MEMS display devices and methods of fabricating the same

Details MEMS display devices and methods of fabricating the same MEMS display devices and methods of fabricating the same

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Thompson, Timothy J (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C359S290000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07903316

ABSTRACT:
MEMS devices include materials which are used in LCD or OLED fabrication to facilitate fabrication on the same manufacturing systems. Where possible, the same or similar materials are used for multiple layers in the MEMS device, and use of transparent conductors for partially transparent electrodes can be avoided to minimize the number of materials needed and minimize fabrication costs. Certain layers comprise alloys selected to achieve desired properties. Intermediate treatment of deposited layers during the manufacturing process can be used to provide layers having desired properties.

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