开要求于2020年08月24日提交中国专利局,申请号为202010858561.0,申请名称为“微机电系统磁阻传感器、传感器单体及电子设备”的中国专利申请的优先权,其全部内容通过引用结合在本公开中。This disclosure requires the priority of a Chinese patent application with the application number of 202010858561.0 and the application title of "Micro-Electro-Mechanical System Magnetoresistive Sensor, Sensor Monomer and Electronic Device", which was filed with the China Patent Office on August 24, 2020, the entire content of which is approved by References are incorporated in this disclosure.
技术领域technical field
本说明书涉及微机电系统磁阻传感器技术领域,更具体地,涉及一种微机电系统磁阻传感器、传感器单体及电子设备。This specification relates to the technical field of MEMS magnetoresistive sensors, and more particularly, to a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor, a sensor unit and an electronic device.
背景技术Background technique
磁阻的阻值可以随着所施加的磁场的变化而变化。例如,可以将磁阻设置在磁场中。当磁阻的位置发生变化时,施加到磁阻磁场发生变化,从而导致磁阻的阻值变化。通过设置磁阻及磁场形成元件,可以检测各种物理量。The resistance value of magnetoresistance can vary with the applied magnetic field. For example, magnetoresistance can be placed in a magnetic field. When the position of the magnetoresistance changes, the magnetic field applied to the magnetoresistance changes, resulting in a change in the resistance value of the magnetoresistance. Various physical quantities can be detected by providing magnetoresistive and magnetic field forming elements.
诸如巨磁阻、隧穿磁阻的磁阻包括自由层、间隔层和钉扎层。根据这种磁阻的工作原理,通过改变自由层相对于钉扎层的钉扎方向的磁化方向,可以改变磁阻的阻值大小。Magnetoresistance such as giant magnetoresistance, tunneling magnetoresistance includes a free layer, a spacer layer, and a pinned layer. According to the working principle of the magnetoresistance, by changing the magnetization direction of the free layer relative to the pinning direction of the pinned layer, the resistance value of the magnetoresistance can be changed.
图1示出了一种磁阻和电流导线的设置方式。在图1所示的情况下,电流导线11和磁阻12已经被设置为工作状态,但是,没有向磁阻和电流导线施加物理作用。电流导线11作为磁场形成元件并形成施加到磁阻12的磁场。电流导线11所产生的磁场符合右手螺旋法则。在图1中的坐标轴包括X、Y、Z轴。电流导线11和磁阻12都位于XY平面内。电流导线11中的电流方向如箭头13所指示的那样。在这种情况下,电流导线11施加在磁阻12上的磁场是垂直于XY平面的并沿Z轴负方向的。磁阻12的钉扎方向是X轴正方向。当施加物理作用时,电流导线11和磁阻12可以相 对于彼此沿Z轴移动。此时,施加在磁阻12上的磁场产生X轴方向的分量,从而改变磁阻11的阻值。Figure 1 shows one arrangement of magnetoresistive and current conductors. In the situation shown in FIG. 1, the current wire 11 and the magnetoresistive wire 12 have been set to work, but no physical action is applied to the magnetoresistive and current wire. The current wire 11 acts as a magnetic field forming element and forms a magnetic field applied to the magnetoresistor 12 . The magnetic field generated by the current wire 11 conforms to the right-hand spiral rule. The coordinate axes in FIG. 1 include X, Y, and Z axes. Both the current conductor 11 and the magnetoresistive 12 lie in the XY plane. The direction of the current flow in the current conductor 11 is as indicated by the arrow 13 . In this case, the magnetic field applied by the current wire 11 on the magnetoresistor 12 is perpendicular to the XY plane and in the negative direction of the Z axis. The pinning direction of the magnetoresistor 12 is the positive X-axis direction. When a physical action is applied, the current wire 11 and the magnetoresistor 12 can move relative to each other along the Z-axis. At this time, the magnetic field applied to the magnetoresistor 12 generates a component in the X-axis direction, thereby changing the resistance value of the magnetoresistor 11 .
图2示出了一种磁阻和永磁体的设置方式。在图2所示的情况下,永磁体21和磁阻23、24已经被设置为工作状态,但是,没有向磁阻和永磁体施加物理作用。永磁体21内部的磁场方向沿Z轴正方向,如箭头22所示。永磁体21和磁阻23、24均位于XY平面内。在这种情况下,永磁体21施加在磁阻23、24上的磁场是垂直于XY平面的并沿Z轴负方向的。磁阻23、24的钉扎方向均是X轴正方向。当施加物理作用时,永磁体21和磁阻23、24可以相对于彼此沿Z轴移动。此时,施加在磁阻23、24上的磁场产生X轴方向的分量,从而改变磁阻23、24的阻值。Figure 2 shows an arrangement of reluctance and permanent magnets. In the situation shown in Fig. 2, the permanent magnet 21 and the magnetoresistors 23, 24 have been set to an active state, however, no physical action is applied to the magnetoresistance and the permanent magnets. The direction of the magnetic field inside the permanent magnet 21 is along the positive direction of the Z-axis, as indicated by the arrow 22 . Both the permanent magnet 21 and the reluctances 23, 24 are located in the XY plane. In this case, the magnetic field applied by the permanent magnets 21 on the magnetoresistors 23, 24 is perpendicular to the XY plane and in the negative direction of the Z axis. The pinning directions of the magnetoresistors 23 and 24 are both in the positive X-axis direction. When physical action is applied, the permanent magnets 21 and the reluctances 23, 24 can move relative to each other along the Z-axis. At this time, the magnetic field applied to the magnetoresistors 23 and 24 generates components in the X-axis direction, thereby changing the resistance values of the magnetoresistances 23 and 24 .
