Teknologian Tutkimuskeskus Vtt Oy

Jaakko Saarilahti

Aarne Oja

Jukka Kyynäräinen

Tapio Pernu

Jukka KYYNÄRÄINEN

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a MEMS pressure sensor, comprising: a sensor portion comprising a deformable membrane and a first volume, and a valve portion comprising a first output to a first side of the pressure sensor and a second output to a second side of the pressure sensor. The valve portion is operable to close the second output and open the first output to equalize pressure in the first volume with pressure at the first side of the pressure sensor for calibrating the sensor; and close the first output and open the second output to equalize pressure in the first volume with pressure at the second side of the pressure sensor for pressure measurement.

Microelectromechanical capacitive pressure sensor having a valve portion being operable to close first output and open second output to equalize pressure

The present publication discloses a micromechanical structure including at least one active element, the micromechanical structure comprising a substrate, at least one layer formed on the substrate forming the at least part of the at least one active element, mechanical contact areas through which the micromechanical structure can be connected to other structures like printed circuit boards and like. In accordance with the invention the micromechanical structure includes weakenings like trenches around the mechanical contact areas for eliminating the thermal mismatch between the active element of the micromechanical structure and the other structures.

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Jaakko Saarilahti