A rapid, low-cost technique of microfabrication for feature sizes of 2
0 mu m or more is described, which is useful for the rapid production
of limited numbers of microsensor and optical structures The pattern c
an be designed on a PC and printed out on transparent films of polymer
s using a commercial image-setting system. The Figure shows an SEM ima
ge of a relief pattern generated on photoresistant film using this met
hod.