Patent ID: 7368311
Filing Date: 2008-05-06
Classification: B81B,H01H,H01L,H01P

Abstract:
1. A method of making an interconnect module on a substrate, the method comprising: forming an interconnect section on the substrate, the interconnect section comprising at least first and second metal interconnect layers separated by a dielectric layer, wherein the minimum distance between the substrate and the second layer is greater than the minimum distance between the substrate and the first layer; forming an RF microelectromechanical (MEMS) device on the substrate at a location laterally adjacent to the interconnect section, wherein the RF MEMS device comprises at least one moveable element comprising at least one of the first and second metal layers, wherein forming the interconnect section comprises forming a plurality of fixed microwave integrated passive devices (IPDs) therein and connecting the fixed microwave IPDs with at least one of the the first and second interconnect metal layers.