Sensor element for capacitive differential-pressure sensing

Details Sensor element for capacitive differential-pressure sensing Sensor element for capacitive differential-pressure sensing

2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Allen, Andre J (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Fluid pressure gauge

Diaphragm

C073S724000, C073S716000, C073S736000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07992443

ABSTRACT:
A sensor design, respectively a micromechanical sensor structure for capacitive relative-pressure measurement, that will allow very small pressure differentials to be reliably recorded at high absolute pressures even in harsh, particle-laden measuring environments. For that purpose, the micromechanical sensor element includes a deflectable diaphragm structure which is provided with at least one deflectable electrode, and a fixed support structure for at least one fixed counter-electrode which is located opposite the deflectable electrode. The diaphragm structure includes two mutually parallel configured diaphragms that are joined rigidly to one another via at least one connecting crosspiece, so that each application of force to one of the two diaphragms is directly transmitted to the respective other diaphragm. The first diaphragm is able to be pressurized by a first measuring pressure emanating from the front side of the sensor element, and the second diaphragm is able to be pressurized by a second measuring pressure emanating from the rear side of the sensor element. The fixed counter-electrode is located in the sealed volume between the two diaphragms of the diaphragm structure.

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