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- Embodiments relate to sensors, pressure sensors, and sensor systems. Embodiments also relate to semiconductor packaging, ceramic packaging, and multi-layer co-fired ceramics. Embodiments additionally relate to catheters and medical instrumentation.
- Sensors such as pressure sensors can be placed near the tip of a catheter.
- Prior art instrumented catheters include those claimed in US Patent 5,902,248, US Patent 4,274,423, US Patent 6,394,986, US Patent 5,050,297, US patent 4,809,704, and US Patent 4,722,348 that are herein included by reference in their entirety.
- the current art catheters can be expensive, lack measurement fidelity, be complex to set-up and/or require cleaning, sterilization & maintenance between uses. For example, reusable catheters cost around $1000 while single use fluid-filled catheters with low enough cost to be disposable can lack performance. Systems and techniques for producing instrumented catheters that are inexpensive are needed. Aspects of the embodiments directly address the shortcomings of current technology by using packaging technologies that can be used in mass production. A further benefit is that the advanced packaging leads to sensors that are more robust than those used in the current art.
- MLCC multilayer co-fired ceramic
- MLCC packages can be formed using a variety of different materials. MLCC packages formed with an aluminium oxide substrate (alumina) are often called High Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (HTCC) packages. Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) packages are MLCCs based upon substrate materials with mixtures of glass and ceramic powders in binders and organic solvents to allow lower firing temperatures.
- HTCC aluminium oxide substrate
- LTCC Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic
- layers of ceramic material are formed, processed, stacked (laminated), and fired. After forming, a layer of ceramic material is produced. Processing includes operations such as forming holes and printing metal traces. The holes can be metallized to form electrical interconnects that pass through the layer of ceramic materials. Feed through and passages can be produced by processing holes and channels into ceramic layers. Air can pass through a passage. A wire can pass through a feed through. After processing multiple ceramic layers can be stacked and fired to produce a MLCC. Those practiced in the art of ceramic packaging know of these and many other operations that are used in the formation of MLCC packages.
- the senor can be attached, wire bonded, and sealed.
- a sensor can be attached by dispensing die attach adhesive and then positioning the sensor. Passages for reference air pressure or wiring must be kept open during attachment. Standard wire bonding techniques and equipment can be used to produce the electrical attachments between the sensor and the package. Finally, standard sealants, such as silicones, epoxy or glop top can be used to encapsulate the sensor within the package.
- the MLCC sensor assembly can be placed into one lumen of a catheter having one or more lumen.
- Many catheters have a single passageway leading from one end of the catheter to the other.
- Other catheters have multiple passageways.
- the MLCC sensor assembly can be positioned inside one lumen of a catheter.
- the lumen containing the MLCC sensor assembly can be called the sensor lumen.
- An electrical connection can be established with the MLCC sensor assembly by attaching wires, such as those in a ribbon cable, to the MLCC sensor assembly.
- wires at one end of a ribbon cable can be connected to a MLCC sensor assembly's external connection points.
- the assembly can then be inserted into a lumen and fixed into position.
- the ribbon cable can then be used to establish electrical connections to the MLCC sensor assembly.
- Wires can pass under or around one MLCC sensor assembly in order to reach a second MLCC sensor assembly.
- two MLCC sensor assemblies can be electrically connected to different places on a single ribbon cable. The sensors and cable can then be fixed into position in a lumen.
- each sensor assembly can alternatively have a dedicated cable.
- the senor is a pressure sensor.
- pressure external to the catheter must reach the sensor.
- a flexible sealant that transmits pressure can be used or a hole can pass through the catheter wall and sealant to reach the pressure sensor membrane directly.
- Some pressure sensors require a reference input.
- a passage through the MLCC package can allow reference media from within the catheter lumen (e.g. vented to atmospheric air) to reach the pressure sensor's reference input.
- the passage and the pressure sensor reference input must be aligned within the cavity. For example air can pass through the sensor lumen, through the passage, and to the pressure sensor.
