Multi-level deformable mirror device

A bistable deformable mirror device (DMD) pixel architecture is disclosed, wherein the torsion hinges are placed in a layer different from the torsion beam layer. This results in pixels which can be scaled to smaller dimensions while at the same time maintaining a large fractional active area, an im...

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Main Author HORNBECK, LARRY J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 05.02.1992
Subjects
ADVERTISING
CRYPTOGRAPHY
DISPLAY
DISPLAYING
EDUCATION
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC
GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS
LABELS OR NAME-PLATES
MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, e.g. MICROMECHANICALDEVICES
MICROSTRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY
OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS
OPTICS
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PHYSICS
PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
SEALS
SIGNS
TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ARTCOLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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Summary:A bistable deformable mirror device (DMD) pixel architecture is disclosed, wherein the torsion hinges are placed in a layer different from the torsion beam layer. This results in pixels which can be scaled to smaller dimensions while at the same time maintaining a large fractional active area, an important consideration for spatial light modulation and for bright, high-density displays such as are used in high-definition television applications.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP19910110512