发明内容SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
本说明书的实施例提供用于微机电系统磁阻传感器的新技术方案。Embodiments of this specification provide new technical solutions for MEMS magnetoresistive sensors.
根据本说明书的第一方面,提供了一种微机电系统磁阻传感器,包括:第一支撑件;第一磁阻,设置在第一支撑件上,以及第一磁阻的第一钉扎方向是X方向;第二支撑件;磁场形成元件,设置在第二支撑件上,并形成施加于第一磁阻的磁场,其中,在待感测物理量的作用下,第一支撑件相对于第二支撑件移动,以使得磁场形成元件施加于第一磁阻的磁场发生变化,从而改变第一磁阻的阻值,由此产生感测信号,以及第二支撑件相对于第一支撑件移动的方向是Z方向,其中,X方向和Z方向所构成的平面是XZ平面,Y方向垂直于XZ平面,其中,在静态工作状态下,磁场形成元件施加于第一磁阻的磁场具有Y方向的偏置磁场分量。According to a first aspect of the present specification, there is provided a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor, comprising: a first support member; a first magnetoresistance disposed on the first support member, and a first pinning direction of the first magnetoresistance is the X direction; the second support; the magnetic field forming element is arranged on the second support and forms a magnetic field applied to the first magnetoresistance, wherein, under the action of the physical quantity to be sensed, the first support is relatively The two supports move, so that the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming element to the first magnetoresistor changes, thereby changing the resistance value of the first magnetoresistance, thereby generating a sensing signal, and the second supporter moves relative to the first supporter The direction is the Z direction, wherein the plane formed by the X direction and the Z direction is the XZ plane, and the Y direction is perpendicular to the XZ plane, wherein, in the static working state, the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming element to the first magnetoresistor has a Y direction the bias magnetic field component.
根据本说明书的第二方面,提供了一种传感器单体,包括单体外壳、根据实施例所述的微机电系统磁阻传感器以及集成电路芯片,其中,所述微机电系统磁阻传感器以及集成电路芯片被设置在所述单体外壳中。According to a second aspect of the present specification, a sensor unit is provided, including a unit housing, the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to the embodiment, and an integrated circuit chip, wherein the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor and integrated circuit A circuit chip is arranged in the monolithic housing.
根据本说明书的第三方面,提供了一种电子设备,包括根据实施例的传感器单体。According to a third aspect of the present specification, there is provided an electronic device comprising a sensor unit according to an embodiment.
在不同实施例中,通过设置Y方向的偏置磁场分量,可以防止磁阻在静态工作状态下处于随机磁化状态。In various embodiments, by setting the Y-direction bias magnetic field component, the magnetoresistance can be prevented from being in a random magnetization state in a static operating state.
应当理解的是,以上的一般描述和后文的细节描述仅是示例性和解释性的,并不能限制本说明书实施例。It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not limiting of the embodiments of the present specification.
此外,本说明书实施例中的任一实施例并不需要达到上述的全部效果。In addition, any one of the embodiments of the present specification does not need to achieve all the above effects.
通过以下参照附图对本说明书的示例性实施例的详细描述,本说明书的实施例的其它特征及其优点将会变得清楚。Other features of the embodiments of the present specification and advantages thereof will become apparent from the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments of the present specification with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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为了更清楚地说明本说明书实施例或现有技术中的技术方案,下面将对实施例或现有技术描述中所需要使用的附图作简单地介绍,显而易见地,下面描述中的附图仅仅是本说明书实施例中记载的一些实施例,对于本领域普通技术人员来讲,还可以根据这些附图获得其他的附图。In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present specification or the prior art, the following briefly introduces the accompanying drawings required in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only These are some of the embodiments described in the embodiments of the present specification. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can also be obtained according to these drawings.
图1示出了现有技术的微机电系统磁阻传感器中磁阻和电流导线的设置方式的示意图。FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of the arrangement of magnetoresistive and current wires in a prior art MEMS magnetoresistive sensor.
图2示出了现有技术的微机电系统磁阻传感器中磁阻和永磁体的设置方式的示意图。FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the magnetoresistance and the permanent magnet in the MEMS magnetoresistance sensor of the prior art.
图3示出了这里公开的微机电系统磁阻传感器的原理的示意图。Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the principle of the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor disclosed herein.
图4示出了根据一个实施例的微机电系统磁阻传感器中的元件设置方式的示意图。FIG. 4 shows a schematic diagram of the arrangement of elements in a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to one embodiment.
图5示出了根据另一个实施例的微机电系统磁阻传感器中的元件设置方式的示意图。FIG. 5 shows a schematic diagram of the arrangement of elements in a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to another embodiment.
图6示出了根据又一个实施例的支撑件的设置方式的示意图。Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the support according to yet another embodiment.
图7示出了根据又一个实施例的支撑件的设置方式的示意图。Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the support according to yet another embodiment.
图8示出了根据又一个实施例的微机电系统磁阻传感器的示意图。8 shows a schematic diagram of a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to yet another embodiment.
图9示出了根据又一个实施例的微机电系统磁阻传感器的示意图。9 shows a schematic diagram of a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to yet another embodiment.
图10示出了根据又一个实施例的微机电系统磁阻传感器的示意图。10 shows a schematic diagram of a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to yet another embodiment.
