Magnetic Sensor Sealing for High Dielectric Withstand

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current magnetic and current detection devices face challenges in achieving high dielectric withstand capabilities, which are essential for reliable operation in various applications.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a magnetic detection device and current detection device design that includes a magnetic sensor to detect magnetic fields generated by currents, a conductor with a roughened bottom surface, and a sealing member to separate the magnetic sensor from the conductor, ensuring effective insulation and high withstand voltage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the magnetic sensor is placed close to the conductor for detection, then the detection sensitivity is improved, but the dielectric withstand capability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection sensitivityVSAvoiddielectric withstand capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

A sealing member (insulating tape or resin layer) is introduced as an intermediary between the magnetic sensor and the conductor. This intermediary maintains close proximity for high detection sensitivity while providing sufficient insulation for dielectric withstand capability of 1000 V or more.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If the sealing structure is simplified, then the device complexity is reduced, but the dielectric withstand capability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesealing structure complexityVSAvoiddielectric withstand capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The thickness of the sealing member is controlled within a specific range (0.01 mm to 0.1 mm for insulating tape, 10 µm to 100 µm for resin layer). This parameter optimization achieves high dielectric withstand capability while maintaining a simple and thin sealing structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If the conductor and magnetic sensor are separated by a large distance, then the dielectric withstand capability is improved, but the detection sensitivity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedielectric withstand capabilityVSAvoiddetection sensitivity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The sealing member is designed with locally optimized properties: it is positioned only where needed between the sensor and conductor, with controlled thickness (0.01-0.1 mm for tape, 10-100 µm for resin). This localized quality provides sufficient insulation without excessive distance that would reduce detection sensitivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This design enhances the dielectric withstand capabilities of the detection devices, enabling reliable operation and miniaturization while preventing interface formation between the sensor and the conductor, thus improving performance and durability.

Implementation Method 1

a magnetic sensor that detects a magnetic field generated by current flowing through the conductor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic field detection: Magnetic Field

Implementation Method 2

high dielectric withstand capabilities are asked for... ensuring effective insulation and high withstand voltage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDielectric insulation: Dielectric

Data Source

PatentUS10698005B2Magnetic detection device, current detection device, method for manufacturing magnetic detection device, and method for manufacturing current detection device
Publication Date: 2020.06.30 ASAHI KASEI MICRODEVICES CORP
  • US10698005B2 patent drawing
  • US10698005B2 patent drawing
  • US10698005B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A current sensor (current detection device) 100 includes a conductor 10 through which measurement-target current flows, a magnetic sensor 30 that detects magnetic fields generated by current flowing through the conductor and a package 60 that, together with at least part of the conductor, separates the magnetic sensor from the conductor and covers and seals in their outer surfaces. Together with a curved portion 13 of the conductor, the package separates, from the conductor through which measurement-target current flows, the magnetic sensor that detects magnetic fields generated by current flowing through the conductor and covers and seals in their outer surfaces so that an interface that can spread in the package, in which the magnetic sensor is embedded, from its boundaries with it is not formed; therefore, a high withstand voltage can be obtained.