Micro-relay and method of fabricating the same

Details Micro-relay and method of fabricating the same Micro-relay and method of fabricating the same

2003-08-06

2009-06-23

Enad, Elvin G (Department: 2832)

Electricity: magnetically operated switches, magnets, and electr

Electromagnetically actuated switches

Polarity-responsive

C200S181000, C361S056000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07551048

ABSTRACT:
A micro-relay includes a first substrate having stationary contacts and a stationary electrode, a second substrate arranged so as to face the first substrate, and a movable plate arranged between the first and second substrates. The movable plate has a frame and a movable portion. The frame is sandwiched between the first and second substrates to realize a hermetical sealed structure. The movable portion has a movable electrode facing the stationary electrode, and a movable contact faces the stationary contacts. The movable portion moves between the first and second substrates due to electrostatic attraction that develops between the movable electrode and the stationary electrode.

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