Thermometers Using Electric/Magnetic Elements TRIZ Cases
- SiC-Based Thin-Film Thermocouple for CMC Temperature Measurement
Silicon carbide thin-film thermocouples deliver 180 μV/°C output to measure temperatures up to 1600°C while resisting chemical reactions with unreacted silicon.
- TiAlN Film Thermistor Sensor with Conductive Resistive Electrodes
A thin film temperature sensor uses a TiAlN thermistor layer and pattern electrodes made of conductive resin for precise thermal detection.
- Thermopile Sensor Non-Uniform Gap Metal Interconnect
A thermopile sensor uses a metal interconnect crossing a widened gap between polySi segments to enable thicker film deposition.
- Temperature Sensor Post-Processing for Measurement Error Correction
Post-processing system computes correction coefficients to average sensor outputs and reduce statistical spread errors in temperature measurements.
- Optical Component Integrated Conductive Element Laser Beam Positioning
Integrated conductive element measures electrical resistance changes to detect laser beam position relative to an optical component.
- Transducer Temperature Sensor Segmentation for Precision
Segmenting the sensor into two thermally coupled detectors compensates for ambient heat, reducing measurement errors below 0.2 K.
- Offset Adjusting Circuit for Band Gap Voltage Reference
Adjustable current sources and resistor strings compensate for reference voltage offsets, improving temperature detection accuracy in integrated circuits.
- On-Die Temperature Monitoring With Independent Power Domain Segmentation
A temperature monitoring system uses independent power domains to isolate sensors from controller heat during calibration.
- Mask Structure with Microlenses for Single-Step Circuit Substrate Patterning
A mask structure integrates microlens arrays to form concaves of varying depths in a single exposure step.
- CMOS Temperature Sensor with Back-Gate Bias for Low Power Operation
Back-gate bias control in CMOS sensors compensates for process variations, enabling precise temperature measurement while reducing power consumption.
- Analog Temperature Sensor Trimming via Slope Error Correction
A trimming circuit determines a correction function from high and low temperature codes to compensate for slope errors in analog sensors.
- Distributed Thermocouple Sensor for Localized Tissue Overheating Detection
A temperature sensor uses distributed thermocouples to detect local thermal changes with high accuracy.
- Sensor Clock Signal Acquisition Using Delay Elements
A sensor clock signal acquisition method uses delayed signals to correct timing errors in electronic circuits.
- Thermometer With Thermocouple Gradient Detection
A thermometer uses a thermocouple formed by connection lines to detect temperature gradients at the sensor location.
- Inductive Position Sensor With Integrated Microbolometer
An inductive position sensor integrates a microbolometer element on the circuit carrier to detect rotational properties and temperature.
- Platinum Patterning via Aluminum Alloying and Selective Etching
Alloying platinum with a sacrificial aluminum layer enables precise pattern transfer through selective etching.
- Microfluidic Chip Temperature Detection Unit With Light-Shielding Layer
A microfluidic chip temperature detection unit uses a light-shielding layer to protect the sensor from external interference.
- Electric Wire Protection Device Using Thermal Calculation
A controller calculates wire temperature from current values to adjust voltage and prevent overheating.
- MOSFET PWM Conductor Protection via Dynamic Duty Cycle
Dynamic duty cycle control limits conductor heating during short circuits, preventing oversized wiring and ignition risks without relying on static fuses.
- Temperature Sensor Threshold Voltage Compensation Circuit
Decoupling adjustment voltage during charging isolates leakage current from threshold voltage shifts, maintaining temperature measurement accuracy.
- Power Converter Operating Condition Analysis Using Sample Clock
A sample clock signal synchronizes measurements of power converter operating parameters for accurate condition analysis.