- Fig. 1 illustrates a ceramic layer with traces in accordance with aspects of the embodiments
- FIG. 2 illustrates a stepped MLCC package in accordance with aspects of the embodiments
- FIG. 3 illustrates a stepped MLCC package with via holes in accordance with aspects of the embodiments
- FIG. 4 illustrates a sensor attached in the cavity of a stepped MLCC package in accordance with aspects of the embodiments
- FIG. 5 illustrates a sensor encapsulated within a stepped MLCC package with a ribbon cable in accordance with aspects of the embodiments
- Fig. 6 illustrates a sensor attached in the cavity of a MLCC package in accordance with aspects of the embodiments
- Fig. 7 illustrates a sensor sealed within the cavity of a MLCC package in accordance with aspects of the embodiments
- Fig. 8 illustrates a catheter with two lumen and a hole in accordance with aspects of the embodiments
- Fig. 9 illustrates a MLCC sensor assembly in a catheter in accordance with aspects of some embodiments
- Fig. 10 illustrates a cutaway view of a catheter with two MLCC sensor assemblies in accordance with aspects of some embodiments
- Fig. 11 illustrates a batch of stepped MLCC packages containing sensors in a single sheet prior to singulation in accordance with aspects of the embodiments
- Fig. 12 illustrates a high level flow diagram of producing a catheter containing a MLCC sensor assembly in accordance with aspects of the embodiments
- Fig. 13 illustrates a forming a MLCC package with a passage in accordance with aspects of the embodiments
- Figure 14 illustrates a three dimensional view of an MLCC sensor assembly in accordance with aspects of the embodiments
- Figure 15 illustrates two cut views of an MLCC sensor assembly in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
- a batch fabricated miniature pressure sensor assembly provides a ceramic substrate with cavity to allow sealing and alignment of die to a reference hole/cavity.
- the assembly offers mechanical protection to wire bonds and die and provides an area for containing protective & isolating encapsulant, such as RTV or silicone, with good control of coating thickness above the pressure membrane.
- An electronic catheter containing a MLCC sensor assembly in a lumen provides many advantages.
- the MLCC package can have a reference hole linking to a channel that is buried or on bottom layer of the package to provide venting or a reference input to a pressure sensor.
- a channel passing completely through the assembly can provide a path for reference air to a second sensor positioned further into the catheter.
- An ultraminiature assembly is designed to be capable of fitting inside 6 French catheter with two lumen. One lumen is used for the sensor assembly, wires and reference pressure while the second can be used for other purposes such as a fluid fill lumen in Urology.
- the MLCC package allows forming connections to standard miniature pressure die using standard automated techniques such as wire bonding. Larger external connection points on the MLCC package allow ease of connection to catheter wires or to micro-ribbon cables.
- Fig. 1 illustrates a ceramic layer 101 with traces 102 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
- ceramic slurry can be used to form ceramic layers.
- the layers are then processed.
- traces can be printed on the layer.
- the printed traces become metal traces during firing.
- Fig. 2 illustrates a stepped MLCC package in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
- a first ceramic layer 201 is stacked on a second ceramic layer 101.
- the traces originally printed on the second ceramic layer become internal bond pads 202, internal interconnects 203 and external electrical connection points 204.
- the package is called "stepped" because the ceramic layers do not all have the same dimensions.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a stepped MLCC package with via holes 301 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
- a hole through the ceramic layer can be metallized to form an internal electrical interconnect connecting an internal bond pad to an external trace or external connection point 302.
- Fig. 4 illustrates a sensor 405 in the cavity of a stepped MLCC package in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
- the MLCC package 401 is formed from six ceramic layers of equal thickness.
- the stepped package has the lower layers 402 being longer than other upper layers 403.
- the upper layers 403 form a cavity into which a sensor 405 is placed.
- One or more of the lower layers have been processed to provide internal bond pads, internal interconnects, and external connection points 404.
- Fig. 5 illustrates a sensor encapsulated within a stepped MLCC package 401 with a miniature ribbon cable 502 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
- Fig. 5 is similar to Fig. 4 with the exceptions that encapsulant 501 now covers the sensor and a ribbon cable 502 is attached by connecting its wires 503 to the external connection points.
- An adhesive can be used to attach the cable to the MLCC package and thereby provide strain relief.
- Fig. 6 illustrates a sensor 602 in the cavity of a MLCC package 601 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
- Metallized holes such as those of Fig. 3, connect the internal bond pads to the internal interconnects.
- the internal interconnects pass between ceramic layers to the external electrical connection points 603 on the base of the package.
- the sensor 602 can be electrically connected to the interior bond pads using standard semiconductor packaging techniques.
