Practice Surface Micromachining (5.3) - Fabrication Techniques

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Question 1.
What is surface micromachining?
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Think about how it differs from bulk micromachining.
Question 2.
Name a material used as a structural layer in surface micromachining.
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Consider what materials provide strength to microstructures.
3Question 3.
What technique does surface micromachining primarily use?
- Layering
- Etching
- Casting
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Recall the method of building structures.
4Question 4.
True or False: Sacrificial layers are meant to be permanent.
- True
- False
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Think about the purpose of sacrificial layers.
Question 5.
Design a micro device that would benefit from surface micromachining, including technical specifications for each layer in your design.
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Think about functionality and how layers interact.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of material choice in surface micromachining processes, proposing alternatives and justifications.
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Consider factors like strength, flexibility, and fabrication ease.

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