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Mars optical modulators

US5949571A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 1998
Grant dateSep 7, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/02
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The specification describes a double poly Mechanical Anti-Reflection Switch (MARS) device in which shorting between the lower poly metallization and the silicon substrate is prevented by providing an insulating layer on the surface of the silicon substrate.

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