B81C2201/0167

Light reflecting element and spatial light modulator

A light reflecting element includes a support part 21, a hinge part 30, and a light reflecting part 40, in which the light reflecting part 40 includes a support layer and a light reflecting layer 50, the hinge part 30 includes a torsion bar portion 31, extending portions 34A and 34B extending from sides of the torsion bar portion 31, and movable pieces 35A and 35B extending from ends of the extending portions 34A and 34B, an end of the torsion bar portion 31 is fixed to the support part 21, the hinge part 30 is capable of being twisted and deformed around an axis of the torsion bar portion 31, the support layer is fixed to the movable pieces 35A and 35B, a recess 41D is provided at least in a portion of the support layer facing a space 35D located between the first movable piece 35A and the second movable piece 35B, and a stress adjusting layer 91 is provided on the support layer in parallel to the light reflecting layer 50 and separated from the light reflecting layer 50.

Planar cavity MEMS and related structures, methods of manufacture and design structures

A method of forming a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a lower electrode on a first insulator layer within a cavity of the MEMS. The method further includes forming an upper electrode over another insulator material on top of the lower electrode which is at least partially in contact with the lower electrode. The forming of the lower electrode and the upper electrode includes adjusting a metal volume of the lower electrode and the upper electrode to modify beam bending.

Planar cavity MEMS and related structures, methods of manufacture and design structures

A method of forming a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a lower electrode on a first insulator layer within a cavity of the MEMS. The method further includes forming an upper electrode over another insulator material on top of the lower electrode which is at least partially in contact with the lower electrode. The forming of the lower electrode and the upper electrode includes adjusting a metal volume of the lower electrode and the upper electrode to modify beam bending.

Microelectronic component arrangement and production method for a microelectronic component arrangement
09919912 · 2018-03-20 · ·

A microelectronic component arrangement includes a sensor and a carrier. The sensor has a detection surface and a region including contact elements situated at a first distance with respect to one another. The carrier includes a mounting surface, and the sensor is fixed on the carrier by the contact elements situated at a first distance with respect to one another at least regionally. The detection surface is opposite the mounting surface in a manner having a second distance with respect to the mounting surface. The contact elements are wetted by a mechanically stabilizing material, the region including the contact elements is enclosed by the mechanically stabilizing material, and the detection surface is free of the mechanically stabilizing material.

PLANAR CAVITY MEMS AND RELATED STRUCTURES, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND DESIGN STRUCTURES
20180072566 · 2018-03-15 ·

A method of forming a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a lower electrode on a first insulator layer within a cavity of the MEMS. The method further includes forming an upper electrode over another insulator material on top of the lower electrode which is at least partially in contact with the lower electrode. The forming of the lower electrode and the upper electrode includes adjusting a metal volume of the lower electrode and the upper electrode to modify beam bending.

PLANAR CAVITY MEMS AND RELATED STRUCTURES, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND DESIGN STRUCTURES
20180072567 · 2018-03-15 ·

A method of forming a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a lower electrode on a first insulator layer within a cavity of the MEMS. The method further includes forming an upper electrode over another insulator material on top of the lower electrode which is at least partially in contact with the lower electrode. The forming of the lower electrode and the upper electrode includes adjusting a metal volume of the lower electrode and the upper electrode to modify beam bending.

PLANAR CAVITY MEMS AND RELATED STRUCTURES, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND DESIGN STRUCTURES
20180072568 · 2018-03-15 ·

A method of forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes patterning a wiring layer to form at least one fixed plate and forming a sacrificial material on the wiring layer. The method further includes forming an insulator layer of one or more films over the at least one fixed plate and exposed portions of an underlying substrate to prevent formation of a reaction product between the wiring layer and a sacrificial material. The method further includes forming at least one MEMS beam that is moveable over the at least one fixed plate. The method further includes venting or stripping of the sacrificial material to form at least a first cavity.

PLANAR CAVITY MEMS AND RELATED STRUCTURES, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND DESIGN STRUCTURES
20180057357 · 2018-03-01 ·

A method of forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a beam structure and an electrode on an insulator layer, remote from the beam structure. The method further includes forming at least one sacrificial layer over the beam structure, and remote from the electrode. The method further includes forming a lid structure over the at least one sacrificial layer and the electrode. The method further includes providing simultaneously a vent hole through the lid structure to expose the sacrificial layer and to form a partial via over the electrode. The method further includes venting the sacrificial layer to form a cavity. The method further includes sealing the vent hole with material. The method further includes forming a final via in the lid structure to the electrode, through the partial via.

PLANAR CAVITY MEMS AND RELATED STRUCTURES, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND DESIGN STRUCTURES
20180050903 · 2018-02-22 ·

A method of forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a beam structure and an electrode on an insulator layer, remote from the beam structure. The method further includes forming at least one sacrificial layer over the beam structure, and remote from the electrode. The method further includes forming a lid structure over the at least one sacrificial layer and the electrode. The method further includes providing simultaneously a vent hole through the lid structure to expose the sacrificial layer and to form a partial via over the electrode. The method further includes venting the sacrificial layer to form a cavity. The method further includes sealing the vent hole with material. The method further includes forming a final via in the lid structure to the electrode, through the partial via.

Planar cavity MEMS and related structures, methods of manufacture and design structures

A method of forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a beam structure and an electrode on an insulator layer, remote from the beam structure. The method further includes forming at least one sacrificial layer over the beam structure, and remote from the electrode. The method further includes forming a lid structure over the at least one sacrificial layer and the electrode. The method further includes providing simultaneously a vent hole through the lid structure to expose the sacrificial layer and to form a partial via over the electrode. The method further includes venting the sacrificial layer to form a cavity. The method further includes sealing the vent hole with material. The method further includes forming a final via in the lid structure to the electrode, through the partial via.