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Passivated thin-film hybrid circuits

US4288776A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 1980
Grant dateSep 8, 1981
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49156
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Thin-film microcircuit structures passivated with silicon nitride are provided in which included electrical components containing nickel, chromium or other nitride-forming metals are encapsulated in an oxide material, preferably silicon oxide. The metal-containing components are thus prevented from reacting with the silicon nitride passivation coating during through-passivation laser trimming of the components.

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