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Micromirror device and method for making the same

US7483198B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2005
Grant dateJan 27, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B5/08
  • 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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