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Microelectronic pressure sensor

US8878790B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2008
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2224/48091
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A microelectronic pressure sensor comprises a MOSFET transistor adapted with a mobile gate and a cavity between the mobile gate and a substrate. The sensor includes a gate actuator configured to move mobile gate in response to a pressure being exercised. A fingerprint recognition system includes a matrix of such sensors.

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