图11示出了根据这里公开的一个实施例的传感器单体的示意图。Figure 11 shows a schematic diagram of a sensor cell according to one embodiment disclosed herein.
图12示出了根据这里公开的一个实施例的电子设备的示意图。Figure 12 shows a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed herein.
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现在将参照附图来详细描述各种示例性实施例。Various exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
以下对至少一个示例性实施例的描述实际上仅仅是说明性的,决不作为对本公开及其应用或使用的任何限制。The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the disclosure, its application or uses in any way.
应注意到:相似的标号和字母在下面的附图中表示类似项,因此,一旦某一项在一个附图中被定义,则在随后的附图中不需要对其进行进一步讨论。It should be noted that like numerals and letters refer to like items in the following figures, so once an item is defined in one figure, it does not require further discussion in subsequent figures.
下面,参照附图描述本说明书的不同实施例和例子。In the following, various embodiments and examples of the present specification are described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
图3示出了这里公开的微机电系统磁阻传感器的原理的示意图。Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the principle of the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor disclosed herein.
图3(a)示出了磁阻的一般结构。磁阻30包括自由层31、间隔层32和钉扎层33。如图3(a)所示,钉扎层33的钉扎方向是X轴正方向。自由层31的磁极化方向可以随外界磁场而变化,由此改变磁阻的阻值大小。Figure 3(a) shows the general structure of magnetoresistance. The magnetoresistive layer 30 includes a free layer 31 , a spacer layer 32 and a pinned layer 33 . As shown in FIG. 3( a ), the pinning direction of the pinning layer 33 is the positive X-axis direction. The magnetic polarization direction of the free layer 31 can be changed with the external magnetic field, thereby changing the resistance value of the magnetoresistance.
图3(b)示出了在没有设置Y方向的偏置磁场的情况下磁阻30的阻值随外部磁场的变化情况。在图3(b)的图中,横轴表示沿磁阻30的钉扎方向的磁场BX,纵轴表示磁阻30的阻值。如图3(b)中的实线所示,当磁场BX与磁阻30的钉扎方向相反时,磁阻30的阻值为最大值Rmax;当磁场BX逐渐向X轴正方向变化时,磁阻30的阻值逐渐减小为最小值Rmin。在未施加Y方向的偏置磁场的情况下,当磁场BX为0时,磁阻30的阻值变为最小值Rmin。在磁场BX为负的情况下,磁阻30具有线性区域。FIG. 3( b ) shows the change of the resistance value of the magnetoresistor 30 with the external magnetic field when the bias magnetic field in the Y direction is not provided. In the graph of FIG. 3( b ), the horizontal axis represents the magnetic field BX along the pinning direction of the magnetoresistor 30 , and the vertical axis represents the resistance value of the magnetoresistor 30 . As shown by the solid line in Fig. 3(b), when the magnetic field BX is opposite to the pinning direction of the magnetoresistance 30, the resistance value of the magnetoresistance 30 is the maximum value Rmax; when the magnetic field BX gradually changes to the positive direction of the X axis, The resistance value of the magnetoresistor 30 gradually decreases to the minimum value Rmin. In the case where the bias magnetic field in the Y direction is not applied, when the magnetic field BX is 0, the resistance value of the magnetoresistor 30 becomes the minimum value Rmin. In the case where the magnetic field BX is negative, the magnetoresistance 30 has a linear region.
图3(c)和(d)示出了在Y方向设置偏置磁场的例子。在图3(c)和(d)中通过电流导线34设置Y方向的偏置磁场。电流导线34中的电流方向沿X轴正方向。电流导线34对磁阻30施加沿Y轴正方向的偏置磁场。图3(c)示出了电流导线34和磁阻30的顶视图,图3(d)示出了电流导线34和磁阻30的侧视图。Figures 3(c) and (d) show examples of setting the bias magnetic field in the Y direction. The bias magnetic field in the Y-direction is set through the current wire 34 in FIGS. 3( c ) and ( d ). The direction of current flow in the current wire 34 is in the positive X-axis direction. The current wire 34 applies a bias magnetic field in the positive direction of the Y-axis to the magnetoresistor 30 . FIG. 3( c ) shows a top view of current lead 34 and magnetoresistance 30 , and FIG. 3(d ) shows a side view of current lead 34 and magnetoresistance 30 .
图3(e)示出了在设置Y轴正方向的偏置磁场的情况下当沿X轴的磁场发生变化时施加在磁阻30上的合成磁场。箭头35表示当X轴的磁场为0时施加在磁阻30上的合成磁场。箭头36表示当X轴的磁场沿X轴负方向时施加在磁阻30上的合成磁场。箭头37表示当X轴的磁场沿X轴负方向时施加在磁阻30上的合成磁场。FIG. 3(e) shows the resultant magnetic field applied to the magnetoresistor 30 when the magnetic field along the X-axis is changed in the case where the bias magnetic field in the positive direction of the Y-axis is set. Arrow 35 represents the resultant magnetic field applied to magnetoresistor 30 when the magnetic field of the X-axis is zero. Arrow 36 represents the resultant magnetic field applied to the magnetoresistor 30 when the magnetic field of the X-axis is in the negative direction of the X-axis. Arrow 37 represents the resultant magnetic field applied to the magnetoresistor 30 when the magnetic field of the X-axis is in the negative direction of the X-axis.
