Patent ID: 9476905
Filing Date: 2016-10-25
CPC Classification: B81B,G01P

Claim Text:
1. A sensor element comprising: a substrate that has a first protrusion protruding upwardly from an upper surface of the substrate: a first detection electrode that is formed on the upper surface of the substrate and a top surface of the first protrusion, the first detection electrode providing first information for detecting a physical quantity detected by the sensor element; a first insulating member that is formed on the first detection electrode which is located on the to surface of the first protrusion so that the first insulating member and the first detection electrode are stacked on the to surface of the first protrusion; and a movable body that moves with respect to a moving axis and that is provided to face the first detection electrode so that the movable body is spaced apart form the first insulating member via a first air gap, the first air gap being chanced when the movable body moves.