摘要 |
A monolithic circuit, such as a piezoelectric device, semiconductor, or the like, may be fabricated by forming an operational metallization layer (12) on a substrate (10). A subsequent layer (40), such as a sealing ring pattern (42) may then be applied using a thin film deposition technique. A thin film material is applied through a mask assembly (28). The mask assembly (28) includes a mask material (30) that has been applied to a screen (24) and patterned as desired. The mask material (30) extends beyond the screen (24) so that only the mask material contacts the substrate (10) during thin film deposition. Preferably, the screen (24) is woven from individual wires (26) having circular cross-sectional shapes. The subsequent layer (40) is applied both through perforations (18) in the screen (24) and under the screen's wires (26).
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