Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-07
2007-08-07
Mack, Ricky (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S290000, C359S223100, C359S224200, C359S214100
Reexamination Certificate
active
10741921
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for use with a digital micro-mirror includes a hinge disposed outwardly from a substrate. The hinge is capable of at least partially supporting a micro-mirror disposed outwardly from the hinge. The micro-mirror is capable of being selectively transitioned between an on-state position and an off-state position. In one particular embodiment, the hinge comprises a substantially flat profile for at least a portion of the hinge disposed between a first hinge post of the hinge and a mid-point of the hinge. The apparatus also includes a plurality of process control voids formed within a conductive layer disposed inwardly from the hinge. In one particular embodiment, the substantially flat profile is at least partially created from the plurality of process control voids.
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Mangrum Brett A.
Ossenfort John P.
Stevenson Clayton L.
Brady III Wade James
Brill Charles A.
Mack Ricky
Telecky , Jr. Frederick J.
Texas Instruments Incorporated
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