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Electrical connections in microelectromechanical devices

US7436573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2005
Grant dateOct 14, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49155
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A micromirror device and a method of making the same are disclosed herein. The micromirror device comprises a mirror plate, hinge, and post each having an electrically conductive layer. One of the hinge, mirror plate, and post further comprises an electrically insulating layer. To enable the electrical connections between the conducting layers of the hinge, mirror plate, and post, the insulating layer is patterned.

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