A fluid-based switch and method for producing the same are disclosed. In
one embodiment, the switch is produced by depositing switching fluid on a
first substrate; depositing a reducing material so that the reducing
material contacts at least a portion of the switching fluid, the reducing
material to react with oxides on the switching fluid, and mating a first
substrate to a second substrate, the first substrate and the second
substrate defining therebetween a cavity holding the switching fluid, the
cavity being sized to allow movement of the switching fluid between first
and second states.
