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Encapsulated active transducer and method of fabricating the same

US8040020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2010
Grant dateOct 18, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/42
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) ultrasonic transducer device includes a substrate defining an opening and an active transducer having multiple of active layers stacked over the opening of the substrate. The active transducer is completely encapsulated by multiple passivation layers.

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