COMPACT MICROCOLUMN FOR AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY
First Claim
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1. A microcolumn, comprising:
- an assembly substrate including a plurality of sockets; and
a plurality of beam modification components each having a connector coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of sockets.
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Abstract
A microcolumn including an assembly substrate and a plurality of beam modification components. The assembly substrate includes a plurality of sockets, and the beam modification components each include a connector coupled to a corresponding one of the sockets. Assembly of the beam modification components to the assembly substrate may employ automation and/or automated calibration, including automated motion of robotic stages in a substantially automated manner.
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42 Claims
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1. A microcolumn, comprising:
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an assembly substrate including a plurality of sockets; and
a plurality of beam modification components each having a connector coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of sockets. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A clamp for use with a MEMS component coupled to a MEMS substrate, comprising:
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an extension member;
a first connector coupled to a first end of the extension member and configured to engage a socket on the MEMS substrate; and
a second connector coupled to a second end of the extension member and configured to engage a feature of the MEMS component. - View Dependent Claims (31)
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32. A method of manufacturing a microcolumn, comprising:
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providing a substrate having a device layer formed over an insulating layer;
removing portions of the device layer to form therein;
an assembly substrate having a plurality of sockets; and
a plurality of beam modification components each having a connector;
releasing the plurality of beam modification components; and
assembling the plurality of beam modification components to the assembly substrate by coupling the connectors of the plurality of beam modification components to corresponding ones of the plurality of sockets. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35)
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36. A microcolumn system, comprising:
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an electron gun; and
a microcolumn substantially aligned with the electron gun for modifying an electron beam produced by the electron gun, the microcolumn including;
an assembly substrate including a plurality of sockets; and
a plurality of beam modification components each having a connector coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of sockets. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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