- Fig. 7 illustrates a sensor sealed within the cavity of a MLCC package 601 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
- Fig. 7 is similar to Fig. 6 with the exception that encapsulant 701 is isolating the sensor within the package 601.
- Fig. 8 illustrates a catheter 801 with two lumen and holes in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
- the catheter 801 has a rounded end 802 and an open end revealing the two lumen.
- the bottom lumen 804 proceeds through the catheter to a bottom hole 805 such that fluid can flow through the lumen.
- the top lumen 803 proceeds through the catheter to a top hole 806.
- the top hole 806 is shaded grey to indicate MLCC sensor assembly positioning. If the catheter has large enough lumen a MLCC sensor assembly can be positioned by pushing it completely through the top lumen 803 toward the rounded end 802 in which case the top hole 806 need only be the size of the sensing surface.
- a MLCC sensor assembly can also be positioned by placing it through the top hole 806.
- a MLCC sensor assembly can also be located in the top hole 806 by pre-assembling a ribbon cable to the MLCC sensor assembly, threading the ribbon cable through the top hole 806 and top lumen 803, and using the ribbon cable to locate the MLCC sensor assembly into place in the top hole 806.
- the top hole 806 can then be sealed to fasten the MLCC sensor assembly in place and prevent fluid from flowing past the assembly. As such, reference air is allowed to reach the back-side of the sensor from the top lumen 803, while the top-side is exposed to the external fluid only at the sensing surface.
- Fig. 9 illustrates a MLCC sensor assembly 903 in a catheter in accordance with aspects of some embodiments.
- the catheter has a top lumen 901 , holding the MLCC sensor assembly 903, and a bottom lumen. Notice that the MLCC sensor assembly has removed or rounded edges. The removed or rounded edges can ease the process of positioning of the MLCC assembly 903 within the top lumen 901.
- Fig. 10 illustrates a cutaway view of a catheter 1001 with two MLCC sensor assemblies in accordance with aspects of some embodiments.
- the catheter 1001 has a bottom lumen 1003 and a top lumen 1002.
- the top lumen 1002 is used as the sensor lumen.
- a first MLCC sensor assembly 1004 is attached to a ribbon cable 1005 that passes under a second MLCC sensor assembly 1006.
- the second MLCC sensor assembly can also be attached to the ribbon cable 1005 to form electrical connections or have its own ribbon cable or other such miniature wires.
- the MLCC sensor assemblies can sense the outside environment through holes 1007 in the catheter.
- Fig. 11 illustrates a sheet 1101 of stepped MLCC packages 1102 in a batch containing sensors 1103 prior to singulation in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
- Those practiced in the art of semiconductor packaging know that ceramic packages can be produced in bulk in the form of sheets.
- the sheets can be split into individual packages by breaking, cutting, or otherwise separating the sheets along horizontal cut lines 1104 and vertical cut lines 1105.
- Rounded edges shown in Fig 9 can be produced by pre-scohng of the ceramic sheet before firing or making additional cuts (e.g. v- shape) prior to singulation, or also by mechanical processing after singulation.
- Fig. 12 illustrates a high level flow diagram of producing a catheter containing a MLCC sensor assembly in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
- the process path branches.
- a catheter is obtained 1206 and holes formed 1211 if required.
- a batch of MLCC packages are produced 1202, die attach adhesive is dispensed 1203, and sensors bonded into the package 1209.
- Wire bonding 1210 electrically attaches the sensor to the internal bond pads and then the sensor is encapsulated in the package cavity 1204.
- Singulation from the batch MLCC sheet 1213 creates individual sensor assemblies.
- a ribbon cable is attached 1205 to the packages external connection points.
- the batch sheet could be only partially singulated forming horizontal strips so that ribbon cable can be attached in strips along one edge prior complete singulation.
- the individual sensor assembly is positioned into a catheter lumen 1207 before the assembly is sealed into place 1208 and the process is complete 1212.
- Fig. 13 illustrates a forming a MLCC package with a passage in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
- the MLCC package has 5 layers although any number can be used.
- the first layer 1301 and the second layer 1302 will form a cavity.
- the third layer 1303 has a hole that can be aligned with the reference port of a pressure sensor.
- the fourth layer 1304 has a cut that will form an air passage.
- the fifth layer 1305 is blank. The five layers can be stacked and fired to form a MLCC package 1306 having a passage to the sensor lumen through which air can reach from the exterior.
