Patent ID: 6684699
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: B81B,G01C,G01P,Y10S

Abstract:
A micromechanical device, comprising:a semiconductor wafer structured to form a support wall and a pedestal member connected to and extending from the support wall, wherein the pedestal member defines an inner end portion that is connected to the support wall and an outer end portion, spaced from the inner end portion, that is not connected to the support wall; a first encasing member located adjacent the semiconductor wafer; a second encasing member spaced from the first encasing member and located adjacent the semiconductor wafer; wherein the pedestal member is bonded to only the first encasing members and is not bonded to the second encasing member; wherein the pedestal member defines an outer periphery and includes a rim formed around at least a portion of the outer periphery, wherein the rim is located on at least the outer end portion of the pedestal member and is spaced from the first and second encasing members; and at least one sensing component supported by the rim of the pedestal member, wherein the sensing component is interconnected with the rim of the pedestal member toward the outer end portion of the pedestal member.