Volcano Corporation

Medtronic Minimed, Inc.

Dongjuan Chris Xi

Cheryl Rice

Rajiv Shah

Eric Allan Larson

Katherine T Wolfe

Chia-Hung Chiu

Daniel E Pesantez

Ameya S Kantak

Embodiments of the invention provide analyte sensors having optimized elements and/or configurations of elements as well as methods for making and using such sensors. Typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes.

Analyte sensor apparatuses having improved electrode configurations and methods for making and using them

The present disclosure provides a method of fabricating an ultrasound transducer. A substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side is provided. A bottom electrode is formed over the first side of the substrate. A piezoelectric element is formed over the bottom electrode. The piezoelectric element has a chamfered sidewall. A top electrode is formed over the piezoelectric element. A step metal element is formed over a portion of the top electrode proximate to the chamfered sidewall of the piezoelectric element.

Ultrasonic transducer electrode assembly

A method of fabricating an ultrasound transducer includes providing a substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A bottom electrode is formed over the first side of the substrate. A piezoelectric element is formed over the bottom electrode. The piezoelectric element has a chamfered sidewall. A top electrode is formed over the piezoelectric element. A step metal element is formed over a portion of the top electrode proximate to the chamfered sidewall of the piezoelectric element.

Method of manufacturing an ultrasonic transducer electrode assembly

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Dongjuan Chris Xi