- a pressure sensor die can be placed in the cavity such that the reference input and the hole align to thereby provide a reference to the backside of the sensor.
- the internal bond pads, internal interconnects, and exterior connection points are not shown. Also not shown is continuation of the channel 1304 to allow air or other reference media to pass through the sensor package to another sensor as shown in Fig. 10.
- Figure 14 illustrates a three dimensional view of an MLCC sensor assembly 1401 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
- the cavity 1402 is illustrated as a stepped cavity that has a lower cavity 1403 in which to locate and seal the sensor die.
- a hole 1407 can be seen in the base of the lower cavity 1403.
- the hole 1407 connects to a channel in a lower layer, with another hole 1404 being at the other end of this channel.
- the internal bond pads 1405 are electrically connected to the external connection points 1406.
- FIG. 15 illustrates two cut views of an MLCC sensor assembly 1501 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
- the cavity 1507 is illustrated as a stepped cavity that has a lower cavity.
- a channel 1506 passes completely through the MLCC sensor assembly 1501 as well as connecting to a hole in the cavity 1507 base.
- a sensor 1502 is sealed in the cavity 1507 using a die attach adhesive 1504 that bonds and seals the sensor 1502 to the MLCC. The amount and placement of sealant must be controlled so that the hole under the sensor 1502 remains open.
- the sensor 1502 has wire leads 1505 that electrically connect the sensor 1502 to internal bond pads.
- the sensor 1502 has a reference chamber 1503 that is positioned over the hole. A fluid, such as air, should be free to pass through the channel 1506 and into the reference chamber 1503.
Abstract
A catheter with a lumen containing a MLCC sensor assembly provides many advantages. The MLCC package can have a reference hole linking to a channel that is buried or on bottom layer of the package to provide venting or a reference input to a pressure sensor. A channel passing completely through the assembly can provide a path for reference air to a second sensor positioned further into the catheter. An ultraminiature assembly is designed to be capable of fitting inside a 6 French catheter with two lumen. One lumen is used for the sensor assembly, wires and reference pressure while a second can be used for other purposes such as a fluid fill lumen in Urology. The MLCC package allows forming connections to standard miniature pressure die using standard automated techniques such as wire bonding. Larger external connections on the MLCC package allow ease of connection to catheter wires or to micro-ribbon cables.
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MINIATURE PRESSURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR CATHETER
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] Embodiments relate to sensors, pressure sensors, and sensor systems. Embodiments also relate to semiconductor packaging, ceramic packaging, and multi-layer co-fired ceramics. Embodiments additionally relate to catheters and medical instrumentation.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Sensors, such as pressure sensors can be placed near the tip of a catheter. Prior art instrumented catheters include those claimed in US Patent 5,902,248, US Patent 4,274,423, US Patent 6,394,986, US Patent 5,050,297, US patent 4,809,704, and US Patent 4,722,348 that are herein included by reference in their entirety.
[0003] The current art catheters, however, can be expensive, lack measurement fidelity, be complex to set-up and/or require cleaning, sterilization & maintenance between uses. For example, reusable catheters cost around $1000 while single use fluid-filled catheters with low enough cost to be disposable can lack performance. Systems and techniques for producing instrumented catheters that are inexpensive are needed. Aspects of the embodiments directly address the shortcomings of current technology by using packaging technologies that can be used in mass production. A further benefit is that the advanced packaging leads to sensors that are more robust than those used in the current art.
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BRIEF SUMMARY
[0004] The following summary is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the embodiments and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the embodiments can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims, drawings, and abstract as a whole.
[0005] It is therefore an aspect of the embodiments to produce a multilayer co-fired ceramic (MLCC) package with a cavity into which a sensor can be placed. The sensor is electrically connected to internal bond pads within the cavity. Internal interconnects, corresponding to leads, traces, and/or vias, electrically connect the internal bond pads to external connection points on the outside of the MLCC package.
[0006] MLCC packages can be formed using a variety of different materials. MLCC packages formed with an aluminium oxide substrate (alumina) are often called High Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (HTCC) packages. Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) packages are MLCCs based upon substrate materials with mixtures of glass and ceramic powders in binders and organic solvents to allow lower firing temperatures.
