Patent ID: 6094116
Filing Date: 2000-07-25
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A method for fabricating a micro-electromechanical relay by the steps of:(a) forming, by micro-machining techniques, at least one magnetic circuit;(b) forming, by micro-machining techniques, a mold structure defining at least one location for at least one electromagnetic coil;(c) depositing within the mold structure, by micro-machining techniques, a conductive material in sufficient quantity to build up at least one integral electromagnetic coil for interacting with at least one magnetic circuit when electricity is applied to at least one electromagnetic coil;(d) forming, by micro-machining techniques, at least one magnetically deflectable structure deflectable by a magnetic force generated by at least one magnetic circuit in response to the application of electricity to at least one electromagnetic coil so as to switch electricity upon such deflection.