公开(公告)号：US09828243B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14963844

申请日：2015-12-09

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Christopher V. Jahnes ,  Anthony K. Stamper

IPC: H01P1/10 ,  B81B3/00 ,  B81C1/00 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H01H57/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  H01H1/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/0072 ,  B81B3/0021 ,  B81B2201/01 ,  B81B2201/014 ,  B81B2203/0118 ,  B81B2203/0315 ,  B81B2203/04 ,  B81C1/0015 ,  B81C1/00365 ,  B81C1/00476 ,  B81C1/00619 ,  B81C1/00626 ,  B81C1/00666 ,  B81C2201/0109 ,  B81C2201/013 ,  B81C2201/0167 ,  B81C2201/017 ,  B81C2203/0136 ,  B81C2203/0172 ,  G06F17/5068 ,  G06F17/5072 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H57/00 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2057/006 ,  H01L41/1136 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10S438/937 ,  Y10T29/42 ,  Y10T29/435 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105 ,  Y10T29/49121 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/5313 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of forming a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a lower electrode on a first insulator layer within a cavity of the MEMS. The method further includes forming an upper electrode over another insulator material on top of the lower electrode which is at least partially in contact with the lower electrode. The forming of the lower electrode and the upper electrode includes adjusting a metal volume of the lower electrode and the upper electrode to modify beam bending.

公开(公告)号：US20170121175A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US15405603

申请日：2017-01-13

Applicant: CSMC TECHNOLOGIES FAB1 CO., LTD.

Inventor： Dan DAI ,  Xinwei ZHANG ,  Guoping ZHOU ,  Changfeng XIA

IPC: B81C1/00

CPC classification number: B81C1/00825 ,  B81B7/0029 ,  B81C1/0038 ,  B81C2201/0167 ,  B81C2201/053

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a MEMS chip includes: providing a silicon substrate layer, the silicon substrate layer comprising a front surface configured to perform a MEMS process and a rear surface opposite to the front surface; growing a first oxidation layer mainly made of SiO2 on the rear surface of the silicon substrate layer by performing a thermal oxidation process; and depositing a first thin film layer mainly made of silicon nitride on the first oxidation layer by performing a low pressure chemical vapor deposition process.

公开(公告)号：US09637373B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US14963892

申请日：2015-12-09

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Christopher V. Jahnes ,  Anthony K. Stamper

IPC: H01P1/10 ,  B81B3/00 ,  H01L41/113 ,  B81C1/00 ,  H01H57/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  H01H1/00 ,  H01H59/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/0072 ,  B81B3/0021 ,  B81B2201/01 ,  B81B2201/014 ,  B81B2203/0118 ,  B81B2203/0315 ,  B81B2203/04 ,  B81C1/0015 ,  B81C1/00365 ,  B81C1/00476 ,  B81C1/00619 ,  B81C1/00626 ,  B81C1/00666 ,  B81C2201/0109 ,  B81C2201/013 ,  B81C2201/0167 ,  B81C2201/017 ,  B81C2203/0136 ,  B81C2203/0172 ,  G06F17/5068 ,  G06F17/5072 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H57/00 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2057/006 ,  H01L41/1136 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10S438/937 ,  Y10T29/42 ,  Y10T29/435 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105 ,  Y10T29/49121 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/5313 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of forming a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a lower electrode on a first insulator layer within a cavity of the MEMS. The method further includes forming an upper electrode over another insulator material on top of the lower electrode which is at least partially in contact with the lower electrode. The forming of the lower electrode and the upper electrode includes adjusting a metal volume of the lower electrode and the upper electrode to modify beam bending.

公开(公告)号：US20160353210A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US14724224

申请日：2015-05-28

Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG

Inventor： Ulrich Schmid ,  Tobias Frischmuth ,  Peter Irsigler ,  Thomas Grille ,  Daniel Maurer ,  Ursula Hedenig ,  Markus Kahn ,  Guenter Denifl ,  Michael Schneider

IPC: H04R19/04 ,  H04R31/00 ,  B81C1/00 ,  G01L9/00 ,  B81B3/00

CPC classification number: B81C1/00158 ,  B81B3/007 ,  B81B3/0072 ,  B81B2201/0257 ,  B81B2203/0118 ,  B81B2203/0127 ,  B81C2201/0167 ,  B81C2201/0177 ,  B81C2201/0181 ,  H04R2201/003

Abstract: A micromechanical structure comprises a substrate and a functional structure arranged at the substrate. The functional structure comprises a functional region which is deflectable with respect to the substrate responsive to a force acting on the functional region. The functional structure comprises a carbon layer arrangement, wherein a basis material of the carbon layer arrangement is a carbon material.

