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Micro-mirror element

US6906849B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2004
Grant dateJun 14, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81B2201/042
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A micro-mirror element includes a micro-mirror substrate, a wiring substrate and an electroconductive spacer disposed between the two substrates. The micro-mirror substrate is formed integral with a frame, a moving portion having a mirror portion, and a torsion bar connecting the frame to the moving portion. The wiring substrate is provided with a wiring pattern. The electroconductive spacer separates the micro-mirror substrate from the wiring substrate and also electrically connects the frame to the wiring pattern. The wiring substrate has a surface that faces the micro-mirror substrate. A detector is provided on this surface for detecting the pivot angle of the mirror portion.

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