Inkjet printer nozzle formed on a drive transistor and control logic
US7780264B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49401
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A nozzle assembly for an inkjet printhead is disclosed. The nozzle assembly includes an inkjet nozzle having an actuator for ejecting an ink droplet from the inkjet nozzle when a resistive element of the actuator is heated by an electrical current. A drive transistor provides an energy pulse to the resistive element of the actuator, and control logic controls the drive transistor. The drive transistor and control logic are formed on a silicon substrate, and the inkjet nozzle is formed over the drive transistor and control logic.
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