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Magnetic field sensors and methods for fabricating the magnetic field sensors

  • US 8,461,677 B2
  • Filed: 09/23/2011
  • Issued: 06/11/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/05/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A magnetic field sensor, comprising:

  • a lead frame comprising a die attach pad, wherein the die attach pad comprises first and second opposing surfaces;

    a magnetic field sensor circuit die proximate to the first surface of the die attach pad;

    a molded capsule molded upon the die attach pad and enclosing the magnetic field sensor circuit die, wherein the molded capsule includes a cavity having an inner cavity surface, wherein a portion of the inner cavity surface is proximate to the second surface of the die attach pad, and wherein the cavity has a shape capable of retaining a liquid;

    a magnet proximate to the second surface of the die attach pad and disposed within the cavity; and

    a cured liquid encapsulant disposed within the cavity and configured to encapsulate the magnet within the cavity.

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