Abstract:
The invention is to reduce non-uniformity of a processing shape over a wide range of a single field-of-view.The invention is directed to a method of processing micro electro mechanical systems with a first step and a second step in a processing apparatus including an irradiation unit that irradiates a sample with a charged particle beam, a shape measuring unit that measures a shape of the sample, and a control unit. In the first step, the irradiation unit irradiates a plurality of single field-of-view points with the charged particle beam in a first region of the sample, the shape measuring unit measures the shape of a spot hole formed in the first region of the sample, and the control unit sets, based on measurement results of the shape of the spot hole, a scan condition of the charged particle beam or a forming mask of the charged particle beam at each of the single field-of-view points. In the second step, the irradiation unit irradiates, based on the scan condition or the forming mask set in the first step, a second region of the sample with the charged particle beam.
Abstract:
A MEMS chip having at least two chip components bonded together by means of an adhesive layer that is applied to at least one of two mating bonding surfaces of the two components, wherein a pattern of finely distributed micro-cavities is formed in at least one of the two mating bonding surfaces, said micro-cavities being arranged to accommodate a major part of the adhesive.
Abstract:
Methods, devices and systems for targeted, maskless modification of material on or in a substrate using charged particle beams. Electrostatically-deflected charged particle beam columns can be targeted in direct dependence on the design layout database to perform direct and knock-on ion implantation, producing patterned material modifications with selected chemical and 3D-structural profiles. The number of required process steps is reduced, reducing manufacturing cycle time and increasing yield by lowering the probability of defect introduction. Local gas and photon injectors and detectors are local to corresponding individual columns, and support superior, highly-configurable process execution and control. Targeted implantation can be used to prepare the substrate for patterned blanket etch; patterned ALD can be used to prepare the substrate for patterned blanket deposition; neither process requiring photomasks or resist. Arrays of highly configurable beam columns can also be used to perform both positive and negative tone lithography in a single pass.
Abstract:
A process for the manufacture of custom freeform optical elements utilizing parameterized modelling. A system for the automatic manufacture of a custom optical element is also described with the manufacturing being by laser micro-machining. The process and system allow customers to specify and order via a web interface and so reduce engineering time, overhead and cost.
Abstract:
There is provided a sensor element including: a semiconductor base member having a first main surface and a second main surface located opposite to the first main surface, and having a cavity structure formed on the second main surface side; and a detection element formed on the first main surface side in a region where the cavity structure is formed, the second main surface of the semiconductor base member including a convexly and concavely shaped portion, and a tip of a convex portion of the convexly and concavely shaped portion having a curved shape.
Abstract:
Methods, devices and systems for patterning of substrates using charged particle beams without photomasks and without a resist layer. Material can be deposited onto a substrate, as directed by a design layout database, localized to positions targeted by multiple, matched charged particle beam columns. Reducing the number of process steps, and eliminating lithography steps, in localized material addition has the dual benefit of reducing manufacturing cycle time and increasing yield by lowering the probability of defect introduction. Furthermore, highly localized, precision material deposition allows for controlled variation of deposition rate and enables creation of 3D structures. Local gas injectors and detectors, and local photon injectors and detectors, are local to corresponding ones of the columns, and can be used to facilitate rapid, accurate, targeted, highly configurable substrate processing, advantageously using large arrays of said beam columns.
Abstract:
A silicon substrate processing method includes forming an etching mask which has an opening portion, on a surface of a silicon substrate, forming an etching guide hole in the opening portion on the silicon substrate, and forming a through-hole which passes through the silicon substrate, by applying an etching treatment onto the silicon substrate in which the etching guide hole is formed. In the forming of the guide hole, the etching guide hole passing through the silicon substrate is formed by irradiating the opening portion with a laser beam a plurality of times, with a cooling period between each instance of irradiation with the laser beam.
Abstract:
A patterned circuit, including a hydrophilic substrate, a hydrophobic layer formed on the hydrophilic substrate, and a pattern formed in the hydrophobic layer to expose the hydrophilic substrate.
Abstract:
A photostructurable ceramic is processed using photostructuring process steps for embedding devices within a photostructurable ceramic volume, the devices may include one or more of chemical, mechanical, electronic, electromagnetic, optical, and acoustic devices, all made in part by creating device material within the ceramic or by disposing a device material through surface ports of the ceramic volume, with the devices being interconnected using internal connections and surface interfaces.
Abstract:
A laser absorption layer is first selectively formed in a seal pattern region surrounding an array of electromechanical systems elements, followed by depositing an antistiction layer as a blanket layer over the substrate and the laser absorption layer. The antistiction layer is then selectively removed from the seal pattern using a laser. An epoxy sealing material is provided in the seal pattern where the antistiction layer was removed and a backplate is sealed to the substrate using epoxy.