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Piezoresistor height sensing cantilever

US8393011B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2009
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01Q80/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device comprising at least one cantilever comprising at least one piezoresistor is described, where the cantilevers comprise silicon nitride or silicon carbide and the piezoresistors comprise doped silicon. Methods for making and using such a device are also provided.

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