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Reduced stiction MEMS device with exposed silicon carbide

US8507306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2010
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81B3/0005
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A MEMS device has a first member that is movable relative to a second member. At least one of the first member and the second member has exposed silicon carbide with a water contact angle of greater than about 70 degrees.

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