MICRO FLEXIBLE FORCE SENSOR

A force sensor may comprise a universal housing for holding a sense die. Typically, the universal housing may comprise a top wall, a bottom wall, two side walls, and a back wall. The housing may comprise an aperture located on the top wall to allow for interaction of an actuation element with an external force and the surface of the sense die. Additionally, the universal housing may comprise a cavity/opening to allow for the insertion of the sense die. Generally, the bottom wall of the housing may comprise one or more electrical connections for alignment with the bond pads on the sense die. The electrical connections may comprise electrical traces formed by laser selective plating and/or insert molded studs. Typically, the electrical connections may be formed after the universal housing is formed by injection molding to allow for customization based on a Customer's specific application.