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Membrane-based sensor device with non-dielectric etch-stop layer around substrate recess

US9224658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2014
Grant dateDec 29, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/14
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensing device has a semiconductor substrate with an opening and a membrane spanning the opening. A heater is arranged on the membrane. To reduce the thermal conductivity of the membrane, a recess is etched into the membrane from below.

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