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MMPM MEMS Technology Summary

MMPM (Micro-scale MEMS Point Mold)


MMPM technology is differentiated Point Engineering’s MEMS process which uses wafer-scale wet etchable material with high aspect ratio for mold for electroplating in replace of photoresist to fabricate micro-scale MMPM features.

Vertically wet-etchable

▪ Micron-precision features within 1~2um of typical tolerance


Single mold layer thickness up to 120um

▪ Simplify MEMS electroplating process via max 120um thickness single mold


Enable precise patterning with high aspect ratio

▪ Extends the variety of shapes with max 20:1 of high aspect ratio


Excellent heat & chemical resistance properties

▪ Expand electroplatable metals (Au multi-layer)

▪ Optimal electroplating conditions for each metals.


8’’ wafer-scale MEMS process possible

Advantages of MMPM Technology for MEMS

    High aspect ratio of MMPM enables finer & accurate feature


- Max 20:1 of Aspect ratio possible
  (Recommended 15:1)

- Min 5um of line and space pattern possible   (Recommended ≥8um)

- Min 2um of corner radius pattern possible

- 1.0um of top-bottom deviation controllable

    Diverse metal selection options for optimum performance

- PdCo alloy / Au multi-layer
  Cu-free electroplating for optimum high temp stability & signal stability

- PdCo alloy / Cu multi-layer for balanced hardness & high CCC

- NiCo alloy for best probe behavior

- Rhodium based tip for low wear & excellent contact resistance

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