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Method of forming recessed profile on ferrite single crystal by chemical etching

US4875970A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1988
Grant dateOct 24, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49052
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming, on a surface of a Mn-Zn ferrite single crystal, a recessed portion which has a predetermined cross sectional profile and at least one straight ridge each of which defines a boundary in the profile. An etching mask is formed on the surface of the ferrite single crystal, so as to provide the recessed portion by etching such that each straight edge of the profile lies in a (100) or (110) plane of the ferrite single crystal which is perpendicular to the surface on which the etching mask is formed. The ferrite single crystal with the etching mask in exposed to an aqueous solution which substantially consists of water and the balance consisting principally of phosphoric acid, whereby the surface of the ferrite single crystal is chemically etched, so as to produce the recessed portion such that an inclined surface is formed so as to extend parallel to the straight ridge, and such that the straight ridge defines an edge of the inclined surface.

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