Method for determining leak rate through a bond line of a MEMS device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8579502
APP PUB NO 20110271744A1
SERIAL NO

13185723

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A method for optimizing direct wafer bond line width for reduction of parasitic capacitance in a MEMS device by reducing the width of a bond line between a first and a second wafer, exposing the MEMS device to a water vapor for a predetermined time period and at a first temperature capable of evaporating water, cooling the MEMS device at a second temperature capable of freezing the water, and operating the MEMS device at a third temperature capable of freezing the water to determine if there is discontinuity during operation.

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  • NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Abbink, Henry C Westlake Village, US 23 274
Ge, Howard Alhambra, US 3 9
Kuhn, Gabriel M West Hills, US 2 2
Sakaida, Daryl Simi Valley, US 3 16

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