Single-sided differential pressure sensor

Details Single-sided differential pressure sensor Single-sided differential pressure sensor

1996-06-03

1999-10-19

Wong, Peter S.

Electrical resistors

Resistance value responsive to a condition

Fluid- or gas pressure-actuated

338 4, 73721, G01L 122, H01C 1010, G01D 1800

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059695919

ABSTRACT:
A single-sided differential pressure sensing chip having a cavity formed in the top surface of a substrate, a deformable diaphragm spanning the cavity, and a pressure passage connecting the top surface of the substrate with the cavity, and a method of making the same are described. A first fluid pressure applied to the top surface of the substrate in the vicinity of the diaphragm exerts a force on the top surface of the diaphragm, and a second fluid pressure applied to the top surface of the substrate near the pressure passage exerts a force on the bottom surface of the diaphragm. The diaphragm deflects in response to the forces exerted upon it, and a sensing element detects the flexing of the diaphragm. The pressure sensing chip can be contained within a housing structure formed of a carrier and a cap. The housing structure forms a first pressure chamber that communicates with the top surface of the diaphragm and a second pressure chamber that communicates with the bottom surface of the diaphragm through the pressure passage. The cap can include a first opening for connecting a first fluid pressure with the first chamber, and a second opening for connecting a second fluid pressure with the second chamber.

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