Abstract:
An ohmic RF MEMS relay includes a substrate with a capacitive coupling, Csub; two actuating elements electrically coupled in series, so as to define a channel, wherein the actuating elements are configured to be independently actuated or simultaneously operated. The actuating elements have their own capacitive coupling, Cgap; a midpoint on the channel is in electrical communication with the actuating elements; and an anchor mechanically coupled to the substrate and supporting at least one of the actuating elements. Also, an ohmic RF MEMS relay that includes an input port; a plurality of first MEMS switches that make up a first switching group in electrical communication with the input port, thereby defining a plurality of channels each leading from each of the MEMS switches; and at least one outlet port along each of the channels distal from the first switching group and in electrical communication with the input port.
Abstract:
A non-magnetic hermetic package includes walls that surround an open cavity, with a generally planar non-magnetic and metallic seal ring disposed in a continuous loop around upper edges of the walls; a sensitive component that is bonded within the cavity; and a non-magnetic lid that is sealed to the seal ring to close the cavity by a metallic seal.
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:
In one embodiment, a bonded quartz wafer package includes a first quartz wafer including at least one quartz-based device, a second quartz wafer disposed above the first quartz wafer, and a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) bonding layer disposed in between the first and second quartz wafers that bonds the first and second quartz wafers together.
Abstract:
A non-magnetic hermetic package includes walls that surround an open cavity, with a generally planar non-magnetic and metallic seal ring disposed in a continuous loop around upper edges of the walls; a sensitive component that is bonded within the cavity; and a non-magnetic lid that is sealed to the seal ring to close the cavity by a metallic seal.
Abstract:
A system includes a plurality of micro-electromechanical switches including a plurality of gates, coupled to each other. Each micro-electromechanical switch includes a beam electrode disposed on a substrate. A beam includes an anchor portion coupled to the beam electrode. The beam includes a first beam portion extending from the anchor portion along a first direction; and a second beam portion extending from the anchor portion along a second direction opposite to the first direction. A first control electrode and a first contact electrode are disposed on the substrate, facing the first beam portion. A second control electrode and a second contact electrode are disposed on the substrate, facing the second beam portion. The first control electrode and the second control electrode are coupled to form a gate among the plurality of gates. The plurality of micro-electromechanical switches is arranged in at least one of a series arrangement, parallel arrangement.
Abstract:
A method of forming a capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) device includes bonding a CMUT substrate to a silicon on insulator (SOI) substrate. The CMUT substrate has a first thickness and the SOI substrate includes a handle, a buried oxide layer, and a device layer. At least one of the CMUT substrate or the SOI substrate includes a patterned dielectric layer. The device layer is bonded to the patterned dielectric layer to form a plurality of sealed cavities and the device layer forms a diaphragm of the plurality of cavities. The method further includes reducing the first thickness of the CMUT substrate to a second thickness and forming a plurality of through-silicon vias from a second surface of the CMUT substrate opposite the first surface.
Abstract:
A method of forming a capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) device includes bonding a CMUT substrate to a silicon on insulator (SOI) substrate. The CMUT substrate has a first thickness and the SOI substrate includes a handle, a buried oxide layer, and a device layer. At least one of the CMUT substrate or the SOI substrate includes a patterned dielectric layer. The device layer is bonded to the patterned dielectric layer to form a plurality of sealed cavities and the device layer forms a diaphragm of the plurality of cavities. The method further includes reducing the first thickness of the CMUT substrate to a second thickness and forming a plurality of through-silicon vias from a second surface of the CMUT substrate opposite the first surface.
Abstract:
A method includes obtaining an active feature layer having a first surface bearing one or more active feature areas. A first capacitor plate of a first capacitor is formed on an interior surface of a cap. A second capacitor plate of the first capacitor is formed on an exterior surface of the cap. The first capacitor plate of the first capacitor overlays and is spaced apart from the second capacitor plate of the first capacitor along a direction that is orthogonal to the exterior surface of the cap to form the first capacitor. The cap is coupled with the first surface of the active feature layer such that the second capacitor plate of the first capacitor is in electrical communication with at least a first active feature of the active feature layer. The cap is bonded with the passive layer substrate.
Abstract:
A non-magnetic hermetic package includes walls that surround an open cavity, with a generally planar non-magnetic and metallic seal ring disposed in a continuous loop around upper edges of the walls; a sensitive component that is bonded within the cavity; and a non-magnetic lid that is sealed to the seal ring to close the cavity by a metallic seal.