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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 03, 1998
Filed:
Jan. 21, 1997
Mark Andrew Parsons, Rochester, MI (US);
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for packaging a vehicle sensor and integrated circuit chip includes a ceramic substrate having an opening formed therein. A sensor is secured within the opening. An integrated circuit chip is secured within the opening in electrical communication with the sensor. A pair of electrical connectors are secured on the ceramic substrate in electrical communication with the integrated circuit chip. A metal lid is secured over the opening on the ceramic housing to enclose the integrated circuit chip and sensor. A molded plastic coating encloses the ceramic housing and metal lid, and the electrical connectors extend from the plastic coating. The sensor may be a pressure sensor or acceleration sensor.