Process for making micromechanical structures
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1. A process for making a micromechanical structure, comprising the steps of:
- forming a cavity in a silicon wafer such that a membrane region is created;
forming a movable element from the membrane region by etching;
creating a limit stop for limiting a deflection of the movable element;
creating a sacrificial layer on an underside of the membrane region;
covering the sacrificial layer with a sealing layer for the limit stop;
introducing trenches in the membrane region starting from a top side of the membrane region, the trenches reaching as far as the sacrificial layer; and
removing the sacrificial layer by exposing the sacrificial layer to an etching medium.
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Abstract
A process for structuring a movable element out of a membrane region. A sacrificial layer and a sealing layer are applied to the underside of the membrane region. Following removal of the sacrificial layer, sealing layer forms a limit stop and a seal for the movement of the movable element.
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1. A process for making a micromechanical structure, comprising the steps of:
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forming a cavity in a silicon wafer such that a membrane region is created; forming a movable element from the membrane region by etching; creating a limit stop for limiting a deflection of the movable element; creating a sacrificial layer on an underside of the membrane region; covering the sacrificial layer with a sealing layer for the limit stop; introducing trenches in the membrane region starting from a top side of the membrane region, the trenches reaching as far as the sacrificial layer; and removing the sacrificial layer by exposing the sacrificial layer to an etching medium. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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