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Semiconductor sensor

US7406870B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateDec 14, 2005
Grant dateAug 5, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01P2015/084
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A semiconductor sensor is disclosed that includes a proof mass, a frame that is arranged around the proof mass, a beam that is arranged at the surface side of the frame and is configured to support the proof mass, plural piezo-resistive elements arranged on the beam, plural metal wiring patterns and pad electrodes that are arranged on the surface of the frame and are electrically connected to the piezo-resistive elements, a cover plate that is fixed to the surface of the frame and is arranged to be spaced apart from the proof mass and the beam, and a cover plate fixing region for fixing the cover plate to the surface of the frame, the cover plate fixing region including a formation region for the metal wiring patterns.

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