Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for processing a three-dimensional structure having a fine three-dimensional shape and a smooth surface is disclosed in which the three-dimensional structure is usable for an optical device. The process method comprises the steps of depositing a thin layer for absorption of laser light on a flat substrate; depositing a transparent layer on the thin layer for absorption of laser light; and irradiating a process laser light, passing through the transparent layer; in which pulse injection energy of the process laser light is set to be the same as or smaller than the maximum pulse injection energy capable of exposing a surface of the thin layer in front in the incident direction of the process laser light, and to be set the same as or greater than the minimum pulse injection energy capable of removing the transparent layer in rear in the incident direction of the process laser light.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for processing a three-dimensional structure having a fine three-dimensional shape and a smooth surface is disclosed in which the three-dimensional structure is usable for an optical device. The process method comprises the steps of depositing a thin layer for absorption of laser light on a flat substrate; depositing a transparent layer on the thin layer for absorption of laser light; and irradiating a process laser light, passing through the transparent layer; in which pulse injection energy of the process laser light is set to be the same as or smaller than the maximum pulse injection energy capable of exposing a surface of the thin layer in front in the incident direction of the process laser light, and to be set the same as or greater than the minimum pulse injection energy capable of removing the transparent layer in rear in the incident direction of the process laser light.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for processing a three-dimensional structure having a fine three-dimensional shape and a smooth surface is disclosed in which the three-dimensional structure is usable for an optical device. The process method comprises the steps of depositing a thin layer for absorption of laser light on a flat substrate; depositing a transparent layer on the thin layer for absorption of laser light; and irradiating a process laser light, passing through the transparent layer; in which pulse injection energy of the process laser light is set to be the same as or smaller than the maximum pulse injection energy capable of exposing a surface of the thin layer in front in the incident direction of the process laser light, and to be set the same as or greater than the minimum pulse injection energy capable of removing the transparent layer in rear in the incident direction of the process laser light.
Abstract:
A solid state structure having a surface is provided and is exposed to a flux, F, of incident ions. The conditions of this incident ion exposure are selected based on: 1 null null t null C null ( r , t ) = F null null null Y 1 + D null null 2 null C - C null trap - F null null null C null null null null C , where C is concentration of mobile adatoms at structure surface, r is vector surface position, t is time, Y1 is number of adatoms created per incident ion, D is adatom diffusivity, nulltrap is average lifetime of an adatom before adatom annihilation occurs at a structure surface defect characteristic of solid state structure material, and nullCis cross-section for adatom annihilation by incident ions characteristic of selected ion exposure conditions. Ion exposure condition selection controls sputtering of the structure surface by incident ions to transport, within the structure including the structure surface, material of the structure to a feature location, in response to the ion flux exposure, to produce a feature substantially by locally adding material of the structure to the feature location.
Abstract:
A method for releasing a structure from contact with a substrate in a micromechanical device includes the step of irradiating the structure with energy having parameters selected to produce a thermal gradient normal to the surface of the structure which causes upward bowing and release of the structure from the substrate. Preferably, the structure is irradiated with laser energy and, more preferably, the structure is irradiated with pulsed laser energy. The temperature gradient creates a strain gradient, due to thermal expansion, which causes the structure to bow upwardly. Support elements react and hold the structure up after the thermal gradient has disappeared.
Abstract:
A microelectromechanical device (MEMD) defined within a substrate of a MEMS includes a mass element defining an area of interest. The device also includes a support beam supporting the mass element in spaced-apart relationship from the substrate. The support beam includes a first beam member defined by a first fixed end connected to the substrate, and a first free end connected to the mass element. The support beam further includes a second beam member defined by a second fixed end connected to the substrate, and a second free end connected to the mass element. The beam members are in spaced-apart relationship from one another. A first cross member connects the first beam member and the second beam member. Preferably, the support beam includes a plurality of cross members. Two such support beams can be used to support a mass element in a MEMD in a bridge configuration.
Abstract:
A laser direct write method creates true three dimensional structures within photocerams using an focused pulsed ultraviolet laser with a wavelength in a weakly absorbing region of the photoceram material. A critical dose of focused laser UV light selectively exposes embedded volumes of the material for subsequent selective etching. The photoceram material exposure is nonlinear with the laser fluence and the critical dose depends on the square of the per shot fluence and the number of pulses. The laser light is focused to a focal depth for selective volumetric exposure of the material within a focal volume within the remaining collateral volumes that is critically dosed for selecting etching and batch fabrication of highly defined embedded structures.
Abstract:
A manufacturing method of a micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) device includes forming a buffer protection layer on a semiconductor structure, wherein the semiconductor structure includes a wafer, a MEMS membrane, and an isolation layer between the wafer and the MEMS membrane, and the buffer protection layer is located in a slit of the MEMS membrane and on a surface of the MEMS membrane facing away from the isolation layer; etching the wafer to form a cavity such that a portion of the isolation layer is exposed though the cavity; etching the portion of the isolation layer; and removing the buffer protection layer.
Abstract:
A laser micro-machining process called laser-assisted material phase-change and expulsion (LAMPE) micromachining that includes cutting features in a cutting surface of a piece of material using a pulsed laser with intensity, pulse width and pulse rate set to melt and eject liquid material without vaporizing said material, or, in the case of silicon, create an ejectible silicon oxide. Burrs are removed from the cutting surface by electro-polishing the cutting surface with a dilute acid solution using an electric potential higher than a normal electro-polishing electric potential. A multi-lamina assembly of laser-micro-machined laminates (MALL) may utilize MEMS. In the MALL process, first, the individual layers of a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) are fabricated using the LAMPE micro-machining process. Next, the fabricated microstructure laminates are stack assembled and bonded to fabricate MEM systems. The MALL MEMS fabrication process enables greater material section and integration, greater design flexibility, low-cost manufacturing, rapid development, and integrated packaging.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a fluid sensor and a method for fabricating a fluid sensor. The fluid sensor includes a substrate including a first material and having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, wherein the substrate further comprises a recess recessed from the first surface, a first conductive layer over the first surface of the substrate, a protection layer between the first surface of the substrate and the first conductive layer, wherein the protection layer includes a second material, and a through via connected to the recess.