Abstract:
A three-dimensional micro-electromechanical (MEM) varactor is described wherein a movable beam (50) and fixed electrodes (51) are respectively fabricated on separate substrates coupled to each other. The movable beam with comb-drive electrodes are fabricated on the 'chip side' while the fixed bottom electrode is fabricated on a separated substrate 'carrier side'. Upon fabrication of the device on both surfaces of the substrate, the chip side device is diced and 'flipped over', aligned and joined to the 'carrier' substrate to form the final device. Comb-drive (fins) electrodes are used for actuation while the motion of the electrode provides changes in capacitance. Due to the constant driving forces involved, a large capacitance tuning range can be obtained. The three dimensional aspect of the device avails large surface area. When large aspect ratio features are provided, a lower actuation voltage can be used. Upon fabrication, the MEMS device is completely encapsulated, requiring no additional packaging of the device. Further, since alignment and bonding can be done on a wafer scale (wafer scale MEMS packaging), an improved device yield can be obtained at a lower cost.
Abstract:
Magnetically actuated micro-electro-mechanical capacitor switches in laminate are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a first layer comprising a coil and magnetic element, the magnetic element made from one of nickel and iron; a second layer comprising a flexible member, wherein a permanent magnet is attached to the flexible member; a conductive plate having an insulating dielectric coating, the conductive plate attached to one of the flexible member or a magnet; and a third layer comprising a transmission line and magnetic material, wherein the transmission line comprises one or more of a signal conductor and one or more ground conductors in near proximity
Abstract:
The invention provides an LED chip having an integrated electrostatic switch for electromechanical control of the LED. A suspended beam switch floats above a conductive control electrode, and by a charging of the electrode may be attracted downward to make connection between an LED structure and an external electrode. Components are mounted on a common substrate so that a fully integrated LED with MEMS switch is formed. Methods for producing the LED chip are further provided, in which production of the switching mechanism is fully integrated with the production of the LED structure.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device comprising a base substrate(700) with a micro component (702) attached thereto. Suitably it is provided with routing elements (704) for conducting signals to and from said component (702). It also comprises spacer members (706) which also can act as conducting structures for routing signals vertically. There is a capping structure (708) of a glass material, provided above the base substrate (700), bonded via said spacer members (706), preferably by eutectic bonding, wherein the capping structure (708) comprises vias (710) comprising metal for providing electrical connection through said capping structure. The vias can be made by a stamping/pressing method entailing pressing needles under heating to soften the glass and applying pressure, to a predetermined depth in the glass. However, other methods are possible, e-g- drilling, etching, blasting.
Abstract:
Circuit logique adiabatique présentant une première et une deuxième entrées (A, Ab), une première et une deuxième sorties (S, Sb) et au moins une entrée d'alimentation et de synchronisation (Phi), ce circuit comportant : -un premier dispositif logique comprenant au moins premier un interrupteur microélectromécanique nanoélectromécanique (T1), dit premier interrupteur mécanique, piloté par la première entrée et relié à la première sortie et à l'entrée d'alimentation et de synchronisation (Phi), - un deuxième dispositif logique inverse du premier dispositif logique comprenant au moins un deuxième interrupteur microélectromécanique ou nanoélectromécanique (T2), dit deuxième interrupteur mécanique, au piloté par la deuxième entrée et relié à la deuxième sortie et à l'entrée d'alimentation et de synchronisation (Phi), - des premier (D) et deuxième (Db) dispositifs de décharge partielle reliés respectivement entre la première sortie (S) et l'entrée d'alimentation et de synchronisation (Phi) et entre la deuxième sortie (Sb) et l'entrée d'alimentation et de synchronisation (Phi).
Abstract:
A system and method for a micro-electrical-mechanical system (MEMS) device including a substrate and a free-standing and suspended electroplated metal MEMS structure formed on the substrate. The free-standing and suspended electroplated metal MEMS structure includes a metal mechanical element mechanically coupled to the substrate and a seed layer mechanically coupled to and in electrical communication with the mechanical element, the seed layer comprising at least one of a refractory metal and a refractory metal alloy, wherein a thickness of the mechanical element is substantially greater than a thickness of the seed layer such that the mechanical and electrical properties of the free-standing and suspended electroplated metal MEMS structure are defined by the material properties of the mechanical element.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an electronic device comprising at least one electronic component mounted on a support and surrounded by a deformable envelope containing a thermally conductive and electrically insulating liquid, said device comprising a heat dissipation plate which is substantially parallel to the support and at a distance therefrom, and means for heat transfer by conduction between the envelope and the plate, the thermally conductive and electrically insulating liquid being selected and the envelope being arranged such that a thermal expansion of the oil generates a force pressing the envelope against the means for heat exchange by conduction.
Abstract:
The present subject matter relates to systems and methods for arranging and controlling programmable combinations of tuning elements in which more than one form of switching technology is combined in a single array. Specifically, such an array can include one or more first switchable elements including a first switching technology (e.g., one or more solid-state-controlled devices) and one or more second switchable elements including a second switching technology that is different than the first switching technology (e.g., one or more micro-electro-mechanical capacitors). The one or more first switchable elements and the one or more second switchable elements can be configured, however, to deliver a combined variable reactance.