Nano self-assembly for MEMS and microelectronics applications

Tianhong Cui; Yuri Lvov

doi:10.1117/12.667845

7 February 2006 Nano self-assembly for MEMS and microelectronics applications

Tianhong Cui, Yuri Lvov

Proceedings Volume 6032, ICO20: MEMS, MOEMS, and NEMS; 603202 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.667845
Event: ICO20:Optical Devices and Instruments, 2005, Changchun, China

Abstract

This paper presents the combination of "bottom-up" layer-by-layer (LbL) nano self-assembly and "top-down" micromanufacturing techniques for MEMS and microelectronics applications. Two approaches, modified lift-off and metal mask, were utilized to pattern nano-assembled thin films effectively. With nano self-assembly and surface micromachining, highly flexible nanoparticle-based magnetic cantilever platform for micro sensing and actuation was self-assembled. Self-assembled magnetic thin films on polymeric tunneling sensors were functional as a polymer actuators for the actuation of highly sensitive sensors. For microelectronics devices, self-assembled silica nanoparticle thin film acted as the dielectric layer for field-effect transistors. Nanoparticle- and polymer-based field-effect transistors with embedded nano self-assembled films as dielectric and active layers were fabricated and characterized successfully as well.

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Tianhong Cui and Yuri Lvov "Nano self-assembly for MEMS and microelectronics applications", Proc. SPIE 6032, ICO20: MEMS, MOEMS, and NEMS, 603202 (7 February 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.667845

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