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Switching device and a method for forming a switching device

US8735750B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2011
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H59/0009
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments provide a switching device. The switching device includes a substrate, which includes a contact region. The switching device further includes a vertical layer arrangement extending from the substrate next to the contact region. The vertical layer arrangement includes a control layer. The switching device further includes a freestanding silicon cantilever extending vertically from the contact region.

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