Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Housing or package – With desiccant – getter – or gas filling
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-01
2010-10-05
Chambliss, Alonzo (Department: 2892)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Housing or package
With desiccant, getter, or gas filling
C257S731000, C438S058000, C438S143000, C438S476000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07808091
ABSTRACT:
The specification teaches a system for manufacturing microelectronic, microoptoelectronic or micromechanical devices (microdevices) in which a contaminant absorption layer improves the life and operation of the microdevice. In an embodiment, a system for manufacturing the devices includes efficiently integrating a getter material in multiple microdevices.
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Chambliss Alonzo
SAES Getters S.p.A.
TIPS Group
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