[0007] Typically, layers of ceramic material are formed, processed, stacked (laminated), and fired. After forming, a layer of ceramic material is produced. Processing includes operations such as forming holes and printing metal traces. The holes can be metallized to form electrical interconnects that pass through the layer of ceramic materials. Feed through and passages can be produced by processing holes and channels into ceramic layers. Air can pass through a passage. A wire can pass through a feed through. After processing multiple ceramic layers can be stacked and fired to produce a MLCC. Those practiced in the art of ceramic packaging know of these and many other operations that are used in the formation of MLCC packages.
[0008] It is also an aspect of the embodiments to produce a MLCC sensor assembly by placing a sensor into the cavity, electrically connecting the sensor to the internal bond
pads, and sealing the sensor within the cavity. Those practiced in the art of semiconductor packaging or ceramic packaging are familiar with connecting to bond pads and sealing packages.
[0009] For example, the sensor can be attached, wire bonded, and sealed. A sensor can be attached by dispensing die attach adhesive and then positioning the sensor. Passages for reference air pressure or wiring must be kept open during attachment. Standard wire bonding techniques and equipment can be used to produce the electrical attachments between the sensor and the package. Finally, standard sealants, such as silicones, epoxy or glop top can be used to encapsulate the sensor within the package.
[0010] It is a further aspect of the embodiments to place the MLCC sensor assembly into one lumen of a catheter having one or more lumen. Many catheters have a single passageway leading from one end of the catheter to the other. Other catheters have multiple passageways. As such, the MLCC sensor assembly can be positioned inside one lumen of a catheter. The lumen containing the MLCC sensor assembly can be called the sensor lumen. An electrical connection can be established with the MLCC sensor assembly by attaching wires, such as those in a ribbon cable, to the MLCC sensor assembly. For example, the wires at one end of a ribbon cable can be connected to a MLCC sensor assembly's external connection points. The assembly can then be inserted into a lumen and fixed into position. The ribbon cable can then be used to establish electrical connections to the MLCC sensor assembly.
[0011] It is an aspect of certain embodiments to position more than one MLCC sensor assembly in a lumen. Wires can pass under or around one MLCC sensor assembly in order to reach a second MLCC sensor assembly. For example, two MLCC sensor assemblies can be electrically connected to different places on a single ribbon cable. The sensors and cable can then be fixed into position in a lumen. Obviously, each sensor assembly can alternatively have a dedicated cable.
[0012] It is an aspect of some embodiments that the sensor is a pressure sensor. As such, pressure external to the catheter must reach the sensor. A flexible sealant that
transmits pressure can be used or a hole can pass through the catheter wall and sealant to reach the pressure sensor membrane directly. Some pressure sensors require a reference input. A passage through the MLCC package can allow reference media from within the catheter lumen (e.g. vented to atmospheric air) to reach the pressure sensor's reference input. The passage and the pressure sensor reference input must be aligned within the cavity. For example air can pass through the sensor lumen, through the passage, and to the pressure sensor.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The accompanying figures, in which like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views and which are incorporated in and form a part of the specification, further illustrate aspects of the embodiments and, together with the background, brief summary, and detailed description serve to explain the principles of the embodiments.
[0014] Fig. 1 illustrates a ceramic layer with traces in accordance with aspects of the embodiments;
[0015] Fig. 2 illustrates a stepped MLCC package in accordance with aspects of the embodiments;
[0016] Fig. 3 illustrates a stepped MLCC package with via holes in accordance with aspects of the embodiments;
[0017] Fig. 4 illustrates a sensor attached in the cavity of a stepped MLCC package in accordance with aspects of the embodiments;
[0018] Fig. 5 illustrates a sensor encapsulated within a stepped MLCC package with a ribbon cable in accordance with aspects of the embodiments;
[0019] Fig. 6 illustrates a sensor attached in the cavity of a MLCC package in accordance with aspects of the embodiments;
[0020] Fig. 7 illustrates a sensor sealed within the cavity of a MLCC package in accordance with aspects of the embodiments;
[0021] Fig. 8 illustrates a catheter with two lumen and a hole in accordance with aspects of the embodiments;
[0022] Fig. 9 illustrates a MLCC sensor assembly in a catheter in accordance with aspects of some embodiments;
[0023] Fig. 10 illustrates a cutaway view of a catheter with two MLCC sensor assemblies in accordance with aspects of some embodiments;
[0024] Fig. 11 illustrates a batch of stepped MLCC packages containing sensors in a single sheet prior to singulation in accordance with aspects of the embodiments;
[0025] Fig. 12 illustrates a high level flow diagram of producing a catheter containing a MLCC sensor assembly in accordance with aspects of the embodiments;
[0026] Fig. 13 illustrates a forming a MLCC package with a passage in accordance with aspects of the embodiments;
[0027] Figure 14 illustrates a three dimensional view of an MLCC sensor assembly in accordance with aspects of the embodiments;
[0028] Figure 15 illustrates two cut views of an MLCC sensor assembly in accordance with aspects of the embodiments.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The particular values and configurations discussed in these non-limiting examples can be varied and are cited merely to illustrate at least one embodiment and are not intended to limit the scope thereof. In general, the figures are not to scale.