Abstract translation: 微机械结构包括衬底和布置在衬底上的功能结构。 功能结构包括响应于作用在功能区域上的力而相对于衬底可偏转的功能区域。 功能结构包括碳层布置，其中碳层布置的基础材料是碳材料。

公开(公告)号：US20160325983A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：US15212896

申请日：2016-07-18

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Russell T. HERRIN ,  Jeffrey C. MALING ,  Anthony K. STAMPER

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  H01H59/00 ,  G06F17/50

CPC classification number: B81B3/0072 ,  B81B3/0021 ,  B81B2201/01 ,  B81B2201/014 ,  B81B2203/0118 ,  B81B2203/0315 ,  B81B2203/04 ,  B81C1/0015 ,  B81C1/00365 ,  B81C1/00476 ,  B81C1/00619 ,  B81C1/00626 ,  B81C1/00666 ,  B81C2201/0109 ,  B81C2201/013 ,  B81C2201/0167 ,  B81C2201/017 ,  B81C2203/0136 ,  B81C2203/0172 ,  G06F17/5068 ,  G06F17/5072 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H57/00 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2057/006 ,  H01L41/1136 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10S438/937 ,  Y10T29/42 ,  Y10T29/435 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105 ,  Y10T29/49121 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/5313 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a beam structure and an electrode on an insulator layer, remote from the beam structure. The method further includes forming at least one sacrificial layer over the beam structure, and remote from the electrode. The method further includes forming a lid structure over the at least one sacrificial layer and the electrode. The method further includes providing simultaneously a vent hole through the lid structure to expose the sacrificial layer and to form a partial via over the electrode. The method further includes venting the sacrificial layer to form a cavity. The method further includes sealing the vent hole with material. The method further includes forming a final via in the lid structure to the electrode, through the partial via.

公开(公告)号：US09330856B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US12977850

申请日：2010-12-23

Applicant: Russell T. Herrin ,  Jeffrey C. Maling ,  Anthony K. Stamper

Inventor： Russell T. Herrin ,  Jeffrey C. Maling ,  Anthony K. Stamper

IPC: H05K3/00 ,  H01H1/00 ,  H01L41/113 ,  B81C1/00 ,  H01H57/00 ,  B81B3/00 ,  G06F17/50

CPC classification number: B81B3/0072 ,  B81B3/0021 ,  B81B2201/01 ,  B81B2201/014 ,  B81B2203/0118 ,  B81B2203/0315 ,  B81B2203/04 ,  B81C1/0015 ,  B81C1/00365 ,  B81C1/00476 ,  B81C1/00619 ,  B81C1/00626 ,  B81C1/00666 ,  B81C2201/0109 ,  B81C2201/013 ,  B81C2201/0167 ,  B81C2201/017 ,  B81C2203/0136 ,  B81C2203/0172 ,  G06F17/5068 ,  G06F17/5072 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H57/00 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2057/006 ,  H01L41/1136 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10S438/937 ,  Y10T29/42 ,  Y10T29/435 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105 ,  Y10T29/49121 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/5313 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a beam structure and an electrode on an insulator layer, remote from the beam structure. The method further includes forming at least one sacrificial layer over the beam structure, and remote from the electrode. The method further includes forming a lid structure over the at least one sacrificial layer and the electrode. The method further includes providing simultaneously a vent hole through the lid structure to expose the sacrificial layer and to form a partial via over the electrode. The method further includes venting the sacrificial layer to form a cavity. The method further includes sealing the vent hole with material. The method further includes forming a final via in the lid structure to the electrode, through the partial via.

Abstract translation: 形成至少一个微电子机械系统（MEMS）的方法包括在远离梁结构的绝缘体层上形成梁结构和电极。 该方法还包括在光束结构上方并且远离电极形成至少一个牺牲层。 该方法还包括在至少一个牺牲层和电极上形成盖结构。 该方法还包括同时提供穿过盖结构的通气孔以暴露牺牲层并在电极上形成部分通孔。 该方法还包括排出牺牲层以形成空腔。 该方法还包括用材料密封通气孔。 该方法还包括通过部分通孔在盖结构中形成最终通孔至电极。

公开(公告)号：US20160083245A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14963892

申请日：2015-12-09

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Christopher V. JAHNES ,  Anthony K. STAMPER

IPC: B81B3/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/0072 ,  B81B3/0021 ,  B81B2201/01 ,  B81B2201/014 ,  B81B2203/0118 ,  B81B2203/0315 ,  B81B2203/04 ,  B81C1/0015 ,  B81C1/00365 ,  B81C1/00476 ,  B81C1/00619 ,  B81C1/00626 ,  B81C1/00666 ,  B81C2201/0109 ,  B81C2201/013 ,  B81C2201/0167 ,  B81C2201/017 ,  B81C2203/0136 ,  B81C2203/0172 ,  G06F17/5068 ,  G06F17/5072 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H57/00 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2057/006 ,  H01L41/1136 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10S438/937 ,  Y10T29/42 ,  Y10T29/435 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105 ,  Y10T29/49121 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/5313 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of forming a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a lower electrode on a first insulator layer within a cavity of the MEMS. The method further includes forming an upper electrode over another insulator material on top of the lower electrode which is at least partially in contact with the lower electrode. The forming of the lower electrode and the upper electrode includes adjusting a metal volume of the lower electrode and the upper electrode to modify beam bending.

