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High-sensitivity sensor comprising conductive thin film containing cracks and method for manufacturing same

US9927311B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2014
Grant dateMar 27, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2203/0271
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A high-sensitivity sensor containing cracks is provided. The high-sensitivity sensor is obtained by forming microcracks on a conductive thin film, which is formed on top of a support, wherein the microcracks form a micro joining structure in which the microcracks are electrically changed, short-circuited or open, thereby converting external stimuli into electric signals by generating a change in a resistance value. The high-sensitivity sensor can be useful in a displacement sensor, a pressure sensor, a vibration sensor, artificial skin, a voice recognition system, and the like.

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