图3(f)示出了在设置Y轴正方向的偏置磁场的情况下磁阻30的阻值随X轴的磁场的变化。如图3(f)所示,在施加Y方向的偏置磁场的情况下,当磁场BX为0时,磁阻30的阻值变为最大值Rmax和最小值Rmin之间的中间值。在这种设置下,在磁场BX为正和负时,磁阻30都具有线性区域。FIG. 3( f ) shows the change of the resistance value of the magnetoresistor 30 with the magnetic field of the X axis when the bias magnetic field in the positive direction of the Y axis is set. As shown in FIG. 3( f ), when a bias magnetic field in the Y direction is applied, when the magnetic field BX is 0, the resistance value of the magnetoresistor 30 becomes an intermediate value between the maximum value Rmax and the minimum value Rmin. Under this arrangement, the magnetoresistance 30 has a linear region both when the magnetic field BX is positive and negative.
需要说明的是,在图3中的XYZ坐标系仅仅用于说明这里公开的微机电系统磁阻传感器的原理,在下面描述这里公开的实施例时可以使用不同的坐标系。为了描述的简洁,在图3(c)和(d)中示出了单独的电流导线34,用于设置沿Y轴方向的偏置磁场,但是,本领域技术人员应当理解,这里的电流导线34可以是单独的电流导线,也可以是磁场形成元件的一个分量,该分量可以产生沿Y轴方向的偏置磁场。例如,该分量可以是电流导线沿X轴方向的电流导线分量,或者可以是永磁体沿Y轴方向的倾斜分量。It should be noted that the XYZ coordinate system in FIG. 3 is only used to illustrate the principle of the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor disclosed herein, and different coordinate systems may be used when describing the embodiments disclosed herein below. For brevity of description, a separate current wire 34 is shown in Figures 3(c) and (d) for setting the bias magnetic field along the Y-axis direction, however, those skilled in the art will understand that the current wire 34 here 34 may be a separate current wire or a component of a magnetic field forming element that generates a bias magnetic field in the direction of the Y-axis. For example, the component may be the current conductor component of the current conductor along the X-axis direction, or may be the tilt component of the permanent magnet along the Y-axis direction.
图4、5示出了微机电系统磁阻传感器中的元件设置方式的示意图。4 and 5 are schematic diagrams showing the arrangement of elements in the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor.
微机电系统磁阻传感器包括:第一支撑件、第一磁阻42、52、第二支撑件和磁场形成元件41、51。第一磁阻42、52设置在第一支撑件上。磁场形成元件41、51设置在第二支撑件上。在图4、5中,为了说明微机电系统磁阻传感器的工作方式,没有示出第一支撑件和第二支撑件。第一支撑件和第二支撑件可以衬底、振膜、悬臂等。The MEMS magnetoresistive sensor includes: a first support, first magnetoresistances 42 and 52 , a second support and magnetic field forming elements 41 and 51 . The first magnetoresistors 42, 52 are arranged on the first support. The magnetic field forming elements 41, 51 are arranged on the second support. In FIGS. 4 and 5 , the first support and the second support are not shown in order to illustrate the working mode of the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor. The first support member and the second support member may be a substrate, a diaphragm, a cantilever and the like.
在图4、5中,第一磁阻42、52的第一钉扎方向是X方向。磁场形成元件41、51形成施加于第一磁阻42、52的磁场。In FIGS. 4 and 5 , the first pinning direction of the first magnetoresistors 42 and 52 is the X direction. The magnetic field forming elements 41 and 51 form magnetic fields applied to the first magnetoresistors 42 and 52 .
在待感测物理量的作用下,第一支撑件相对于第二支撑件移动,以使得磁场形成元件41、51施加于第一磁阻42、52的磁场发生变化,从而改变第一磁阻42、52的阻值,由此产生感测信号。第二支撑件相对于第一支撑件移动的方向是Z方向。如图4、5所示,X方向和Z方向所构成的平面是XZ平面,Y方向垂直于XZ平面。Under the action of the physical quantity to be sensed, the first support member moves relative to the second support member, so that the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming elements 41 and 51 to the first magnetoresistors 42 and 52 changes, thereby changing the first magnetoresistance 42 , 52 resistance, thereby generating a sensing signal. The direction in which the second support moves relative to the first support is the Z direction. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the plane formed by the X direction and the Z direction is the XZ plane, and the Y direction is perpendicular to the XZ plane.
这里,第一支撑件相对于第二支撑件的移动是相对的。可以是第一支撑件移动,也可以是第二支撑件移动,还可以是第一支撑件和第二支撑件 均发生移动但移动的位移量不同。相应地,磁阻和磁场形成元件的移动也是相对的。Here, the movement of the first support relative to the second support is relative. It may be that the first support member moves, or the second support member moves, or both the first support member and the second support member move but with different displacement amounts. Accordingly, the movements of the magnetoresistive and magnetic field forming elements are also relative.
在这里,待感测物理量例如可以包括声压、压力、加速度、温度、湿度、姿态等等。相应地,微机电系统磁阻传感器可以是微机电系统磁阻麦克风、微机电系统磁阻压力传感器、微机电系统磁阻加速度传感器、微机电系统磁阻温度传感器、微机电系统磁阻湿度传感器、微机电系统磁阻姿态传感器等。Here, the physical quantity to be sensed may include, for example, sound pressure, pressure, acceleration, temperature, humidity, attitude, and the like. Correspondingly, the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor may be a MEMS magnetoresistive microphone, a MEMS magnetoresistive pressure sensor, a MEMS magnetoresistive acceleration sensor, a MEMS magnetoresistive temperature sensor, a MEMS magnetoresistive humidity sensor, MEMS magnetoresistive attitude sensor, etc.
