Method of fabricating reflective spatial light modulator...

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2008-05-20

2008-05-20

Coleman, W. David (Department: 2823)

Semiconductor device manufacturing: process

Making device or circuit responsive to nonelectrical signal

Responsive to electromagnetic radiation

Reexamination Certificate

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07374962

ABSTRACT:
The contrast offered by a spatial light modulator device may be enhanced by positioning nonreflective elements such as supporting posts and moveable hinges, behind the reflecting surface of the pixel. In accordance with one embodiment, the reflecting surface is suspended over and underlying hinge-containing layer by integral ribs of the reflecting material defined by gaps in a sacrificial layer. In accordance with an alternative embodiment, the reflecting surface is separated from the underlying hinge by a gap formed in an intervening layer, such as oxide. In either embodiment, walls separating adjacent pixel regions may be recessed beneath the reflecting surface to further reduce unwanted scattering of incident light and thereby enhance contrast.

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