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Method of fabricating a diaphragm of a capacitive microphone device

US7258806B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2006
Grant dateAug 21, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R19/04
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of fabricating a diaphragm of a capacitive microphone device. First, a substrate is provided, and a dielectric layer on a first surface of the substrate is formed. Than, a plurality of silicon spacers are formed on a surface of the dielectric layer, and a diaphragm layer is formed on a surface of the silicon spacers and the surface of the dielectric layer. Subsequently, a planarization layer is formed on the diaphragm layer, and a second surface of the substrate is etched to form a plurality of openings corresponding to the diaphragm layer disposed on the surface of the dielectric layer. Thereafter, the dielectric layer exposed through the openings is removed, and planarization layer is removed.

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