Micromirror having offset addressing electrode

Details Micromirror having offset addressing electrode Micromirror having offset addressing electrode

2006-09-26

2006-09-26

Thompson, Timothy (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C359S290000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07113322

ABSTRACT:
The micromirror device of the present invention comprises a reflective deflectable mirror plate and an addressing electrode provided for deflecting the mirror plate, wherein the addressing electrode is displaced along a direction perpendicular to the length of the hinge such that a portion of the addressing electrode is extended beyond the mirror plate.

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