Polymeric coatings for micromechanical devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5447600
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08216194

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A method for reducing sticking between contacting elements in a micromechanical device is disclosed. In addition, a micromechanical device is disclosed wherein the elements of the device are less likely to stick. The method for reducing sticking in a micromechanical device (10) comprises forming a protective layer (26) on a first contact element (14) to reduce the likelihood of a first contacting element (14) sticking to another contacting element (20). The protective layer (26) may be formed of a fluoro-polymer such as Teflon-AF.

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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED12500 TI BOULEVARD MS 3999 DALLAS TX 75243

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Webb, Douglas A Allen, TX 24 1801

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