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Atomic layer deposition encapsulation for acoustic wave devices

US9082953B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2013
Grant dateJul 14, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03H9/02929
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Acoustic wave devices and methods of coating a protective film of alumina (Al2O3) on the acoustic wave devices are disclosed herein. The protective film is applied through an atomic layer deposition (ALD) process. The ALD process can deposit very thin layers of alumina on the surface of the acoustic wave devices in a precisely controlled manner. Thus, the uniform film does not significantly distort the operation of the acoustic wave device.

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