Methods and systems for magnetic sensing
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1. A method for forming a magnetic sensor, comprisingproviding an engagement surface;
- depositing an epoxy layer on the engagement surface, a surface of the epoxy layer formed having three planar surfaces; and
forming a magnet body over the engagement surface and on the epoxy layer by gradually building thickness of a magnetic material, the magnet body having a magnetic flux guidance surface having three planar surfaces and being substantially v-shaped to facilitate perpendicular guidance of magnetic field lines.
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Abstract
One embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a magnetic sensor. In the method, an engagement surface is provided. A magnet body is formed over the engagement surface by gradually building thickness of a magnetic material. The magnet body has a magnetic flux guiding surface that substantially corresponds to the engagement surface. Other apparatuses and methods are also set forth.
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33 Claims
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1. A method for forming a magnetic sensor, comprising
providing an engagement surface; -
depositing an epoxy layer on the engagement surface, a surface of the epoxy layer formed having three planar surfaces; and forming a magnet body over the engagement surface and on the epoxy layer by gradually building thickness of a magnetic material, the magnet body having a magnetic flux guidance surface having three planar surfaces and being substantially v-shaped to facilitate perpendicular guidance of magnetic field lines. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12)
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10. A method for forming a magnetic sensor, comprising:
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providing an integrated circuit that comprises at least one sensing element; forming an integrated circuit package over the integrated circuit, where the integrated circuit package comprises an engagement surface that facilitates alignment of a magnet body relative to the at least one sensing element; and forming a magnetic flux guidance surface having three planar surfaces and being substantially v-shaped over the engagement surface. - View Dependent Claims (11, 13, 14)
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15. A method for manufacturing a magnetic sensor, comprising:
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providing a lead frame that comprises;
a die area and an engagement surface separated from one another by a bendable member;providing a magnet body over the engagement surface; bending the bendable member so the magnet body is positioned over or under the die area. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A magnetic sensor, comprising
an integrated circuit comprising at least one sensing element; -
an integrated circuit package overlying the integrated circuit, wherein the integrated circuit package comprises an engagement surface that facilitates alignment of a magnet body relative to the at least one sensing element; and a magnetic flux guidance surface having three planar surfaces and being substantially v-shaped on the engagement surface. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A magnetic sensor, comprising
an integrated circuit comprising at least one sensing element; -
an integrated circuit package overlying the integrated circuit, wherein the integrated circuit package comprises an engagement surface; an epoxy layer formed over the engagement surface of the integrated circuit package; and a magnet body overlying the engagement surface and the epoxy layer, where the magnet body has a magnetic flux guiding surface that substantially corresponds to the engagement surface, the magnetic flux guiding surface having three planar surfaces and being substantially v-shaped. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A magnetic sensor, comprising
an integrated circuit comprising at least one sensing element; -
a magnet body comprising a magnetic flux guiding surface that is adapted to guide magnetic field lines in a predetermined manner with respect to the at least one sensing element, the magnetic flux guiding surface having three planar surfaces and being substantially v-shaped; and an integrated circuit package overlying the integrated circuit and magnet body. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33)
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