[0030] A batch fabricated miniature pressure sensor assembly provides a ceramic substrate with cavity to allow sealing and alignment of die to a reference hole/cavity. The assembly offers mechanical protection to wire bonds and die and provides an area for containing protective & isolating encapsulant, such as RTV or silicone, with good control of coating thickness above the pressure membrane.
[0031] An electronic catheter containing a MLCC sensor assembly in a lumen provides many advantages. The MLCC package can have a reference hole linking to a channel that is buried or on bottom layer of the package to provide venting or a reference input to a pressure sensor. A channel passing completely through the assembly can provide a path for reference air to a second sensor positioned further into the catheter. An ultraminiature assembly is designed to be capable of fitting inside 6 French catheter with two lumen. One lumen is used for the sensor assembly, wires and reference pressure while the second can be used for other purposes such as a fluid fill lumen in Urology. The MLCC package allows forming connections to standard miniature pressure die using standard automated techniques such as wire bonding. Larger external connection points on the MLCC package allow ease of connection to catheter wires or to micro-ribbon cables.
[0032] Fig. 1 illustrates a ceramic layer 101 with traces 102 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments. In producing a MLCC package, ceramic slurry can be used to form ceramic layers. The layers are then processed. In processing, traces can be printed on the layer. The printed traces become metal traces during firing.
[0033] Fig. 2 illustrates a stepped MLCC package in accordance with aspects of the embodiments. A first ceramic layer 201 is stacked on a second ceramic layer 101. The
traces originally printed on the second ceramic layer become internal bond pads 202, internal interconnects 203 and external electrical connection points 204. The package is called "stepped" because the ceramic layers do not all have the same dimensions.
[0034] Fig. 3 illustrates a stepped MLCC package with via holes 301 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments. A hole through the ceramic layer can be metallized to form an internal electrical interconnect connecting an internal bond pad to an external trace or external connection point 302.
[0035] Fig. 4 illustrates a sensor 405 in the cavity of a stepped MLCC package in accordance with aspects of the embodiments. For ease of processing the MLCC package 401 is formed from six ceramic layers of equal thickness. The stepped package has the lower layers 402 being longer than other upper layers 403. The upper layers 403 form a cavity into which a sensor 405 is placed. One or more of the lower layers have been processed to provide internal bond pads, internal interconnects, and external connection points 404.
[0036] Fig. 5 illustrates a sensor encapsulated within a stepped MLCC package 401 with a miniature ribbon cable 502 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments. Fig. 5 is similar to Fig. 4 with the exceptions that encapsulant 501 now covers the sensor and a ribbon cable 502 is attached by connecting its wires 503 to the external connection points. An adhesive can be used to attach the cable to the MLCC package and thereby provide strain relief.
[0037] Fig. 6 illustrates a sensor 602 in the cavity of a MLCC package 601 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments. Metallized holes, such as those of Fig. 3, connect the internal bond pads to the internal interconnects. The internal interconnects pass between ceramic layers to the external electrical connection points 603 on the base of the package. The sensor 602 can be electrically connected to the interior bond pads using standard semiconductor packaging techniques.
[0038] Fig. 7 illustrates a sensor sealed within the cavity of a MLCC package 601 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments. Fig. 7 is similar to Fig. 6 with the exception that encapsulant 701 is isolating the sensor within the package 601.
