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Thin film-planar structure and method for producing the same

US6406637B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2000
Grant dateJun 18, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81C2201/0169
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A thin film made of an amorphous material having a supercooled liquid phase region is formed on a substrate. Then, the thin film is processed by wet-etching, etc. to form a thin film-processed body having, for example, a one side-fixed beam like shape. Subsequently, the thin film-processed body is heated to a temperature within the supercooled liquid phase region and held at the temperature for 0.5-5 minutes. Thereafter, the thin film-processed body is cooled down to room temperature. Then, at least a part of the substrate is removed by wet-etching, etc. to form a thin film-planar structure composed of the thin film-processed body having the one side-fixed beam like shape.

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