在静态工作状态下,磁场形成元件41、51施加于第一磁阻42、52的磁场具有Y方向的偏置磁场分量。可以通过多种方式来产生Y方向的偏置磁场分量。例如,将磁场形成元件41、51和第一磁阻42、52设置成彼此具有一定的倾斜角度,或者,将磁场形成元件41、51设置成具有倾斜的磁场等。In a static operating state, the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming elements 41 and 51 to the first magnetoresistors 42 and 52 has a bias magnetic field component in the Y direction. The Y-direction bias magnetic field component can be generated in a number of ways. For example, the magnetic field forming elements 41, 51 and the first magnetoresistors 42, 52 are arranged to have an inclined angle to each other, or the magnetic field forming elements 41, 51 are arranged to have an inclined magnetic field, or the like.
通过设置Y方向的偏置磁场分量,在工作状态下,第一磁阻42、52的自由层可以被偏置在线性区的中间,从而使得在外界磁场沿X轴正/负方向变化时,第一磁阻42、52均具有线性区域。这可以改善微机电系统磁阻传感器的的线性范围并减小磁切换噪声。Y方向的偏置磁场分量例如可以在100~1000Oe范围内。By setting the bias magnetic field component in the Y direction, in the working state, the free layers of the first magnetoresistors 42 and 52 can be biased in the middle of the linear region, so that when the external magnetic field changes along the positive/negative direction of the X axis, The first magnetoresistors 42, 52 each have a linear region. This can improve the linear range of the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor and reduce magnetic switching noise. The bias magnetic field component in the Y direction may be, for example, in the range of 100 to 1000 Oe.
在图4的实施例中,使用电流导线41作为磁场形成元件。在图4中,X方向和Y方向所构成的平面是XY平面,Y方向和Z方向所构成的平面是YZ平面。电流导线41在YZ平面内相对于XY平面倾斜,从而生成所述Y方向的偏置磁场分量。In the embodiment of Fig. 4, the current wire 41 is used as the magnetic field forming element. In FIG. 4 , the plane formed by the X direction and the Y direction is the XY plane, and the plane formed by the Y direction and the Z direction is the YZ plane. The current wire 41 is inclined relative to the XY plane in the YZ plane, thereby generating the Y-direction bias magnetic field component.
如图4所示,电流导线41中的电流如其中的箭头所示。电流导线在YZ平面内相对于XY平面倾斜的角度θ大于等于0.1°且小于等于10°。例如,电流导线所产生的磁场大小为B,则在Y方向的偏置磁场分量BY=Bsinθ。As shown in FIG. 4, the current in the current wire 41 is indicated by the arrows therein. The angle θ of the current lead inclined with respect to the XY plane in the YZ plane is greater than or equal to 0.1° and less than or equal to 10°. For example, the magnitude of the magnetic field generated by the current wire is B, then the bias magnetic field component in the Y direction is BY=Bsinθ.
在图5的实施例中,使用磁体51作为磁场形成元件。磁体51的南北极轴线在YZ平面内相对于XZ平面倾斜。这里的磁体是可以在工作状态下为磁阻提供工作磁场的任何磁体。由于软磁、半硬磁、硬磁等磁体都具有一定的保持磁性的能力,因此,在满足应用要求的情况下,磁体可以是软磁、半硬磁或硬磁。In the embodiment of FIG. 5, a magnet 51 is used as the magnetic field forming element. The north-south axis of the magnet 51 is inclined with respect to the XZ plane in the YZ plane. The magnet here is any magnet that can provide a working magnetic field for the magnetoresistance in the working state. Since soft magnets, semi-hard magnets, hard magnets and other magnets all have a certain ability to retain magnetism, the magnets can be soft magnets, semi-hard magnets, or hard magnets if the application requirements are met.
如图5所示,磁体51的南北极轴线在YZ平面内相对于XZ平面倾斜的角度θ大于等于0.1°且小于等于10°,优选地,角度θ大于等于0.5°且小于等于2°。例如,磁体51所产生的磁场大小为B,则在Y方向的偏置磁场分量BY=Bsinθ。As shown in FIG. 5 , the north-south axis of the magnet 51 is inclined with respect to the XZ plane by an angle θ greater than or equal to 0.1° and less than or equal to 10°, preferably, the angle θ is greater than or equal to 0.5° and less than or equal to 2°. For example, if the magnitude of the magnetic field generated by the magnet 51 is B, the bias magnetic field component in the Y direction is BY=Bsinθ.
在图5的实施例中,微机电系统磁阻传感器还包括:第三支撑件和第二磁阻53。第二磁阻53设置在第三支撑件上。第二磁阻53的第二钉扎方向是X方向。第一钉扎方向和第二钉扎方向可以是相同的,也可以是不同的。在图5的实施例中使用磁体作为磁场形成元件,并且第一钉扎方向和第二钉扎方向可以是相同的(例如,均是沿X轴正方向)以产生差分输出。此外,在磁场形成元件是电流线的情况下,第一钉扎方向和第二钉扎方向可以是不同的,例如,分别沿X轴正方向和负方向。In the embodiment of FIG. 5 , the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor further includes: a third support member and a second magnetoresistive 53 . The second magnetoresistor 53 is provided on the third support. The second pinning direction of the second magnetoresistor 53 is the X direction. The first pinning direction and the second pinning direction may be the same or different. A magnet is used as the magnetic field forming element in the embodiment of FIG. 5, and the first pinning direction and the second pinning direction may be the same (eg, both along the positive X-axis direction) to produce a differential output. Furthermore, where the magnetic field forming elements are current lines, the first pinning direction and the second pinning direction may be different, eg, along the positive and negative directions of the X-axis, respectively.
