This document pertains generally, but not by way of limitation, to a retaining cap such as for a portion of an electronic device, and in particular, the present disclosure relates to a cap for use with discrete or semiconductor-based sensors or devices in which a liquid or gel, such as an electrolyte, forms part of the device.
Various types of devices use a liquid or a gel in order to ensure proper operation. For example, electrochemical sensors may include a liquid electrolyte. The liquid electrolyte is formed over one or more electrodes, and contact with those electrodes is important for consistent operation of the device. In order to ensure that the electrolyte remains in place, a cap is placed over the sensor. However, if the cap is not completely filled with electrolyte, which could be the case if the sensor is an electrochemical gas sensor, then dependent on the orientation of the device, the electrolyte may move such that complete coverage of the electrodes is not achieved. Furthermore, over time, electrolytes typically dry out, causing shrinkage. Shrinkage of the electrolyte can also exacerbate these problems. Similar issues may exist with other types of devices such as MEMs devices. Any type of device in which a liquid or a gel is required to be maintained in a particular location may be subject to the problems described above.
In view of the above, there is a need for improved caps which can better retain liquids or gels under a variety of conditions.
The present disclosure relates to a cap for use with devices, such as sensors. The cap includes protrusions on its underside, to restrict the movement of a liquid or a gel placed under cap. The protrusions may take the form of walls or pillars, depending on the application. As such, the cap retains the liquid or gel in a specified (e.g., predefined) position on the device. For example, an electrochemical sensor may require a liquid electrolyte to remain in place over one or more electrodes. The protrusions may not extend far enough to touch the device, but rather leave a small gap. However, because of the surface tension of the liquid, the liquid generally stays within the protrusions.
In certain embodiments, a cap, for use in discrete or semiconductor-based devices, the cap comprising: a cap structure defining a first recess configured to hold a liquid or a gel when the cap is positioned adjacent a device; a retaining structure, formed in a first surface of the cap structure, configured to restrict the movement of the liquid or gel located under the cap.
In certain embodiments, a device is provided comprising the cap of the previous paragraph.
In certain embodiments a method of manufacturing a device, comprising: providing a substrate having a first specified area; attaching a cap to a first surface of the substrate, the cap covering the first specified area, and having a retaining structure, formed in a first surface of the cap structure, and configured to restrict the movement of a liquid or a gel located under the cap; and inserting a liquid or gel through a first hole formed in the cap; wherein the retaining structure is configured to retain the liquid or gel in alignment with the first specified area.
In certain embodiments an electrochemical sensor, comprising: a substrate; at least one electrode formed on a first surface of the substrate; a cap, attached to the substrate and covering the at least one electrode; a liquid or gel electrolyte, formed within the cap; wherein the cap includes a retaining structure on a side of the cap facing the substrate, and the retaining structure is configured to retain the liquid or gel such that is substantially covers the at least one electrode.
Further features of certain embodiments may be found in the dependent claims.
The present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the drawings, in which:
The present disclosure relates to a cap design which may assist in retaining a liquid or a gel, in discrete or semiconductor devices such as sensors. In various embodiments of this disclosure, the cap is provided with one or more retaining structures on the underside of the cap. Typically, these caps include a peripheral wall, which is traditionally used to maintain a liquid within a recess formed by the peripheral wall. In the present disclosure, a retaining structure is formed within the peripheral wall, on the underside of the cap. For example, the retaining structure may be a cylindrical wall which forms a further recess within the cap. The cylindrical wall has a height which is less than the height of the peripheral wall. When a liquid is introduced into the cap, because of the very small dimensions of the cap, the surface tension of the liquid affects its ability to move within the retaining structure. As such, although the retaining cylindrical structure does not physically prevent the liquid leaving within the cap, the effect of the surface tension of the liquid means that the liquid remains within the retaining structure.
The retaining structure may take the form of one or more linear or arcuate walls formed within the peripheral wall. Further details of these are provided below. Alternatively, the retaining structure may take the form of a large number of pillars formed on the under-surface of the cap. As with the retaining walls, although these pillars do not physically prevent the liquid moving within the cap, the surface tension of the liquid mean that the liquid does in fact remain in place under the cap.
In this example, the cover 301 and the perimeter wall 302 are square in shape. However, it will be appreciated that other shapes may be used as dictated by the device in question. The cover 301 and the perimeter wall 302 form a main recess 303. In use, the liquid or the gel will generally be held within this recess. A liquid retaining structure 304 is formed on the underside of the cover 301. In this embodiment, the retaining structure is a cylindrical structure. In particular, it is a circular wall which is formed coaxially with the perimeter wall 302 and has a wall height which is less than the height of the perimeter wall 302. A retention recess 305 is formed within the retaining structure 304.
In this embodiment, three holes are formed in the cover 301. In this example, hole 306A is formed outside of the retaining structure, hole 306B is formed within the retaining structure and coaxially with the retaining structure, and hole 306C is formed on the opposite side of the cover to hold 306A. One of these holes may be for inserting a liquid or a gel during the manufacturing process, and the other holes may be for venting excess liquid or gel during the manufacturing process. As will be discussed in more detail below, different numbers holes may be utilised in different situations. After the device is complete, the holes are plugged.
In this example, the perimeter walls have a height externally of 0.7 mm or approximately 0.7 mm. Within the recess 303, the height is 0.5 mm or approximately 0.5 mm. Each of the dispensing holes may have a diameter of 0.25 mm. The perimeter wall 304 may have a height of 0.3 mm and a width of 0.15 mm. The diameter of the liquid retaining structure may be set as required.
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In embodiments of the disclosure, the cap may be made from standard semiconductor materials such as silicon or glass. The cap, holes and holding structures may be etched using standard lithographic techniques. Alternatively, the cap could be made of other materials such as plastics (for example, ABS, PTFE, Polypropylene, Polyimide), which may be manufactured by, for example, injection moulding or 3D printing.
A method of manufacturing a device in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure will now be described. The device includes a substrate. If the device is a sensor, it may include one or more electrodes. A cap is then placed over the device. As described above, the cap may be made of plastic, ceramic, silicon or glass, amongst other materials. If the cap is made of plastic, it is preferably prefabricated by injection molding. The recess and holes may be formed during the injection molding process. If the cap is made from glass, silicon or ceramic, the cap would typically be fabricated using wafer level processing techniques. For glass or ceramic caps, cavities can be made in the cap by firstly using photolithography to pattern the cap cavity. Then one of, or a combination of, wet etching, dry etching, sand blasting and laser drilling may be used to create the cavities in the cap. For silicon caps, cavities can be made in the cap by firstly using photolithography to pattern the cap cavity. Then one of, or a combination of, wet etching, dry etching, sand blasting, and laser drilling may be used to create the cavities in the cap. The cap is attached to the wafer through wafer bonding (wafer processing) or through placement with epoxy/adhesive on the sensor wafer (single cap placement process). Alternatively, the cap may be attached by other means such as ultrasonics. An electrolyte is dispensed through a cap hole and the hole is sealed.
In the above-described embodiments, cap designs with two to five holes have been described. If the hole is large enough, the same hole could be used for dispensing and venting. As such, designs with a single hole are possible.
In the embodiments described above, various dimensions are described. Each of these is given by way of example only. It will be appreciated that different dimensions will be required depending on the application and liquid.
In the above-described embodiments, a cap having a cover and a wall is described. Other cap arrangements are possible. For example, the cap could be a single concave structure, with retaining structures formed on its underside.
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