摘要:
A method of forming self-passivating interconnects. At least one of two mating bond structures is formed, at least in part, from an alloy of a first metal and a second metal (or other element). The second metal is capable of migrating through the first metal to free surfaces of the mating bond structures. During bonding, the two mating bond structures are bonded together to form an interconnect, and the second metal segregates to free surfaces of this interconnect to form a passivation layer. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
摘要:
The present invention provides a new method and apparatus/system for purifying ionic solutions, such as, for example, desalinating water, using engineered charged surfaces to sorb ions from such solutions. Surface charge is applied externally, and is synchronized with oscillatory fluid movements between substantially parallel charged plates. Ions are held in place during fluid movement in one direction (because they are held in the electrical double layer), and released for transport during fluid movement in the opposite direction by removing the applied electric field. In this way the ions, such as salt, are “ratcheted” across the charged surface from the feed side to the concentrate side. The process itself is very simple and involves only pumps, charged surfaces, and manifolds for fluid collection.
摘要:
A semiconductor structure may be covered with a thermally decomposing film. That film may then be covered by a sealing cover. Subsequently, the thermally decomposing material may be decomposed, forming a cavity.
摘要:
A decorative laminate having improved scratch and abrasion resistance is provided. In one embodiment, the decorate laminate includes a substrate or core, a decorative sheet on the substrate, and an overlay sheet on the decorative sheet. The overlay sheet is coated on both major surfaces to provide scratch and abrasion resistance to the laminate. The coating on the interior facing surface contains mineral particles having a particle size of from between about 10-30 microns. The coating on the exterior facing surface contains a mixture of first mineral particles having a particle size of from between about 3-8 microns and second mineral particles having a particle size of less than about 1.0 micron. The first mineral particles are preferably alumina particles, and the second mineral particles are preferably sol gel process alumina particles.
摘要:
A watering device for providing water to a sub-surface level is provided. The watering device includes a body portion for distributing water radially therefrom and along its length. The watering device includes an irrigation assembly for emitting water from a water source, the irrigation assembly emitting the water within the watering device, and the water then being distributed through the body portion to surrounding soil. The irrigation assembly may be supported by the body portion. The irrigation assembly may include a bubbler, and may include a check valve. The device may include a top cap including retaining structure for providing a generally vertical or other desired orientation to the irrigation assembly. The device may further include a bottom cap that generally restricts the flow of water out of the bottom of the device and cooperates with body portion to direct water radially from the device.
摘要:
Several techniques are described for modulating the etch rate of a sacrificial light absorbing material (SLAM) by altering its composition so that it matches the etch rate of a surrounding dielectric. This is particularly useful in a dual damascene process where the SLAM fills a via opening and is etched along with a surrounding dielectric material to form trenches overlying the via opening.
摘要:
A thermally decomposable sacrificial material is deposited in a void or opening in a dielectric layer on a semiconductor substrate. The thermally decomposable sacrificial material may be removed without damaging or removing the dielectric layer. The thermally decomposable sacrificial material may be a combination of organic and inorganic materials, such as a hydrocarbon-siloxane polymer hybrid.
摘要:
A perpendicular spin orbit torque (SOT) memory device includes an electrode having a spin orbit torque material and a perpendicular magnetic tunnel junction (pMTJ) device on a portion of the electrode. The pMTJ device includes a free magnet structure electrode, where the free magnet structure includes a free magnet that is dipole coupled with a magnetic stability enhancement layer. The pMTJ device further includes a fixed layer and a tunnel barrier between the free layer and the fixed layer.