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Cantilever probe and apparatus using the same

US5506829A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 1994
Grant dateApr 9, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/873
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cantilever probe comprising a cantilever displacement element containing a piezoelectric material provided between driving electrodes for causing displacement of the piezoelectric material, a probe for information input and output provided on the free end of the element, a drawing electrode for the probe and, a non-electroconductive thin film provided on at least a portion of an end of the element.

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