Mechanical switch

Details Mechanical switch Mechanical switch

2007-05-09

2010-06-15

Friedhofer, Michael A (Department: 2833)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Electrostrictive or electrostatic

C335S078000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07737376

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus including a substrate and a mechanical switch, the mechanical switch located over the substrate, the mechanical switch including: a first electrical contact over the substrate; a support over the substrate, the support including a region moveable relative to the first electrical contact, the moveable region having a second electrical contact, the second electrical contact located over the first electrical contact; and a self-assembled molecular layer between the substrate and the second electrical contact. Method including placing into operation an apparatus, and applying a coulomb force causing the second electrical contact to move relative to the first electrical contact such that the switch is opened or closed.

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