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Method of manufacturing a hermetic chamber with electrical feedthroughs

US7662653B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2005
Grant dateFeb 16, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81B2207/096
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a hermetically-sealed chamber with an electrical feedthrough includes the step of hermetically fixing an electrode to a substrate in a predetermined location on the substrate. A passage is formed through the substrate through the predetermined location such that at least a portion of the electrode is exposed to the passage. The passage is then at least partially filled with an electrically conductive material. A housing is then formed including the substrate such that the housing defines a chamber, with the electrode being disposed within the housing and the chamber being hermetically sealed. The electrode within the chamber can be placed in electrical communication with an exterior electrical component by way of the electrically conductive material in the passage.

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