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Microelectromechanical systems device and method for fabricating same

US6574033B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2002
Grant dateJun 3, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/001
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One aspect of the invention provides a method for fabricating a microelectromechanical systems device. The method comprises fabricating an array of first elements, each first element conforming to a first geometry; fabricating at least one array of second elements, each second element conforming to a second geometry; wherein fabricating the arrays comprises selecting a defining aspect of each of the first and second geometries based on a defining characteristic of each of the first and second elements; and normalizing differences in an actuation voltage required to actuate each of the first and second elements, wherein the differences are as a result of the selected defining aspect, the defining characteristic of each of the elements being unchanged.

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