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Method of fabricating micromirror device

US7866036B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2008
Grant dateJan 11, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2029

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  • 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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