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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 27, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 17, 2008
Bruno Murari, Monza, IT;
Giulio Ricotti, Broni, IT;
Luigi Della Torre, Lissone, IT;
Andrea Lorenzo Vitali, Bergamo, IT;
Bruno Murari, Monza, IT;
Giulio Ricotti, Broni, IT;
Luigi Della Torre, Lissone, IT;
Andrea Lorenzo Vitali, Bergamo, IT;
STMicroelectronics S.r.l., Agrate Brianza, IT;
Abstract
A pressure sensor including a pressure-sensor element having a monolithic body of semiconductor material, and a first main face and a second main face acting on which is a stress resulting from a pressure, the value of which is to be determined; and a package enclosing the pressure-sensor element. The package has an inner chamber containing liquid material, and the pressure-sensor element is arranged within the inner chamber in such a manner that the first and second main faces are both in contact with the liquid material. In particular, the liquid material is a silicone gel.