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Microscopic size, thermal conductivity type, air or gas absolute pressure sensor

US4682503A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1986
Grant dateJul 28, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/18
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microscopic size absolute pressure sensor for air or gas of the thermal conductivity type, a silicon nitride covered silicon microchip has an elongated V-groove anisotropically etched in the silicon with a heated silicon nitride bridge element extending over the surface of the V-groove.

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