Practice Etching Techniques (5.2.2) - Fabrication Techniques - MEMS
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Etching Techniques

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Question 1 Easy

What are the two main types of etching techniques discussed?

💡 Hint: Think about the processes that involve liquids and gases.

Question 2 Easy

Which etching technique typically provides more precision?

💡 Hint: Consider which method uses plasma rather than chemicals.

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Question 1

What does wet etching primarily use to remove material?

Plasma
Chemical solutions
Laser

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of the etching solution.

Question 2

True or False: Dry etching allows for more complex structures than wet etching.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the levels of detail achievable with each method.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a MEMS device that could utilize both wet and dry etching techniques and explain your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Consider what parts of the device need precision versus those needing simple shapes.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique the advantages of using dry etching for an accelerometer fabricating process compared to wet etching, considering material properties.

💡 Hint: Examine how each technique affects the properties of the final device.

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