MEMS integrated pressure sensor and microphone devices and methods of forming same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9981841
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15595711

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A micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) device includes a MEMS substrate having a first opening, a second opening, and a membrane layer comprising a first membrane disposed over the first opening and a second membrane disposed over the second opening. The MEMS device also includes a carrier substrate bonded to a first side of the MEMS substrate, the carrier substrate having a first cavity exposing the first membrane and a second cavity exposing the second membrane, and a cap substrate bonded to a second side of the MEMS substrate. The cap substrate has a third cavity connected to the first opening and a fourth cavity connected to the second opening. The first membrane, the first cavity, and the third cavity are part of a pressure sensor. The fourth cavity extends completely through the cap substrate. The second membrane, the second cavity, and the fourth cavity are part of a microphone.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD8 LI-HSIN RD 6 HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK HSINCHU 300-78

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Cheng, Chun-Wen Zhubei, TW 259 3778
Chu, Chia-Hua Zhubei, TW 192 2736

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