Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Housing or package – Insulating material
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-30
2005-08-30
Clark, Jasmine (Department: 2815)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Housing or package
Insulating material
C257S777000, C257S730000, C257S774000, C257S750000, C257S754000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06936918
ABSTRACT:
A MEMS device has at least one conductive path extending from the top facing side of its substrate (having MEMS structure) to the bottom side of the noted substrate. The at least one conductive path extends through the substrate as noted to electrically connect the bottom facing side with the MEMS structure.
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Alie Susan A.
Felton Lawrence E.
Harney Kieran P.
Nunan Thomas Kieran
Wachtmann Bruce
Analog Devices Inc.
Bromberg & Sunstein LLP
Clark Jasmine
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