Abstract:
In a method for producing an MEMS component, wherein, in the course of producing the multilevel interconnect layer stack for connecting microelectronic circuits, micromechanical structure elements (7, 8, 9) that are to be exposed later are embedded at the same time, a cutout is subsequently produced from a substrate rear side (R) as far as the multilevel interconnect layer stack, and then the micromechanical structure elements in the multilevel interconnect layer stack are exposed through the cutout. In order to increase the process accuracy, as early as in the course of producing the multilevel interconnect layer stack or even in the front end of line, a reference mask (22) for defining a lateral position or a lateral extent of the micromechanical structure elements (7, 8, 9) to be exposed is produced, wherein the reference mask (22) is arranged on the substrate front side between the substrate and the multilevel interconnect layer stack or in a layer of the multilevel interconnect layer stack that is situated nearer to the substrate (1) in comparison with the structure element.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing an external force detection sensor in which a sensor element is formed by through-hole (20) dry etching of an element substrate (3), and an electrically conductive material is used as an etching stop layer (18) during the dry etching.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, the invention provides a method for fabricating a microelectromechanical systems device. The method comprises fabricating a first layer comprising a film having a characteristic electromechanical response, and a characteristic optical response, wherein the characteristic optical response is desirable and the characteristic electromechanical response is undesirable; and modifying the characteristic electromechanical response of the first layer by at least reducing charge build up thereon during activation of the microelectromechanical systems device.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing an external force detection sensor in which a sensor element is formed by through-hole (20) dry etching of an element substrate (3), and an electrically conductive material is used as an etching stop layer (18) during the dry etching.
Abstract:
A released beam structure fabricated in trench and manufacturing method thereof are provided herein. One embodiment of a released beam structure according to the present invention comprises a semiconductor substrate, a trench, a first conducting layer, and a beam. The trench extends into the semiconductor substrate and has walls. The first conducting layer is positioned over the walls of the trench at selected locations. The beam is positioned with the trench and is connected at a first portion thereof to the semiconductor substrate and movable at a second portion thereof. The second portion of the beam is spaced from the walls of the trench by a selected distance. Therefore, the second portion of the beam is free to move in a plane that is perpendicular or parallel to the surface of the substrate, and could be deflected to electrically contact with the walls of the trench in response to a predetermined acceleration force or a predetermined temperature variation applied on the beam structure. Other beam structures such as a beam held at both ends, or a beam held in the middle are also possible. Several beam structures at different angles can be fabricated simultaneously and mechanical etching stops are automatically formed to prevent unwanted overstress conditions when manufacturing several beam structures at the same time. Beam structures can also be manufactured in three orthogonal directions, providing information on acceleration in any direction.
Abstract:
Surface micromachining and bulk micromachining are employed for realizing a porous membrane (102A) with a bulk substrate (106) to form a particle filter (100). The filter (100) is sufficiently sturdy to allow for easy handling. It may be used as a diffusion barrier and under high pressures. A disclosed etching fabrication method is simple, reliable, and integrated-circuit compatible, and thus amenable to mass production. Electronic circuitry may be integrated on the surface of filter (100), as may be desired for several purposes, such as fluid characterization, capsule formation, or self-cleaning or charging of the surface of filter (100).