MEMS device and interconnects for same
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1. A method of forming a microelectromechanical systems device, comprising:
- providing an electrode in an array region;
depositing a sacrificial layer over the electrode in the array region;
depositing a thin film over the sacrificial layer and in an interconnect region;
forming a movable layer over the thin film; and
forming an electrical interconnect layer over the thin film in the interconnect region, wherein the electrical interconnect layer comprises a same material as the movable layer.
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Abstract
A microelectromechanical systems device having an electrical interconnect connected to at least one of an electrode and a movable layer within the device. At least a portion of the electrical interconnect is formed from the same material as a movable layer of the device. A thin film, particularly formed of molybdenum, is provided underneath the electrical interconnect. The movable layer preferably comprises aluminum.
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1. A method of forming a microelectromechanical systems device, comprising:
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providing an electrode in an array region; depositing a sacrificial layer over the electrode in the array region; depositing a thin film over the sacrificial layer and in an interconnect region; forming a movable layer over the thin film; and forming an electrical interconnect layer over the thin film in the interconnect region, wherein the electrical interconnect layer comprises a same material as the movable layer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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