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Micromirror array device and a method for making the same

US7151628B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2005
Grant dateDec 19, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S359/904
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The spatial light modulator of the present invention comprises an array of micromirrors, each of which has a reflective deflectable mirror plate. A set of posts are provided for holding the mirror plates on a substrate, but not all micromirrors of the micromirror array have posts.

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