Intel Corporation

Amanuel M Abebaw

Mark Saltas

Anna M Prakash

Liwei Wang

Sandeep S Iyer

Robert Starkston

Suriyakala Ramalingam

Nick Labanok

Chia-Pin Chiu

Kyle Yazzie

Shan Zhong

Ching-Ping Janet Shen

Charavana K Gurumurthy

Arnab Choudhury

Olga Gorbounova

Vladimir Malamud

Mayank Patel

Various embodiments disclosed relate to an assembly. The assembly includes a compound parabolic concentrator including an exit aperture that has a generally circular perimeter, which defines a circumference of the exit aperture. The assembly further includes a photodiode sensor generally that is aligned with the exit aperture of the compound parabolic concentrator. An optical adhesive layer adheres the exit aperture of the compound parabolic concentrator to the photodiode sensor. A protrusion extends between at least a portion of the perimeter of the compound parabolic concentrator exit aperture and the photodiode.

Compound parabolic concentrator including protrusion

Aspects of the embodiments are directed to coupling a permanent magnet (PM) with a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device. In embodiments, an adhesive, such as an epoxy or resin or other adhesive material, can be used to move the PM towards the MEMS device to magnetically couple the PM to the MEMS device. In embodiments, an adhesive that is configured to shrink up on curing can be applied (e.g., using a pick and place tool) to a location between the MEMS device and the PM. As a result of curing, the adhesive can pull the PM towards the MEMS device. In embodiments, an adhesive that is configured to expand as a result of curing can be applied to a location between the PM and a sidewall of the chassis. As a result of curing, the adhesive can push the PM towards the MEMS device. The adhesive can also secure the PM in place.

Coupling a magnet with a MEMS device

An apparatus for positioning magnetic components may include a base. The base may include an upper surface. The base may include a lower surface. The base may include a contact surface. The base may include a vacuum line in communication with the upper surface and the contact surface. The base may include a first pin. The base may include a second pin. The first pin and the second pin may be positioned adjacent the contact surface. The first pin and the second pin may protrude from the lower surface of the base. The base may be configured to generate a vacuum at the contact surface when a vacuum is applied to the vacuum line.

Apparatus, system, and method for handling magnetic devices

An apparatus for storing magnetic materials may include a tray. The apparatus for storing magnetic materials may include a sheet. The apparatus for storing magnetic materials may include a first set of height modulators. The apparatus for storing magnetic materials may include a diamagnetic material. The tray may include one or more pockets. The one or more pockets may be configured to receive a magnetic device. The sheet may be configured to couple with the tray. The sheet may be located adjacent to a bottom of the one or more pockets. The sheet may include the diamagnetic material. The sheet may include the first set of height modulators. The first set of height modulators may protrude from a surface of the sheet. The first set of height modulators may be configured to extend into the one or more pockets at a first distance.

Apparatus and system for storing and transporting magnetic devices

An apparatus is provided which comprises: a chassis compartment having a bottom surface and walls orthogonal to the bottom, wherein the chassis compartment comprises: a rectangular opening, which may be designed to accept a microelectromechanical (MEMS) device and four slots, which may be designed to accept one or more magnet(s), extending outwardly from the rectangular opening, wherein each of the slots comprises: an inner opening having a length coextensive with a side of the rectangular opening, and an outer opening having corresponding ends that extend a length of the outer opening beyond the length of the inner opening. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Compartment for magnet placement

Apparatuses, systems, and methods associated with placement of magnets within a microelectromechanical system device are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a method of affixing at least one magnet in a microelectromechanical system, may include affixing an electromagnetic actuator to a base structure of the microelectromechanical system, the affixing including affixing the electromagnetic actuator within a recess formed in the base structure. The method may further include placing a magnet within the recess, wherein the recess includes at least a portion of a spring, the spring affixed to the base structure and extending into the recess, the placing including placing the magnet on a side of the electromagnetic actuator, between the spring and the side of the electromagnetic actuator, the spring pressing the magnet against the side of the electromagnetic actuator and maintaining a position of the magnet in response to the placing the magnet within the recess.

Microelectromechanical system with spring for magnet placement

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Chandler, AZ, United States of America

Amanuel M Abebaw