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Spatial optical modulator with passivation layer

US7468825B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2006
Grant dateDec 23, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3584
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is an optical modulator including: a substrate; an insulation layer disposed on the substrate; a ribbon layer, a center portion of which is spaced apart from the insulation layer by a predetermined gap; a piezoelectric element that is disposed on the ribbon layer and allows the center portion of the ribbon layer to bend vertically; and a passivation layer that is disposed on the piezoelectric element and comprises a main passivation film.

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