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Method of making strain sensor in fragile web

US4318936A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 1981
Grant dateMar 9, 1982
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/977
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of making a strain gauge in a fragile web wherein the improvement resides in making the web after the gauge is substantially completely formed. This reverse sequence is made possible by a unique combination of plasma deposited silicon oxide and plasma deposited silicon nitride on top of the completed device to protect it from attack during silicon substrate etching to form the diaphragm.

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