Sensor structures, systems and methods with improved integration and optimized footprint

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PATENT NO 9752943
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14498584

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Embodiments relate to sensors and more particularly to structures for and methods of forming sensors that are easier to manufacture as integrated components and provide improved deflection of a sensor membrane, lamella or other movable element. In embodiments, a sensor comprises a support structure for a lamella, membrane or other movable element. The support structure comprises a plurality of support elements that hold or carry the movable element. The support elements can comprise individual cylindrical points or feet-like elements with straight or concave sidewalls, rather than a conventional interconnected frame, that enable improved motion of the movable element, easier removal of a sacrificial layer between the movable element and substrate during manufacture and a more favorable deflection ratio, among other benefits.

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INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES DRESDEN GMBH & CO KGKÖNIGSBRÜCKERSTR 180 DRESDEN 01099

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Binder, Boris Dresden, DE 20 92
Froehlich, Heiko Radebeul, DE 31 71
Kautzsch, Thoralf Dresden, DE 92 375
Röth, Andre Dresden, DE 3 12
Stegemann, Maik Pesterwitz, DE 41 115
Vogt, Mirko Dresden, DE 55 195
Winkler, Bernhard Regensburg, DE 82 448

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