Systems and methods for mask reduction techniques
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Mar 20, 2018
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Systems and methods are provided for fabricating a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensor system. A first conductive layer is provided over a pad. A second conductive layer is provided over the pad, over an outgassing layer, and over a conductive bump stop structure. A first etch is performed to remove a portion of the second conductive layer over the pad. A second etch is performed, using a single mask, to remove a portion of the first conductive layer over the pad and to remove the second conductive layer over the outgassing layer.
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INVENSENSE INC | 1745 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE SUITE 200 SAN JOSE CA 95110 |
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- 2017 Application Filing Year
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- 30754 Applications Filed
- 25260 Patents Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Lee, Daesung | San Jose, US | 160 | 2240 |
# of filed Patents : 160 Total Citations : 2240 |
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