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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 28, 2011
Mark Andrew Graham, Linthorpe, GB;
David Lussey, Tunstall, GB;
Mark Andrew Graham, Linthorpe, GB;
David Lussey, Tunstall, GB;
Peratech Holdco Limited, Richmond, North Yorkshire, GB;
Abstract
A sensor is configured to experience resistance changes in response to an external interaction. The sensor comprises a first layer of a conductive material having a first electrode connected thereto; a second intermediate layer of a material having a resistance sensitive to said external interaction; and a third layer including a first set of fingers interdigitated with a second set of fingers. A second electrode is attached to the first set of fingers and a third electrode is attached to the second set of fingers. The second layer includes a quantum tunnelling composite and provides electrical conduction between the first layer and the third layer. In a preferred embodiment, the first electrode is connected to either one of said second electrode or said third electrode to complete a parallel connection. A method is described for constructing such a sensor.