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Spatial light modulator

US4956619A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 1988
Grant dateSep 11, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/0841
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A deflectable beam spatial light modulator formed from a structure of a reflecting layer, typically metal, on a spacer layer, typically photoresist, which in turn is on a substrate containing electronic addressing circuitry is disclosed. Also, the method of fabrication including a plasma etch after dicing of the substrate into chips is disclosed.

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