Abstract: A method for forming a flow sensor having self-supported heat-carrying elements is disclosed. Self-supported heat-carrying elements are capable of operating with higher thermal efficiency, enabling lower power consumption and higher sensitivity, due to a lack of heat loss into a supporting membrane. Self-supported heat-carrying elements facilitate wider operating temperature range and compatibility with harsh media.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 1, 2008
Publication date:
April 1, 2010
Applicant:
FLOWMEMS, INC.
Inventors:
Mehran Mehregany, Nelsimar Moura Vandelli, JR.