公开(公告)号：US20160061679A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14474059

申请日：2014-08-29

Applicant: Kionix, Inc.

Inventor： Scott G. Adams ,  Charles W. Blackmer ,  Kristin J. Lynch

IPC: G01L9/00

CPC classification number: G01L9/003 ,  B81B3/0072 ,  B81B2201/0264 ,  B81C1/00 ,  B81C1/00666 ,  B81C2201/0167 ,  G01L9/0027 ,  G01L9/0055 ,  G01L9/0073 ,  G01L9/008 ,  G01L9/0082 ,  G01L13/00 ,  G01L13/02 ,  G01P15/006 ,  G01P15/08 ,  H01L21/00

Abstract: Techniques are described herein that perform pressure sensing using pressure sensor(s) that include deformable pressure vessel(s). A pressure vessel is an object that has a cross section that defines a void. A deformable pressure vessel is a pressure vessel that has at least one curved portion that is configured to structurally deform (e.g., bend, shear, elongate, etc.) based on a pressure difference between a cavity pressure in a cavity in which at least a portion of the pressure vessel is suspended and a vessel pressure in the pressure vessel.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了使用包括可变形压力容器的压力传感器进行压力感测的技术。 压力容器是具有限定空隙的横截面的物体。 可变形压力容器是具有至少一个弯曲部分的压力容器，该弯曲部分构造成基于空腔中的腔体压力之间的压力差而在结构上变形（例如弯曲，剪切，细长等），其中至少一个 压力容器的一部分被悬浮并且在压力容器中存在容器压力。

公开(公告)号：US20160060107A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14840453

申请日：2015-08-31

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Russell T. HERRIN ,  Jeffrey C. MALING ,  Anthony K. STAMPER

IPC: B81C1/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/0072 ,  B81B3/0021 ,  B81B2201/01 ,  B81B2201/014 ,  B81B2203/0118 ,  B81B2203/0315 ,  B81B2203/04 ,  B81C1/0015 ,  B81C1/00365 ,  B81C1/00476 ,  B81C1/00619 ,  B81C1/00626 ,  B81C1/00666 ,  B81C2201/0109 ,  B81C2201/013 ,  B81C2201/0167 ,  B81C2201/017 ,  B81C2203/0136 ,  B81C2203/0172 ,  G06F17/5068 ,  G06F17/5072 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H57/00 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2057/006 ,  H01L41/1136 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10S438/937 ,  Y10T29/42 ,  Y10T29/435 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105 ,  Y10T29/49121 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/5313 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a beam structure and an electrode on an insulator layer, remote from the beam structure. The method further includes forming at least one sacrificial layer over the beam structure, and remote from the electrode. The method further includes forming a lid structure over the at least one sacrificial layer and the electrode. The method further includes providing simultaneously a vent hole through the lid structure to expose the sacrificial layer and to form a partial via over the electrode. The method further includes venting the sacrificial layer to form a cavity. The method further includes sealing the vent hole with material. The method further includes forming a final via in the lid structure to the electrode, through the partial via.

公开(公告)号：US20150235891A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14183989

申请日：2014-02-19

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： John J. Garant ,  Jonathan H. Griffith ,  Brittany L. Hedrick ,  Edmund J. Sprogis

IPC: H01L21/683 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B37/24 ,  H01L21/02 ,  B32B37/26

CPC classification number: H01L21/6835 ,  B32B37/24 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B2037/246 ,  B32B2315/08 ,  B32B2457/14 ,  B81C1/00666 ,  B81C2201/0167 ,  H01L2221/68304 ,  H01L2221/68327

Abstract: A wafer handler with a removable bow compensating layer and methods of manufacture is disclosed. The method includes forming at least one layer of stressed material on a front side of a wafer handler. The method further includes forming another stressed material on a backside of the wafer handler which counter balances the at least one layer of stressed material on the front side of the wafer handler, thereby decreasing an overall bow of the wafer handler.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有可拆卸弓形补偿层的晶片处理器和制造方法。 该方法包括在晶片处理器的正面上形成至少一层应力材料。 该方法还包括在晶片处理器的背面上形成另一个应力材料，该材料在晶片处理器的前侧平衡至少一层应力材料，从而减小晶片处理器的整体弓形。