Abstract:
A process for overcoming extreme topographies by first planarizing a cavity in a semiconductor substrate in order to create a planar surface for subsequent lithography processing. As a result of the planarizing process for extreme topographies, subsequent lithography processing is enabled including the deposition of features in close proximity to extreme topographic surfaces (e.g., deep cavities or channels) and, including the deposition of features within a cavity. In a first embodiment, the process for planarizing a cavity in a semiconductor substrate includes the application of dry film resists having high chemical resistance. In a second embodiment, the process for planarizing a cavity includes the filling of cavity using materials such as polymers, spin on glasses, and metallurgy.
Abstract:
Method for coating micromechanical components of a micromechanical system, in particular a watch movement, comprising: providing a substrate (4) component to be coated; providing said component with a first diamond coating (2) doped with boron; providing said component with a second diamond coating (3); wherein: said second diamond coating (3) is provided by CVD in a reaction chamber; during CVD deposition, during the last portion of the growth process, a controlled increase of the carbon content within the reaction chamber is provided, thereby providing an increase of the sp2/sp3 carbon (6) bonds up to an sp2 content substantially between 1% and 45%. Corresponding micromechanical components are also provided.
Abstract:
A method for fabricating a micromechanical device and a semiconductor circuit on a substrate includes the steps of forming the micromechanical device on a device area of the substrate, the micromechanical device being embedded in a sacrificial material, selectively depositing a planarization layer on the substrate in a circuit area thereof, forming the semiconductor circuit on the planarization layer in the circuit area and removing the sacrificial material from the embedded micromechanical device. In a preferred embodiment, the planarization layer is an epitaxial silicon layer. A protective cap may be formed over the micromechanical device, so that it is completely encapsulated and is thereby protected against particulate contamination.
Abstract:
Low friction coating of the present invention includes a boron-doped zinc oxide thin film, wherein piezoelectric polarization in a vertical direction perpendicular to a film surface and a lateral direction horizontal to the film surface occurs and a magnitude of the piezoelectric polarization in the vertical direction is within 150 pm and a magnitude of the piezoelectric polarization in the lateral direction is within 100 pm at 90% or more of measurement points. This makes it possible to greatly decrease the friction in a nanometer order.
Abstract:
Planarization methods and microelectronic structures formed therefrom are disclosed. The methods and structures use planarization materials comprising fluorinated compounds or acetoacetylated compounds. The materials are self-leveling and achieve planarization over topography without the use of etching, contact planarization, chemical mechanical polishing, or other conventional planarization techniques.
Abstract:
A process for overcoming extreme topographies by first planarizing a cavity in a semiconductor substrate in order to create a planar surface for subsequent lithography processing. As a result of the planarizing process for extreme topographies, subsequent lithography processing is enabled including the deposition of features in close proximity to extreme topographic surfaces (e.g., deep cavities or channels) and, including the deposition of features within a cavity. In a first embodiment, the process for planarizing a cavity in a semiconductor substrate includes the application of dry film resists having high chemical resistance. In a second embodiment, the process for planarizing a cavity includes the filling of cavity using materials such as polymers, spin on glasses, and metallurgy.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed towards planarization materials that produce little or no volatile byproducts during the hardening process when used in contact planarization processes. The materials can be hardened by photo-irradiation or by heat during the planarization process, and they include one or more types of monomers, oligomers, or mixtures thereof, an optional cross-linker, and an optional organic reactive solvents. The solvent, if used, is chemically reacted with the monomers or oligomers and thus becomes part of the polymer matrix during the curing process. These materials can be used for damascene, dual damascene, bi-layer, and multi-layer applications, microelectromechanical system (MEMS), packaging, optical devices, photonics, optoelectronics, microelectronics, and sensor devices fabrication.
Abstract:
A process for overcoming extreme topographies by first planarizing a cavity in a semiconductor substrate in order to create a planar surface for subsequent lithography processing. As a result of the planarizing process for extreme topographies, subsequent lithography processing is enabled including the deposition of features in close proximity to extreme topographic surfaces (e.g., deep cavities or channels) and, including the deposition of features within a cavity. In a first embodiment, the process for planarizing a cavity in a semiconductor substrate includes the application of dry film resists having high chemical resistance. In a second embodiment, the process for planarizing a cavity includes the filling of cavity using materials such as polymers, spin on glasses, and metallurgy.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to manufacturing methods of electrostatic type MEMS devices. The manufacturing method of the present invention includes the steps of forming a substrate side electrode on a substrate, forming a fluid film before or after forming a sacrificial layer, further forming a beam having a driving side electrode on a planarized surface of the fluid film, and finally, removing the sacrificial layer. Furthermore, performing the foregoing method planarizes the surface of a driving side electrode, reduces fluctuations in the shape of a beam, and improves the performance and the uniformity of the MEMS device.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to manufacturing methods of electrostatic type MEMS devices. The manufacturing method of the present invention includes the steps of forming a substrate side electrode on a substrate, forming a fluid film before or after forming a sacrificial layer, further forming a beam having a driving side electrode on a planarized surface of the fluid film, and finally, removing the sacrificial layer. Furthermore, performing the foregoing method planarizes the surface of a driving side electrode, reduces fluctuations in the shape of a beam, and improves the performance and the uniformity of the MEMS device.