Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Infineon SP37 TPM Sensor Technology Analysis

The latest generation of Infineon‘s TPMS, the SP37, is a highly integrated TPM sensor which embeds measurement of pressure and radial acceleration (2 DoF) with a low-power microcontroller, a LF receiver and an RF transmitter in a system in package integrating only two dies. This high integration of functions allows to build a complete system with few external components and thus enable system cost savings.


The SP37 inherits its MEMS technology from the acquisition of the Norwegian Sensonor in 2003. Therefore, highly reliable measurements in harsh environments are possible by the use of the mature and low-cost triple stack hermetic wafer bonding technology in combination with buried piezoresistors and conductors.


The SP37 is assembled in a Small Outline 14-pin package and operates under a temperature range of -40 to +125°C.


This report will provide a complete teardown of the TPMS with:


  • Detailed photos

  • Material analysis

  • Schematic assembly description

  • Manufacturing Process Flow

  • In-depth manufacturing cost analysis

  • Supply chain evaluation

  • Selling price estimation

Report Price: US$4070.00
SKU #: SP37
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TABLE OF CONTENTS


Glossary


Overview/Introduction


Infineon Company Profile


Physical Analysis


Physical Analysis Methodology

Package


Package Views, Dimensions & Marking

Package X-Ray

Package Opening

Package Cross-Section


ASIC Die


View, Dimensions & Marking

Delayering

Main Blocks

Cross-Section

Process Characteristics


MEMS Die


View, Dimensions & Marking

Bond Pad Opening & Bond Pad

Cap Removed

Sensing Area

Cross-Section:

Accelerometer Cross-Section

Pressure Sensor Cross-Section


Manufacturing Process Flow


Global Overview

ASIC Front-End Process

ASIC Wafer Fabrication Unit

MEMS Process Flow

MEMS Wafer Fabrication Unit

Packaging Process Flow & Assembly Unit


Cost Analysis


Main steps of economic analysis

Yields Hypotheses

ASIC Front-End Cost

ASIC Back-End 0 : Probe Test & Dicing

ASIC Wafer & Die Cost

MEMS Front-End Cost

MEMS Back-End 0 : Probe Test & Dicing

MEMS Front-End Cost per process steps

MEMS Wafer & Die Cost

Back-End : Packaging Cost

Back-End : Packaging Cost per Process Steps

Back-End : Final Test Cost

Component Cost


Estimated Price Analysis


Infineon Financial Ratios

SP37 Estimated Price



Infineon SP37 TPM Sensor Technology Analysis

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