Abstract:
Methods and structures that may be implemented in one example to co-integrate processes for thin-film encapsulation and formation of microelectronic devices and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) such as sensors and actuators. For example, structures having varying characteristics may be fabricated using the same basic process flow by selecting among different process options or modules for use with the basic process flow in order to create the desired structure/s. Various process flow sequences as well as a variety of device design structures may be advantageously enabled by the various disclosed process flow sequences.
Abstract:
This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus including processes that use two layers of resist, with a layer of etch stop material in between. The two layers of resist may be etched in separate processes to form devices having vias with sidewalls that extend through both layers of resist
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Bauteil (4) eines Biosensors, mit wenigstens einer ersten Einrichtung (6) zur Aufnahme einer Probenflüssigkeit, wobei die Einrichtung (6) über einen Verteilerkanal (7) mit weiteren Aufnahmeeinrichtungen (8 bis 11) verbunden ist, in die jeweils ein vom Verteilerkanal (7) abzweigender Zulaufkanal (71, 72, 73, 74) mündet und die Zulaufkanäle (71, 72, 73, 74) in Strömungsrichtung (S) der durch den Verteilerkanal (7) weitergeleiteten Probenflüssigkeit aufeinander folgend angeordnet sind. Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass im Verteilerkanal (7) jeweils zwischen zwei in Strömungsrichtung (S) unmittelbar aufeinander folgenden Zulaufkanälen (71, 72; 72, 73; 73, 74) wenigstens ein Bereich (K) zum zumindest zeitweisen Verlangsamen oder Stoppen des kapillaren Flusses der Probenflüssigkeit eingebracht ist. Hierdurch ist es möglich, den kapillaren Fluss der Probenflüssigkeit so zu steuern, dass mit dem zur Verfügung stehenden Volumenstrom an Probenflüssigkeit immer nur jeweils eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung (8, 9, 10, 11) befüllt wird, bevor die nächste befüllt wird und eine quasi gleichzeitige Befüllung der Aufnahmeeinrichtungen (8, 9, 10, 11) verhindert wird. Dies führt zu einer schnellen und vollständigen Befüllung der jeweiligen Aufnahmeeinrichtung (8, 9, 10, 11). Des Weiteren wird ein Verfahren vorgestellt, mit dem auf einfache Weise die Bereiche (K) in den Verteilerkanal (7) eingebracht werden können.
Abstract:
A MEMS switch, a preparation method thereof, and an electronic apparatus. The MEMS switch includes: a substrate, a coplanar waveguide line structure disposed on a side of the substrate, an isolation structure disposed on a side of the coplanar waveguide line structure away from the substrate, a film bridge disposed on a side of the isolation structure away from the substrate. The coplanar waveguide line structure includes a first wire, a first DC bias line, a second wire, a second DC bias line and a third wire arranged at intervals sequentially. The second wire is one of an RF signal transmission line and a ground line, the first wire and the third wire are the other of the RF signal transmission line and the ground line. The film bridge is crossed between the first wire and third wire, and is connected with the first wire and the third wire respectively.
Abstract:
A method of forming a monolithic integrated PMUT and CMOS with a coplanar elastic, sealing, and passivation layer in a single step without bonding and the resulting device are provided. Embodiments include providing a CMOS wafer with a metal layer; forming a dielectric over the CMOS; forming a sacrificial structure in a portion of the dielectric; forming a bottom electrode; forming a piezoelectric layer over the CMOS; forming a top electrode over portions of the bottom electrode and piezoelectric layer; forming a via through the top electrode down to the bottom electrode and a second via down to the metal layer through the top electrode; forming a second metal layer over and along sidewalls of the first and second via; removing the sacrificial structure, an open cavity formed; and forming a dielectric layer over a portion of the CMOS, the open cavity sealed and an elastic layer and passivation formed.
Abstract:
A micro-device structure comprises a source substrate having a sacrificial layer comprising a sacrificial portion adjacent to an anchor portion, a micro-device disposed completely over the sacrificial portion, the micro-device having a top side opposite the sacrificial portion and a bottom side adjacent to the sacrificial portion and comprising an etch hole that extends through the micro-device from the top side to the bottom side, and a tether that physically connects the micro-device to the anchor portion. A micro-device structure comprises a micro-device disposed on a target substrate. Micro-devices can be 10 any one or more of an antenna, a micro-heater, a power device, a MEMs device, and a micro-fluidic reservoir.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to an integrated chip structure. The integrated chip structure includes a MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) actuator. The MEMS actuator has an anchor. A proof mass continuously wraps around the anchor in a closed loop. One or more curved cantilevers are coupled between the proof mass and a frame. The frame wraps around the proof mass. The one or more curved cantilevers include curved outer surfaces arranged directly between a sidewall of the frame and a sidewall of the proof mass, as viewed in a top-view.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a MEMS device and the MEMS device are provided. The method includes: depositing a film on at least a part of a surface of a sacrificial layer, defining at least one through hole in the thin film by machining, removing at least a part of a material covered by the thin film in the sacrificial layer, discharging the part of the material removed from the sacrificial layer from the at least one through hole to define a cavity in the sacrificial layer, and depositing a sealing layer on a surface of the thin film facing away from the sacrificial layer to seal the at least one through hole. Compared with the manufacturing method in the related art, the manufacturing method of the disclosure only requires to deposit one layer of thin film, shorten the production period, and has reliable on-site sealing capability.
Abstract:
Electronic test probes formed in a batch have a plurality of multi-material layers wherein at least one of the materials is a sacrificial material and at least one other material is a structural material. Successfully formed or good test probes are separated from unsuccessfully formed or bad test probes