Piezoresistive strain concentrator

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2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Noori, Max (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Dynamometers

Responsive to force

Reexamination Certificate

active

07146865

ABSTRACT:
A piezoresistive device senses mechanical input and converts mechanical movement of at least two relatively movable parts into an electrical output. An SOI substrate is provided. A gap extends across a portion of the substrate. The gap defines the at least two relatively moveable parts and a flexible cross-section that connects the at least two relatively moveable parts. The cross-section is made of a same material as the substrate. At least one strain sensitive element is at a surface of the substrate. The at least one strain sensitive element has two end portions interconnected by an intermediate neck portion. The neck portion is supported on a structure that concentrates strain. The structure extends across the gap and has vertical walls extending to the cross-section in the gap. The structure is made of the same material as the substrate. At least one electrode is electrically connected to the end portions and is configured to detect changes in an electrical resistance between the end portions created when the neck portion is subjected to stress in a direction of a current through the at least one strain sensitive element that results from a relative movement of the at least two relatively moveable parts.

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