Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Thermoelectric cooling
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-02
2007-01-02
Huynh, Andy (Department: 2818)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Thermoelectric cooling
C257S467000, C257S712000, C257SE23082
Reexamination Certificate
active
10967967
ABSTRACT:
A device for thermal sensing is disclosed based on one thermopile. The cold junctions of the thermopile are coupled thermally to a first channel comprising a first substance while the hot junctions of the thermopile are coupled thermally to a second channel comprising a second substance, the first and the second channel are separated and thermally isolated one from another. The device can further comprise a membrane to thermally and electrically isolate the thermopile and to mechanically support the thermopile. Particularly a liquid rubber, i.e., ELASTOSIL LR3003/10A, B can be used as a membrane material. Further disclosed is a method for fabricating such a device using micromachining techniques.
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Huynh Andy
Nguyen Dao H.
Vivactis NV
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