在待感测物理量的作用下,第三支撑件相对于第二支撑件移动,以使得磁场形成元件51施加于第二磁阻53的磁场发生变化,从而改变第二磁阻53的阻值,由此产生感测信号。第二支撑件相对于第三支撑件移动的方向是Z方向。如图5所示,在静态工作状态下,磁场形成元件51施加于第二磁阻53的磁场也具有Y方向的偏置磁场分量。Under the action of the physical quantity to be sensed, the third support member moves relative to the second support member, so that the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming element 51 to the second magnetoresistor 53 changes, thereby changing the resistance value of the second magnetoresistor 53 , Thereby, a sensing signal is generated. The direction in which the second support moves relative to the third support is the Z direction. As shown in FIG. 5 , in a static operating state, the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming element 51 to the second magnetoresistor 53 also has a bias magnetic field component in the Y direction.
在图5的实施例中,可以由第一磁阻52和第二磁阻53的差分输出信号产生所述感测信号。In the embodiment of FIG. 5 , the sensing signal may be generated from differential output signals of the first magnetoresistor 52 and the second magnetoresistance 53 .
图6示出了根据又一个实施例的支撑件的设置方式的示意图。第二支撑件61是振膜或悬臂梁。在振膜或悬臂梁61上设置应力结构63以使得磁场形成元件62相对于第一磁阻产生倾斜,从而生成所述Y方向的偏置磁场分量。应力结构63可以是张应力膜或压应力膜。Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the support according to yet another embodiment. The second support 61 is a diaphragm or a cantilever beam. A stress structure 63 is provided on the diaphragm or cantilever beam 61 so that the magnetic field forming element 62 is inclined with respect to the first magnetoresistance, thereby generating the bias magnetic field component in the Y direction. The stress structure 63 may be a tensile stress film or a compressive stress film.
这里,磁场形成元件62可以是磁体,例如,磁膜。由于不需要给磁体提供电流,因此,当磁体移动时,不会产生额外的噪声或热量。因此,在诸如麦克风的应用下,这种设置方式是更加有利的。Here, the magnetic field forming member 62 may be a magnet, for example, a magnetic film. Since no current needs to be supplied to the magnets, no additional noise or heat is generated when the magnets move. Therefore, in applications such as microphones, this arrangement is more advantageous.
图7示出了根据又一个实施例的支撑件的设置方式的示意图。Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the support according to yet another embodiment.
第一支撑件是衬底71并包括具有倾斜表面的结构73。第一磁阻72设置在倾斜表面上,以使得磁场形成元件相对于第一磁阻72产生倾斜,从而生成所述Y方向的偏置磁场分量。例如,可以首先执行灰度光刻,然后 执行反映离子刻蚀RIE,从而在衬底71的平坦表面上产生倾斜表面的结构73。倾斜表面的倾斜角度例如大于等于0.1°且小于等于10°,优选地,大于等于0.5°且小于等于2°。The first support is the substrate 71 and includes a structure 73 having an inclined surface. The first magnetoresistor 72 is provided on the inclined surface so that the magnetic field forming element is inclined with respect to the first magnetoresistor 72, thereby generating the Y-direction bias magnetic field component. For example, grayscale lithography may be performed first, followed by mirror ion etching RIE, resulting in sloped surface structures 73 on the flat surface of substrate 71. The inclination angle of the inclined surface is, for example, 0.1° or more and 10° or less, preferably, 0.5° or more and 2° or less.
由于需要通过检测磁阻来产生感测信号,因此,将磁阻设置在固定的衬底上可以减小噪声和/或功耗。Since the sensing signal needs to be generated by detecting the magnetoresistance, disposing the magnetoresistance on the fixed substrate can reduce noise and/or power consumption.
此外,在衬底71上的元件也可以是磁场形成元件,例如,磁体。可以在倾斜表面上通过沉积、构图来形成磁体。In addition, the elements on the substrate 71 may also be magnetic field forming elements, eg, magnets. The magnets can be formed by deposition, patterning, on inclined surfaces.
图8示出了根据又一个实施例的微机电系统磁阻传感器的示意图。如图8所示,微机电系统磁阻传感器包括衬底81、悬臂梁82、元件84和元件83。衬底81、悬臂梁82可以分别用作为上面描述的第一、第二支撑件或第二、第一支撑件。在悬臂梁82上设置应力结构85。应力结构85可以是设置在悬臂梁82上表面的张应力膜或悬臂梁82下表面的压应力膜。元件84和元件83可以分别是磁场形成元件和磁阻或磁阻和磁场形成元件。通过应力结构85使得磁场形成元件相对于磁阻发生倾斜,以产生Y方向的偏置磁场分量。8 shows a schematic diagram of a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to yet another embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8 , the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor includes a substrate 81 , a cantilever beam 82 , an element 84 and an element 83 . The substrate 81 and the cantilever beam 82 may be used as the first and second support members or the second and first support members described above, respectively. A stress structure 85 is provided on the cantilever beam 82 . The stress structure 85 may be a tensile stress film provided on the upper surface of the cantilever beam 82 or a compressive stress film on the lower surface of the cantilever beam 82 . Element 84 and element 83 may be a magnetic field forming element and a magnetoresistive or a magnetoresistive and magnetic field forming element, respectively. The magnetic field forming element is tilted with respect to the magnetoresistance by the stress structure 85 to generate a bias magnetic field component in the Y direction.
