Method and apparatus for trimming a temperature sensor

By introducing temperature sensors and calibrators into the multi-chip module, and combining them with calibration equipment for calibration and adjustment operations, the problem of inaccurate integrated circuit die temperature measurement was solved, and accurate measurement of the temperature of each integrated circuit die in the multi-chip module was achieved.

CN113125031BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC
Filing Date
2020-12-22
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

In multi-chip modules, calibrating and trimming temperature sensors on integrated circuit dies presents challenges, especially for materials such as GaN, where it is difficult to directly incorporate sufficiently accurate temperature sensors onto the integrated circuit die, leading to inaccurate temperature measurements.

Method used

The accuracy of the temperature sensors is improved by introducing first and second temperature sensors into the multi-chip module and using a calibrator and a switch controller in conjunction with calibration equipment to perform calibration and trimming operations during the testing phase of the multi-chip module.

Benefits of technology

It enables accurate measurement of the temperature of each integrated circuit die in a multi-chip module, improves the calibration accuracy of the temperature sensor, and meets the accuracy threshold requirements.

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Abstract

This application discloses methods, apparatus, systems, and articles for calibrating temperature sensors. An example method includes: sampling a first value indicating the temperature of a first die (108) of a multi-chip module (MCM) (102) using a first temperature sensor (104), the first die (108) including a first transistor (128) having a channel comprising a first material; and calibrating a second temperature sensor (106) configured to sample a second value representing the temperature of a second die (110), the second die (110) including a second transistor (142) having a second channel comprising a second material, the calibration being based on the first value.
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