Patent ID: 7471439
Filing Date: 2008-12-30
Classification: B81B,B81C,B82Y,G02B

Abstract:
1. A process for forming a micromechanical device assembly, the process comprising: providing a lid assembly having one or more walls; providing a base; forming a micromechanical device that comprises a moveable component having a first contact surface, wherein the first contact surface interacts with a second contact surface during device operation; forming a processing region by bonding the lid assembly to the base, wherein the micromechanical device is positioned in the processing region; removing contaminants from the micromechanical device assembly that is free of a lubricating material; and after the step of removing contaminants, disposing a gas-phase lubricant within the processing region at a predetermined pressure, wherein the gas-phase lubricant is adapted to reduce stiction-related forces between the first contact surface and the second contact surface.