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Micromirror devices with in-plane deformable hinge

US7215459B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2005
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S359/904
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a micromirror device having in-plane deformable hinge to which a deflectable and reflective mirror plate is attached. The mirror plate rotates to different angles in response to an electrostatic field established between the mirror plate and an addressing electrode associated with the mirror plate.

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