Contributing to the miniaturization of electronic devices by reducing the height and size of gyro sensor cap
A cap is used to protect a device, in this example, a gyro sensor (image stabilization sensor) mounted on a ceramic base.
To reduce the height and size of the devices used in the equipment, we studied the use of thinner caps.
When the thickness of a conventional metal cap is set to the required specification, it cannot achieve the rigidity necessary to withstand impact from the outside, and a short circuit occurs.
In addition, a resin coating on the inner wall of the metal cap was necessary to prevent the metal cap from conducting when it came into contact with the element.
Conditions
・Thin material with sufficient rigidity
・Mass production is possible for use in electronic components
Kyocera's solution replaced the conventional metal cap material with high-rigidity Alumina Fine Ceramics.
By switching from metal to high-rigidity Fine Ceramics, we reduced the thickness and height of the cap, thereby contributing to the miniaturization of electronic devices.
And since the cap is made of an electrically insulating Fine Ceramic material, the resin coating is not required, so the clearance with the element can be further reduced.
*Material property can change depending on operating conditions.