Wafer Level Hermetic Seal Process for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices

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PATENT NO 9975757
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14729456

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A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) structure with a cavity hermetically sealed using a mask layer is provided. A capping substrate is arranged over a MEMS substrate, which includes a movable element. The capping substrate includes the cavity arranged over and opening to the movable element, and includes a seal opening in fluid communication with the cavity. The mask layer is arranged over the capping substrate. The mask layer overhangs the seal opening and laterally surrounds a mask opening arranged over the seal opening. A seal layer is arranged over the mask layer and the mask opening. The seal layer is configured to hermetically seal the cavity. A method for manufacturing the MEMS structure is also provided.

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  • TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chou, Chung-Yen Hsinchu, TW 79 550
Hsieh, Yuan-Chih Hsinchu, TW 100 986
Liu, Shih-Chang Alian Township, TW 305 2177
Tseng, Lee-Chuan New Taipei, TW 60 165

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