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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 10, 2017
Filed:
Apr. 08, 2016
Normally closed microelectromechanical switches (mems), methods of manufacture and design structures
Applicant:
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Inventors:
Dawn D. Hall, Underhill, VT (US);
Mark C. H. Lamorey, Williston, VT (US);
Anthony K. Stamper, Burlington, VT (US);
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01H 59/00 (2006.01); H01H 11/00 (2006.01); G06F 17/50 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01H 59/0009 (2013.01); G06F 17/5068 (2013.01); H01H 11/00 (2013.01); B81B 2201/014 (2013.01); Y10T 29/49105 (2015.01); Y10T 29/49117 (2015.01); Y10T 29/49155 (2015.01); Y10T 29/49204 (2015.01);
Abstract
Normally closed (shut) micro-electro-mechanical switches (MEMS), methods of manufacture and design structures are provided. A structure includes a beam structure that includes a first end hinged on a first electrode and in electrical contact with a second electrode, in its natural state when not actuated.