The fabrication of polymer high aspect ratio structures with hot embossing for microfluidic applications

被引:12
作者
Becker, H [1 ]
Heim, U [1 ]
Rötting, O [1 ]
机构
[1] Jenopt Mikrotech GMBH, D-07745 Jena, Germany
来源
MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS II | 1999年 / 3877卷
关键词
polymer microfabrication; hot embossing; microfluidics;
D O I
10.1117/12.359323
中图分类号
TH [机械、仪表工业];
学科分类号
0802 ;
摘要
In this paper we present the fabrication technologies necessary for the high volume production of microfluidic devices, with specific emphasis on the hot embossing process and the parameters necessary for achieving high aspect ratio structures on substrates like polymethylmetacrylate (PMMA) or polycarbonate (PC). In addition to the replication technology, we have investigated subsequent process steps like via hole drilling, bonding and dicing. Several examples for different microfluidic applications will be given.
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页码:74 / 79
页数:6
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