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Vertical membranes for pressure sensing applications

US9733139B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2014
Grant dateAug 15, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L19/0618
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Pressure sensors having vertical diaphragms or membranes. A vertical diaphragm may be located in a first silicon wafer between a first and second cavity, where the first and second cavities are covered by a second silicon wafer. One or more active or passive devices or components may be located on a top of the vertical diaphragm.

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