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Micro-electro-mechanical device having low thermal expansion difference

US9944513B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2013
Grant dateApr 17, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81B3/0081
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a micro-electro-mechanical device which is manufactured by a CMOS manufacturing process. The micro-electro-mechanical device includes a stationary unit, a movable unit, and a connecting member. The stationary unit includes a first capacitive sensing region and a fixed structure region. The movable unit includes a second capacitive sensing region and a proof mass, wherein the first capacitive sensing region and the second capacitive sensing region form a capacitor, and the proof mass region consists of a single material. The connecting member is for connecting the movable unit in a way to allow a relative movement of the movable unit with respect to the stationary unit.

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