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Photoelectric encoder and method of manufacturing scales

US7129475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2005
Grant dateOct 31, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B5/1857
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A first metal layer of tungsten is formed on a substrate in a scale. A second metal layer of chromium is formed on the first metal layer. The second metal layer is selectively removed with a mask of resist and an etching stopper of the first metal layer to form an optical grating.

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