Abstract:
A method is disclosed for forming a chamber in an electronic device, including the steps of preparing an outer surface on a solidified core material, the solidified core material in a depression formed in a substrate. The method further includes establishing a layer on the prepared outer surface of the solidified core material and a portion of the substrate surrounding the depression. The established layer and the substrate define a chamber.
Abstract:
The present application is directed to electrostatic actuators, and methods of making electrostatic actuators. In one embodiment, an electrostatic actuator of the present application comprises a first electrode and a second electrode. The second electrode is positioned in proximity to the first electrode so as to provide a gap between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first electrode is capable of being deflected toward the second electrode. A dielectric structure comprising a dielectric landing post is positioned in the gap between the first electrode and the second electrode, the dielectric structure extending over a greater surface of the gap than the landing post. The landing post protrudes out into the gap so as to limit the minimum contact spacing between the first electrode and the second electrode.
Abstract:
A method of etching a semiconductor substrate. The method includes the steps of applying a photoresist etch mask layer to a device surface of the substrate. A select first area of the photoresist etch mask is masked, imaged and developed. A select second area of the photoresist etch mask layer is irradiated to assist in post etch stripping of the etch mask layer from the select second area. The substrate is etched to form fluid supply slots through a thickness of the substrate. At least the select second area of the etch mask layer is removed from the substrate, whereby mask layer residue formed from the select second area of the etch mask layer is significantly reduced.
Abstract:
A method of etching a semiconductor substrate. The method includes the steps of applying a photoresist etch mask layer to a device surface of the substrate. A select first area of the photoresist etch mask is masked, imaged and developed. A select second area of the photoresist etch mask layer is irradiated to assist in post etch stripping of the etch mask layer from the select second area. The substrate is etched to form fluid supply slots through a thickness of the substrate. At least the select second area of the etch mask layer is removed from the substrate, whereby mask layer residue formed from the select second area of the etch mask layer is significantly reduced.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a microelectronics device is provided, wherein the microelectronics device is formed on a substrate having a frontside and a backside. The method comprises forming a circuit element on the frontside of the substrate from a plurality of layers deposited on the frontside of the substrate, wherein the plurality of layers includes an intermediate electrical contact layer, and forming an interconnect structure after forming the electrical contact layer. The interconnect structure includes a contact pad formed on the backside of the substrate, and a through-substrate interconnect in electrical communication with the contact pad, wherein the through-substrate interconnect extends from the backside of the substrate to the electrical contact layer.
Abstract:
A method for forming a fluid feed via in a semiconductor substrate chip for a micro-fluid ejection head. The method includes applying a photoresist planarization and protection layer to a first surface of the chip. The photoresist planarization and protection layer is patterned and developed to define at least one fluid feed via location. A strippable layer is applied to the photoresist planarization and protection layer on the chip. The strippable layer is patterned and developed with a photomask to define the at least one fluid feed via location in the strippable layer. The chip is then dry etched to form at least one fluid feed via in the defined feed via location. Before or after etching the chip, deprotection of the strippable layer is induced so that the strippable layer can be substantially removed with a solvent without substantially affecting the photoresist planarization and protection layer.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device is disclosed which can be miniaturized and in which structures on a semiconductor substrate therein are difficult to delaminate, as well as a method of producing the same. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate main unit, and a thin portion that is thinner than the main unit and formed such that a recessed portion is formed in the semiconductor substrate and has at least one through hole formed therein. The thin portion is formed such that the etching rate of the thin portion is slower than the etching rate of the main unit. The thin portion provides a bridging structure between both sides of the recessed portion, and can mechanically and structurally strengthen the semiconductor device with respect to forces applied from the side surfaces of the main unit of the semiconductor substrate. Thus, structures such as wires, films, and semiconductor elements formed on the main unit and/or the thin portion of the semiconductor substrate or via the through holes will be difficult to detach from the semiconductor device.
Abstract:
A method for the formation of a multi-nozzle ink jet is herein disclosed. In this method a single crystal silicon plate is masked and impurities are diffused upon its surface, creating regions of echant resistance. A second single crystal silicon plate is then grown onto the first, and is masked and etched. Due to the unisotropic etching properties of single crystal silicon plates, a groove is formed in the second plate, and a plurality of nozzles is formed in the first plate. This process yields a multi-nozzle ink jet of greater overall strength and utility, while eliminating the waste due to etching run common in the manufacture of conventional ink jets.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a MEMS device having a movable portion. The MEMS device includes: a substrate; a recess, disposed in the substrate; the movable portion, hollowly supported in the recess; and a bump stop, hollowly supported in the recess and configured to restrict a movement of the movable portion by contacting the movable portion. The bump stop includes: a protruding portion, configured to contact the movable portion; and a shock absorbing portion, disposed between the protruding portion and the substrate and configured to absorb at least a part of an impact force applied to the protruding portion by elastic deformation.
Abstract:
There is provided a nozzle substrate including a nozzle hole penetrating in a thickness direction. The nozzle substrate includes a main substrate including a first surface and a second surface, an oxidation film formed on the second surface of the main substrate, and a water repellent film formed on a surface at an opposite side to the main substrate side of the oxidation film. The nozzle hole includes a first through hole penetrating the main substrate in a thickness direction, a second through hole penetrating the oxidation film and being connected to the first through hole, and a third through hole penetrating the water repellent film and being connected to the second through hole. An inner circumference surface of the second through hole and an inner circumference surface of the third through hole are approximately flush.