图9示出了根据又一个实施例的微机电系统磁阻传感器的示意图。如图9所示,微机电系统磁阻传感器包括衬底91、振膜92、磁场形成元件93、第一磁阻95和第二磁阻97。衬底91可以用作为上面描述的第一支撑件和第三支撑件。振膜92作为第二支撑件。在衬底91上设置具有倾斜表面的结构94、96。第一磁阻95和第二磁阻97可以分别设置在具有倾斜表面的结构94、96上,以产生Y方向的偏置磁场分量。9 shows a schematic diagram of a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to yet another embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9 , the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor includes a substrate 91 , a diaphragm 92 , a magnetic field forming element 93 , a first magnetoresistance 95 and a second magnetoresistance 97 . The substrate 91 can be used as the first and third supporters described above. The diaphragm 92 serves as the second support. Structures 94 , 96 with inclined surfaces are provided on the substrate 91 . A first magnetoresistor 95 and a second magnetoresistor 97 may be provided on the structures 94, 96, respectively, with inclined surfaces to generate a Y-direction bias magnetic field component.
图10示出了根据又一个实施例的微机电系统磁阻传感器的示意图。如图10所示,微机电系统磁阻传感器包括衬底101、悬臂梁104、105、元件103和元件106。元件103和元件106可以分别是磁场形成元件和磁阻或磁阻和磁场形成元件。元件103设置在具有倾斜表面的结构102上。悬臂梁104、105具有上层104和下层105。上层104和下层105对于待感测的物理量具有不同的伸展性,从而使得悬臂梁上的元件106发生位移。这里所要检测的物理量例如可以是温度或湿度等。10 shows a schematic diagram of a MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to yet another embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10 , the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor includes a substrate 101 , cantilevers 104 and 105 , an element 103 and an element 106 . Element 103 and element 106 may be a magnetic field forming element and a magnetoresistive or a magnetoresistive and magnetic field forming element, respectively. The element 103 is arranged on the structure 102 having an inclined surface. The cantilever beams 104 , 105 have an upper layer 104 and a lower layer 105 . The upper layer 104 and the lower layer 105 have different extensibility for the physical quantity to be sensed, thereby displacing the element 106 on the cantilever beam. The physical quantity to be detected here may be, for example, temperature or humidity.
图11示出了根据这里公开的一个实施例的传感器单体的示意图。传感器单体110包括单体外壳111、上面描述的微机电系统磁阻传感器112以及集成电路芯片113。微机电系统磁阻传感器112以及集成电路芯片113被设置在单体外壳111中。微机电系统磁阻传感器112可以与弹体外壳111的开口相对,以感测外部物理量。微机电系统磁阻传感器112、集成电路芯片113和单体外壳111中的电路通过引线114连接。Figure 11 shows a schematic diagram of a sensor cell according to one embodiment disclosed herein. The sensor unit 110 includes a unit housing 111 , the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor 112 described above, and an integrated circuit chip 113 . The MEMS magnetoresistive sensor 112 and the integrated circuit chip 113 are provided in the single housing 111 . The MEMS magnetoresistive sensor 112 may be opposed to the opening of the projectile housing 111 to sense external physical quantities. The MEMS magnetoresistive sensor 112 , the integrated circuit chip 113 and the circuits in the monolithic housing 111 are connected by leads 114 .
图12示出了根据这里公开的一个实施例的电子设备的示意图。如图12所示,电子设备120可以包括图111所示的传感器单体121。电子设备120可以是手机、平板电脑、可穿戴设备等。传感器单体121可以用于感测声音、压力、加速度、温度、湿度、姿态等。Figure 12 shows a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed herein. As shown in FIG. 12 , the electronic device 120 may include the sensor unit 121 shown in FIG. 111 . The electronic device 120 may be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a wearable device, or the like. The sensor unit 121 may be used to sense sound, pressure, acceleration, temperature, humidity, attitude, and the like.
以上所述仅是本说明书实施例的具体实施方式,应当指出,对于本技术领域的普通技术人员来说,在不脱离本说明书实施例原理的前提下,还可以做出若干改进和润饰,这些改进和润饰也应视为本说明书实施例的保护范围。The above are only specific implementations of the embodiments of the present specification. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the principles of the embodiments of the present specification, several improvements and modifications can be made. These Improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the embodiments of the present specification.

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  1. 一种微机电系统磁阻传感器,包括:A MEMS magnetoresistive sensor, comprising:
    第一支撑件;the first support;
    第一磁阻,设置在第一支撑件上,以及第一磁阻的第一钉扎方向是X方向;a first magnetoresistor disposed on the first support, and the first pinning direction of the first magnetoresistance is the X direction;
    第二支撑件;the second support;
    磁场形成元件,设置在第二支撑件上,并形成施加于第一磁阻的磁场,a magnetic field forming element disposed on the second support and forming a magnetic field applied to the first magnetoresistor,
    其中,在待感测物理量的作用下,第一支撑件相对于第二支撑件移动,以使得磁场形成元件施加于第一磁阻的磁场发生变化,从而改变第一磁阻的阻值,由此产生感测信号,以及第二支撑件相对于第一支撑件移动的方向是Z方向,Wherein, under the action of the physical quantity to be sensed, the first support member moves relative to the second support member, so that the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming element to the first magnetoresistor changes, thereby changing the resistance value of the first magnetoresistance, by This generates a sensing signal, and the direction in which the second support moves relative to the first support is the Z direction,
    其中,X方向和Z方向所构成的平面是XZ平面,Y方向垂直于XZ平面,Among them, the plane formed by the X direction and the Z direction is the XZ plane, and the Y direction is perpendicular to the XZ plane,
    其中,在静态工作状态下,磁场形成元件施加于第一磁阻的磁场具有Y方向的偏置磁场分量。Wherein, in the static working state, the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming element to the first magnetoresistor has a bias magnetic field component in the Y direction.
