Sughrue Mion, PLLC
MEMS gyroscope having mass vibrating vertically on substrate
X type MEMS gyroscope has a first mass vertically vibrating on a substrate and a second mass horizontally vibrating on the substrate. A driving electrode is disposed on the same surface with the first mass. The first mass can move in relation to the second mass in the vertical direction, and is fixed in relation to the second mass in the horizontal direction. The second mass is operative to be moved in a horizontal direction in relation to the substrate by a Coriolis force, which is generated by an angular velocity applied while the first mass is being vibrated. A sensing electrode measures displacement of the second mass in the horizontal direction. All moving electrodes and stationary electrodes are disposed on the same surface, and all elements are manufactured by using one mask. Therefore, adhesion between the moving and stationary electrodes is prevented and the manufacturing process is simplified.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
G
G01C
inventional
Sang-woo Jun-o
Lee Kim