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Piezoresistive type Z-axis accelerometer

US9052332B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2012
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01P2015/0837
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pizeoresistive type Z-axis accelerometer is provided, including a substrate; a plurality of anchors formed over the substrate; a plurality of cantilever beams, wherein the cantilever beams include a piezoresistive material; and a proof mass, wherein the proof mass is suspended over the substrate by respectively connecting the proof mass with the anchors, and the accelerometer senses a movement of the proof mass by the piezoresistive material.

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