Sensor using an actuator for self-test and method therefor

Details Sensor using an actuator for self-test and method therefor Sensor using an actuator for self-test and method therefor

2005-01-11

2005-01-11

Kwok, Helen C. (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Speed, velocity, or acceleration

Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element

C073S514380

Reexamination Certificate

active

06840106

ABSTRACT:
A self-test structure is placed in the middle of a sensing structure that utilizes a movable mass. The sensing structure has portions aligned in two directions that are orthogonal to each other. The self-test structure is an actuator made up of individual sensing patterns. The individual sensing patterns are aligned along a line that is diagonal to the two directions, thereby reducing the number of individual sensing patterns required for the actuator that is used for self-test. The reduced number of sensing patterns results in more mass for the movable mass, thereby improving sensitivity of the sensing structure.

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