[0039] Fig. 8 illustrates a catheter 801 with two lumen and holes in accordance with aspects of the embodiments. The catheter 801 has a rounded end 802 and an open end revealing the two lumen. The bottom lumen 804 proceeds through the catheter to a bottom hole 805 such that fluid can flow through the lumen. The top lumen 803 proceeds through the catheter to a top hole 806. The top hole 806 is shaded grey to indicate MLCC sensor assembly positioning. If the catheter has large enough lumen a MLCC sensor assembly can be positioned by pushing it completely through the top lumen 803 toward the rounded end 802 in which case the top hole 806 need only be the size of the sensing surface. A MLCC sensor assembly can also be positioned by placing it through the top hole 806. A MLCC sensor assembly can also be located in the top hole 806 by pre-assembling a ribbon cable to the MLCC sensor assembly, threading the ribbon cable through the top hole 806 and top lumen 803, and using the ribbon cable to locate the MLCC sensor assembly into place in the top hole 806. The top hole 806 can then be sealed to fasten the MLCC sensor assembly in place and prevent fluid from flowing past the assembly. As such, reference air is allowed to reach the back-side of the sensor from the top lumen 803, while the top-side is exposed to the external fluid only at the sensing surface.
[0040] Fig. 9 illustrates a MLCC sensor assembly 903 in a catheter in accordance with aspects of some embodiments. The catheter has a top lumen 901 , holding the MLCC sensor assembly 903, and a bottom lumen. Notice that the MLCC sensor assembly has removed or rounded edges. The removed or rounded edges can ease the process of positioning of the MLCC assembly 903 within the top lumen 901.
[0041] Fig. 10 illustrates a cutaway view of a catheter 1001 with two MLCC sensor assemblies in accordance with aspects of some embodiments. The catheter 1001 has a bottom lumen 1003 and a top lumen 1002. The top lumen 1002 is used as the sensor lumen. A first MLCC sensor assembly 1004 is attached to a ribbon cable 1005 that passes under a second MLCC sensor assembly 1006. The second MLCC sensor assembly can
also be attached to the ribbon cable 1005 to form electrical connections or have its own ribbon cable or other such miniature wires. The MLCC sensor assemblies can sense the outside environment through holes 1007 in the catheter.
[0042] Fig. 11 illustrates a sheet 1101 of stepped MLCC packages 1102 in a batch containing sensors 1103 prior to singulation in accordance with aspects of the embodiments. Those practiced in the art of semiconductor packaging know that ceramic packages can be produced in bulk in the form of sheets. The sheets can be split into individual packages by breaking, cutting, or otherwise separating the sheets along horizontal cut lines 1104 and vertical cut lines 1105. Rounded edges shown in Fig 9 can be produced by pre-scohng of the ceramic sheet before firing or making additional cuts (e.g. v- shape) prior to singulation, or also by mechanical processing after singulation.
[0043] Fig. 12 illustrates a high level flow diagram of producing a catheter containing a MLCC sensor assembly in accordance with aspects of the embodiments. After the start 1202 the process path branches. On one branch, a catheter is obtained 1206 and holes formed 1211 if required. On the other branch a batch of MLCC packages are produced 1202, die attach adhesive is dispensed 1203, and sensors bonded into the package 1209. Wire bonding 1210 electrically attaches the sensor to the internal bond pads and then the sensor is encapsulated in the package cavity 1204. Singulation from the batch MLCC sheet 1213 creates individual sensor assemblies. A ribbon cable is attached 1205 to the packages external connection points. Optionally at step 1213 the batch sheet could be only partially singulated forming horizontal strips so that ribbon cable can be attached in strips along one edge prior complete singulation. Finally the individual sensor assembly is positioned into a catheter lumen 1207 before the assembly is sealed into place 1208 and the process is complete 1212.
[0044] Fig. 13 illustrates a forming a MLCC package with a passage in accordance with aspects of the embodiments. For illustrative purposes, the MLCC package has 5 layers although any number can be used. The first layer 1301 and the second layer 1302 will form a cavity. The third layer 1303 has a hole that can be aligned with the reference port of a pressure sensor. The fourth layer 1304 has a cut that will form an air passage. The fifth
layer 1305 is blank. The five layers can be stacked and fired to form a MLCC package 1306 having a passage to the sensor lumen through which air can reach from the exterior. A pressure sensor die can be placed in the cavity such that the reference input and the hole align to thereby provide a reference to the backside of the sensor. The internal bond pads, internal interconnects, and exterior connection points are not shown. Also not shown is continuation of the channel 1304 to allow air or other reference media to pass through the sensor package to another sensor as shown in Fig. 10.
