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Barrier layers for microelectromechanical systems

US6849471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2003
Grant dateFeb 1, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81C2201/053
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for processing microelectromechanical devices is disclosed herein. The method prevents the diffusion and interaction between sacrificial layers and structure layers of the microelectromechanical devices by providing selected barrier layers between consecutive sacrificial and structure layers.

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