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Barrier layers for microelectromechanical systems

US7138693B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2004
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2025

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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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