Fluid-based switches and a method for producing the same are disclosed.
In one embodiment, the switch comprises first and second mated substrates defining
therebetween at least portions of a number of cavities, a plurality of electrodes
exposed within one or more of the cavities, a switching fluid that serves to open
and close at least a pair of electrodes in response to forces applied to the switching
fluid, a surface tension modifier coating at least a portion of the switching fluid,
and an actuating fluid, held within one or more of the cavities, that applies the
forces to the switching fluid.