[0045] Figure 14 illustrates a three dimensional view of an MLCC sensor assembly 1401 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments. The cavity 1402 is illustrated as a stepped cavity that has a lower cavity 1403 in which to locate and seal the sensor die. A hole 1407 can be seen in the base of the lower cavity 1403. The hole 1407 connects to a channel in a lower layer, with another hole 1404 being at the other end of this channel. The internal bond pads 1405 are electrically connected to the external connection points 1406.
[0046] Figure 15 illustrates two cut views of an MLCC sensor assembly 1501 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments. The cavity 1507 is illustrated as a stepped cavity that has a lower cavity. A channel 1506 passes completely through the MLCC sensor assembly 1501 as well as connecting to a hole in the cavity 1507 base. A sensor 1502 is sealed in the cavity 1507 using a die attach adhesive 1504 that bonds and seals the sensor 1502 to the MLCC. The amount and placement of sealant must be controlled so that the hole under the sensor 1502 remains open. The sensor 1502 has wire leads 1505 that electrically connect the sensor 1502 to internal bond pads. The sensor 1502 has a reference chamber 1503 that is positioned over the hole. A fluid, such as air, should be free to pass through the channel 1506 and into the reference chamber 1503.
[0047] It will be appreciated that variations of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be desirably combined into many other different systems or applications. Also that various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.
Claims
1. A system comprising: a MLCC package comprising a cavity, at least one internal bond pad, at least one external connection point, and at least one internal interconnect wherein the at least one internal bond pad is positioned within the cavity, wherein the at least one external connection point is on the MLCC package exterior, and wherein the at least one internal interconnect provides an electrical connection between at least one of the at least one internal bond pad and at least one of the at least one external connection point; a sensor attached within the cavity and electrically connected to the at least one internal bond pad to form an MLCC sensor assembly; and a catheter comprising at least one lumen wherein at least one of the at least one lumen is a sensor lumen and wherein the MLCC sensor assembly is positioned within the sensor lumen.
2. The system of claim 1 further comprising a ribbon cable electrically connected to at least one of the at least one external connection point and passing through the sensor lumen.
3. The system of claim 1 further comprising a reference port that supplies a passageway from outside the MLCC package to the cavity and thereby provides a reference input to the pressure sensor.
4. The system of claim 1 wherein the MLCC package is a stepped MLCC package comprising at least one step and wherein each of the at least one external connection point is positioned on the at least one step.
5. The system of claim 4 further comprising a ribbon cable electrically connected to at least one of the at least one external connection point and passing through the sensor lumen.
6. The system of claim 1 further comprising: at least one additional MLCC sensor assembly positioned within the sensor lumen.
7. A system comprising: a pressure sensor; a MLCC package comprising a cavity, at least one internal bond pad, at least one external connection point, and at least one internal interconnect wherein the at least one internal bond pad is positioned within the cavity, wherein the at least one external connection point is on the MLCC package exterior, wherein the at least one internal interconnect provides an electrical connection between at least one of the at least one internal bond pad and at least one of the at least one external connection point, and wherein the pressure sensor is attached within the cavity and electrically connected to the at least one internal bond pad; a sealant within the cavity and encapsulating the pressure sensor to produce an MLCC sensor assembly; and a catheter comprising at least one lumen wherein at least one of the at least one lumen is a sensor lumen and wherein the MLCC sensor assembly is positioned within the sensor lumen.
8. The system of claim 7 further comprising a reference port that supplies a passageway from outside the MLCC package to the cavity and thereby provides a reference input to the pressure sensor.
9. A method comprising: producing a MLCC package comprising a cavity, at least one internal bond pad, at least one external connection point, and at least one internal interconnect wherein the at least one internal bond pad is positioned within the cavity, wherein the at least one external connection point is on the MLCC package exterior, and wherein the at least one internal interconnect provides an electrical connection between at least one of the at least one internal bond pad and at least one of the at least one external connection point;
attaching a sensor within the cavity and electrically connecting the sensor to the at least one internal bond pad; encapsulating the sensor within the cavity to produce an MLCC sensor assembly; and positioning the MLCC sensor assembly within a catheter lumen.
10. The system of claim 9 further comprising a reference port that supplies a passageway from outside the MLCC package to the cavity and thereby provides a reference input to the pressure sensor.
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