Microstructure array, and apparatus and method for forming the microstructure array, and a mold for fabricating a microstructure array

摘要

A fabrication method of fabricating an array of microstructures is provided. The method includes the step of preparing a substrate with a surface including a usable region and a dummy region continuously set around the usable region, at least the usable region and the dummy region of the substrate are electrically conductive and have a conductive portion. The method also includes the steps of forming a first insulating layer on the conductive portion, and forming a plurality of openings in the first insulating layer, the openings being arranged in a predetermined array pattern. Additionally, the method includes the step of performing one of electroplating and electrodeposition using the conductive portion as an electrode to form a first plated or electrodeposited layer in the openings and on the first insulating layer in both the usable region and the dummy region.