  2. 根据权利要求1所述的微机电系统磁阻传感器,其中,第二支撑件是振膜或悬臂梁,以及The MEMS magnetoresistive sensor of claim 1, wherein the second support is a diaphragm or a cantilever beam, and
    其中,在所述振膜或悬臂梁上设置应力结构以使得磁场形成元件相对于第一磁阻产生倾斜,从而生成所述Y方向的偏置磁场分量。Wherein, a stress structure is arranged on the diaphragm or the cantilever beam so that the magnetic field forming element is inclined with respect to the first magnetoresistance, thereby generating the bias magnetic field component in the Y direction.
  3. 根据权利要求1或2所述的微机电系统磁阻传感器,其中,第一支撑件是衬底并包括具有倾斜表面的结构,第一磁阻设置在倾斜表面上,以使得磁场形成元件相对于第一磁阻产生倾斜,从而生成所述Y方向的偏置磁场分量。The MEMS magnetoresistive sensor of claim 1 or 2, wherein the first support is a substrate and includes a structure having an inclined surface, and the first magnetoresistive is disposed on the inclined surface such that the magnetic field forming element is relative to the inclined surface. The first magnetoresistance is tilted, thereby generating the Y-direction bias magnetic field component.
  4. 根据权利要求1-3中任一项所述的微机电系统磁阻传感器,其中,X方向和Y方向所构成的平面是XY平面,Y方向和Z方向所构成的平面是YZ平面,The MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein the plane formed by the X direction and the Y direction is the XY plane, and the plane formed by the Y direction and the Z direction is the YZ plane,
    其中,磁场形成元件是电流导线,电流导线在YZ平面内相对于XY平面倾斜,从而生成所述Y方向的偏置磁场分量。The magnetic field forming element is a current wire, and the current wire is inclined relative to the XY plane in the YZ plane, thereby generating the bias magnetic field component in the Y direction.
  5. 根据权利要求1-4中任一项所述的微机电系统磁阻传感器,其中,电流导线在YZ平面内相对于XY平面倾斜的角度大于等于0.1°且小于等于10°。The MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the angle of inclination of the current wire relative to the XY plane in the YZ plane is greater than or equal to 0.1° and less than or equal to 10°.
  6. 根据权利要求1-5中任一项所述的微机电系统磁阻传感器,其中,Y方向和Z方向所构成的平面是YZ平面,The MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein the plane formed by the Y direction and the Z direction is the YZ plane,
    其中,磁场形成元件是磁体,磁体的南北极轴线在YZ平面内相对于XZ平面倾斜。The magnetic field forming element is a magnet, and the north-south axis of the magnet is inclined relative to the XZ plane in the YZ plane.
  7. 根据权利要求1-6中任一项所述的微机电系统磁阻传感器,其中,磁体的南北极轴线在YZ平面内相对于XZ平面倾斜的角度大于等于0.1°且小于等于10°。The MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the north and south axes of the magnets are inclined relative to the XZ plane by an angle greater than or equal to 0.1° and less than or equal to 10° in the YZ plane.
  8. 根据权利要求1-7中任一项所述的微机电系统磁阻传感器,还包括:The MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to any one of claims 1-7, further comprising:
    第三支撑件;以及a third support; and
    第二磁阻,设置在第三支撑件上,以及第二磁阻的第二钉扎方向是X方向;a second magnetoresistance, disposed on the third support, and the second pinning direction of the second magnetoresistance is the X direction;
    其中,在待感测物理量的作用下,第三支撑件相对于第二支撑件移动,以使得磁场形成元件施加于第二磁阻的磁场发生变化,从而改变第二磁阻的阻值,由此产生感测信号,以及第二支撑件相对于第三支撑件移动的方向是Z方向,Wherein, under the action of the physical quantity to be sensed, the third support member moves relative to the second support member, so that the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming element to the second magnetoresistor changes, thereby changing the resistance value of the second magnetoresistance, by This generates a sensing signal, and the direction in which the second support moves relative to the third support is the Z direction,
    其中,在静态工作状态下,磁场形成元件施加于第二磁阻的磁场具有Y方向的偏置磁场分量。Wherein, in the static working state, the magnetic field applied by the magnetic field forming element to the second magnetoresistor has a Y-direction bias magnetic field component.
  9. 根据权利要求1-8中任一项所述的微机电系统磁阻传感器,其中,由第一磁阻和第二磁阻的差分输出信号产生所述感测信号。8. The MEMS magnetoresistive sensor of any one of claims 1-8, wherein the sensing signal is generated from differential output signals of the first and second magnetoresistives.
  10. 一种传感器单体,包括单体外壳、根据权利要求1-9中任一项所述的微机电系统磁阻传感器以及集成电路芯片,其中,所述微机电系统磁阻传感器以及集成电路芯片被设置在所述单体外壳中。A sensor unit, comprising a unit housing, the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor according to any one of claims 1-9, and an integrated circuit chip, wherein the MEMS magnetoresistive sensor and the integrated circuit chip are arranged in the single housing.
  11. 一种电子设备,包括根据权利要求10所述的传感器单体。An electronic device comprising the sensor unit of claim 10 .
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