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Pixel via and methods of forming the same

US8963159B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2011
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/001
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatuses for pixel vias. In one aspect, a method of forming an electromechanical device having a plurality of pixels includes depositing an electrically conductive black mask on a substrate at each of four corners of each pixel, depositing a dielectric layer over the black mask, depositing an optical stack including a stationary electrode over the dielectric layer, depositing a mechanical layer over the optical stack, and anchoring the mechanical layer over the optical stack at each corner of each pixel. The method further includes providing a conductive via in a first pixel of the plurality of pixels, the via in the dielectric layer electrically connecting the stationary electrode to the black mask, the via disposed at a corner of the first pixel, offset from where the mechanical layer is anchored over the optical stack in an optically non-active area of the first pixel.

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