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Method of fabricating an ultra-small condenser microphone

US7941909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2008
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49117
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In the present invention, a plurality of condenser microphones is formed on a substrate. Then, charges are fixed to a dielectric film provided in each of the condenser microphones. After an amount of deposited charges of the dielectric film of each of the plurality of the condenser microphones is inspected by measuring capacitance of each condenser microphone while applying bias between the first electrode film thereof and the second electrode film thereof, the substrate is diced so that each of the condenser microphones is separated. Thus, at least the step of fixing charges is performed in a substrate state where the plurality of the condenser microphones is formed on the substrate. Therefore, the present invention contributes to enhancement of productivity in an assembly process of the condenser microphone and reduction in equipment costs.

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