p. 635-636
An experimental method for evaluating the interface strength of micro-component on a substrate is developed using a modified Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). The diamond tip is dragged along the surface of silicon (Si) substrate with a micro tungsten (W) piece, and the lateral as well as the vertical load and displacement are continuously monitored during the test. After the tip hits the W piece, the lateral load, F_1,increases in almost proportion to the lateral displacement, δ_1,and the piece is abruptly separated from the substrate along the interface.