20100187646 | ULTRA LOW PRESSURE SENSOR AND METHOD OF FABRICATION OF SAME - A sensor including: a backplate of electrically conductive or semi-conductive material, the backplate including a plurality of backplate holes; a diaphragm of electrically conductive or semi-conductive material that is connected to, and insulated from the backplate, the diaphragm defining a flexible member and an air gap associated with the flexible member; a bond pad formed on an area of the backplate surrounding the cavity; and a bond pad formed on an area of the diaphragm surrounding the air gap; wherein the flexible member and air gap defined by the diaphragm extend beneath the plurality of backplate holes. | 07-29-2010 |