Controlled fluid delivery in a microelectronic package
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1. A method for forming virtual fluidic channels on a substrate to channel a fluid to a die, comprising:
- providing a die on a substrate, the die including one or more fluidic circuits;
patterning a coating on the substrate to define a fluid path from an edge of the substrate to the die;
patterning a coating on a cover corresponding to the fluid flow path;
positioning a spacer on the substrate; and
placing the cover over the substrate and the spacer, wherein the coatings define a virtual fluidic path to channel a fluid to the die.
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Abstract
A microelectronic package includes a die which may include MEMS and CMOS circuitry for analyzing a fluid. A defined path is provided for channeling fluid to the die. Rather than patterning depressions or physical channels in the package substrate, the defined paths comprise coatings that may channel the flow of liquids to the die for biological sensor type applications. The defined paths may comprise a wetting coating that has an affinity to fluids. Similarity, the defined paths may comprise a dewetting coating the tend to repel fluid surrounding the paths.
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11 Claims
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1. A method for forming virtual fluidic channels on a substrate to channel a fluid to a die, comprising:
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providing a die on a substrate, the die including one or more fluidic circuits; patterning a coating on the substrate to define a fluid path from an edge of the substrate to the die; patterning a coating on a cover corresponding to the fluid flow path;
positioning a spacer on the substrate; andplacing the cover over the substrate and the spacer, wherein the coatings define a virtual fluidic path to channel a fluid to the die. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system, comprising:
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a substrate having a die positioned thereon including CMOS and MEMS circuits for processing biological fluids; a cover over the substrate; and a virtual fluid path comprising one of a wetting or dewetting coating patterned on the substrate and the cover for channeling the biological fluids from an inlet on an edge of the substrate to the die. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A system, comprising:
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a substrate having a hollow defining space; a die positioned in the hollow defining space so that a top surface thereof is flush with a top surface of the substrate, and which includes CMOS and MEMS circuits and a fluidic channel for processing biological fluids; a cover over the substrate; and a fluid path including a first coating patterned on the substrate and a second coating patterned on the cover, wherein the first coating and the second coating respectively comprise a wetting coating within the fluid flow path, and the wetting coating comprises functionalized nanoparticles including any of silica in epoxy resin or titania; and a plurality of fluid inlet ports provided on an edge of the substrate and in line with the fluid flow path, wherein the fluid flow path is to channel the biological fluids from the fluid inlet ports to the die. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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