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Planar inductor using liquid metal MEMS technology

US7477123B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2005
Grant dateJan 13, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Using MEMS device design and fabrication techniques, liquid metal inductors can be formed. Because of the common fabrication techniques, liquid metal inductors can be more easily integrated with certain MEMS microswitches.

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