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Tunable humidity sensor with integrated heater

US9027400B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2011
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/223
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A capacitive humidity sensor includes a first electrode, a humidity sensitive dielectric layer, and a second electrode. The humidity sensitive dielectric layer is between the first and the second electrodes. The humidity sensitive dielectric layer is etched at selected regions to form hollow regions between the first and second electrodes.

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