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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 13, 1999
Günter Igel, Teningen, DE;
Micronas GmbH, Freiburg, DE;
Abstract
In a process for manufacturing an electrode ( ) on a substrate ( ) using a conventional structuring process, an electrically conducting surface structure is created which has at least one tip ( ) or edge ( ). In the area of the tip ( ) or edge ( ), an electrode layer ( ) is galvanized onto the substrate ( ) and/or applied by electrostatic powder coating. Then, a surface area of the substrate ( ), which surrounds the electrode layer ( ) located on the tip ( ) or edge ( ), is converted into an insulating layer ( ) by a chemical reaction. The electrode layer ( ) can also be applied in a manner where, in the area of the tip ( ) or edge ( ), a chemical is released, which upon irradiation by electromagnetic and/or particle radiation, precipitates an electrically conducting material. This chemical is then impinged in the area of the tip ( ) or edge ( ) with optical radiation.