Micro-electro-mechanical-system device with guard ring and method for making same

US9018718B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9018718-B2
Application numberUS-39161309-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 24, 2009
Priority dateFeb 24, 2009
Publication dateApr 28, 2015
Grant dateApr 28, 2015

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The present invention discloses a MEMS device with guard ring, and a method for making the MEMS device. The MEMS device comprises a bond pad and a sidewall surrounding and connecting with the bond pad, characterized in that the sidewall forms a guard ring by an etch-resistive material.

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What is claimed is: 1. A MEMS device with guard ring, comprising: a substrate including transistor devices, part of interconnection and MEMS structure; a top dielectric layer formed on the substrate, part of the top dielectric layer being etched to release the MEMS device; a top metal layer, part of the top metal layer forming a bond pad; a sidewall on, surrounding and connecting with the bond pad, the sidewall being disposed on and along all sides of the bond pad to extend…

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What does patent US9018718B2 cover?
The present invention discloses a MEMS device with guard ring, and a method for making the MEMS device. The MEMS device comprises a bond pad and a sidewall surrounding and connecting with the bond pad, characterized in that the sidewall forms a guard ring by an etch-resistive material.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Hsu Hsin Hui, Lee Sheng Ta, Wang Chuan Wei, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H01L23/585. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 28 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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