A new fabrication process of micromachines using oxidized porous silicon film has been developed. The porous silicon film with thickness of several micrometers was made from p-type silicon by anodization in 46% HF solution and at a constant current density of 30mA/cm2. The porous for 30 min. in dry O2 gas. Two types of microbridges were fabricated by using oxidized porous silicon as a sacrificial layer. It is shown that thick oxide layer can be selectively formed by using the porous silicon.
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