Assessing failure in epitaxially encapsulated micro-scale sensors using micro and nano x-ray computed tomography
- Stanford Univ., CA (United States). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Millions of micro electro mechanical system sensors are fabricated each year using an ultra-clean process that allows for a vacuum-encapsulated cavity. These devices have a multi-layer structure that contains hidden layers with highly doped silicon, which makes common imaging techniques ineffective. Thus, examining device features post-fabrication, and testing, is a significant challenge. Here in this paper, we use a combination of micro- and nano-scale x-ray computed tomography to study device features and assess failure mechanisms in such devices without destroying the ultra-clean cavity. This provides a unique opportunity to examine surfaces and trace failure mechanisms to specific steps in the fabrication process.
- Research Organization:
- SLAC National Accelerator Lab., Menlo Park, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES); Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC02-76SF00515; N66001-12-1-4260; ECS-9731293
- OSTI ID:
- 1461954
- Journal Information:
- MRS Communications, Vol. 8, Issue 02; ISSN 2159-6859
- Publisher:
- Materials Research Society - Cambridge University PressCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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