Encapsulated micro-electromechanical system switch and method of manufacturing the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9892879
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13348277

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Encapsulated MEMS switches are disclosed along with methods of manufacturing the same. A non-polymer based sacrificial layer is used to form the actuation member of the MEMS switch while a polymer based sacrificial layer is used to form the enclosure that encapsulates the MEMS switch. The first non-polymer based sacrificial layer allows for highly reliable MEMS switches to be manufactured while also protecting the MEMS switch from carbon contamination. The polymer based sacrificial layer allows for the manufacture of more spatially efficient encapsulated MEMS switches.

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QORVO US INC7628 THORNDIKE ROAD GREENSBORO NC 27409

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Costa, Julio Oak Ridge, US 42 1630
Hammond, Jonathan Hale Oak Ridge, US 32 1410

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