Low temperature, multi-layered microshells for encapsulation of devices
such as MEMS and microelectronics. The microshells may include a
perforated pre-sealing layer, below which a sacrificial layer is
accessed, and a sealing layer to close the perforation in the pre-sealing
layer after the sacrificial material is removed. The pre-sealing layer
includes a large surface area getter layer to remove contaminants from
the space ultimately enclosed by the microshell to improve the pressure
control and cleanliness of the microshell.