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Particle sensor

US12209942B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2019
Grant dateJan 28, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2015/0046
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus comprising a microelectromechanical, MEMS, capacitor comprising two plates and a gap between the plates, a gas conveyor configured to cause gas to flow through the gap, and readout circuitry configured to measure a capacitance of the MEMS capacitor.

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