Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Responsive to non-electrical signal – Physical deformation
Patent
1995-06-05
1996-12-24
Mintel, William
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Responsive to non-electrical signal
Physical deformation
257418, 257419, 257420, 73DIG4, 7351434, 73721, 73727, H01L 2982
Patent
active
055876013
ABSTRACT:
A pressure sensor assembly including semiconductor transducer elements disposed upon a diaphragm support structure, wherein the support structure is comprised of a plurality of substrate layers anodically bonded together. A groove is disposed in the support structure creating an area of reduced thickness within the support structure. The ares of reduced thickness acts as a stress concentration region. As such, the transducer elements are disposed within the ares of reduced thickness so as to efficiently monitor any deformations experienced by the support structure. The groove that creates the ares of reduced thickness is formed in each of the substrate layers, prior to bonding into the overall structure, as such a very accurately tolerance groove can be formed into the structure which greatly increases the reliability of the structure.
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Kulite Semiconductor Products Inc.
Mintel William
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