Etching a substrate: processes – Forming or treating optical article
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-13
2005-09-13
Ahmed, Shamim (Department: 1765)
Etching a substrate: processes
Forming or treating optical article
C216S002000, C216S017000, C216S018000, C216S066000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06942814
ABSTRACT:
Methods of forming optoelectronic devices include forming an electrically conductive layer on a first surface of a substrate and forming a mirror backing layer from the electrically conductive layer by forming an endless groove that extends through the electrically conductive layer. A step is then performed to remove a portion of the substrate at a second surface thereof, which extends opposite the first surface. This step exposes a front surface of the mirror backing layer. An optically reflective mirror surface is then formed on the front surface of the mirror backing layer.
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Hill Edward A.
Wood Robert L.
Ahmed Shamim
Memscap S.A.
Myers Bigel & Sibley & Sajovec
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