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Architecture and method of fabrication for a liquid metal microswitch (LIMMS)

US7358452B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2005
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2029/008
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A switch comprises a first wafer having a thin-film structure defined thereon, a second wafer having a plurality of features defined therein, and a seal between the first wafer and the second wafer forming a two-wafer structure having a liquid metal microswitch defined therebetween.

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