MICROMACHINE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    81.
    发明公开
    MICROMACHINE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME 有权
    MIKROGERÄTUND VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINESMIKROGERÄTS

    公开(公告)号:EP1041036A1

    公开(公告)日:2000-10-04

    申请号:EP99947884.5

    申请日:1999-10-13

    CPC classification number: B81C1/00182 B81B2201/045 B81C2201/034 G02B26/02

    Abstract: A micromachine and a manufacturing method according to the present invention are suitable for a micromachine that has a dynamic first microstructured portion serving as a drive portion, and a static second microstructured portion adapted to perform a switching function and functions to be performed as an optical element. The second microstructured portion can be manufactured at least without complex steps, such as a silicon process, by forming a static second microstructure on the dynamic first microstructured portion or in such a way as to be overlaid thereon by mold transfer. Thus, the microstructured portion of a complex shape can be easily formed with good reproducibility. This contributes to increased productivity thereof.
    Especially, when a plurality of elements are arranged in an array, similarly as in the case of a spatial light modulator, the stable reproduction thereof is achieved by the mold transfer. Thus, as compared with the case of manufacturing all elements in a silicon process, the probability of an occurrence of a defect is very low. Consequently, this contributes to improved yield of micromachines.

    Abstract translation: 根据本发明的微加工机和制造方法适用于具有用作驱动部分的动态第一微结构部分的微机械,以及适于执行切换功能的静态第二微结构部分,并且用作光学元件 。 可以通过在动态第一微结构化部分上形成静态第二微结构,或以通过模转移覆盖在其上的方式,至少不需要复杂的步骤,例如硅工艺来制造第二微结构部分。 因此,可以容易地以良好的再现性形成复杂形状的微结构化部分。 这有助于提高其生产率。 特别地,当多个元件以阵列布置时,类似于空间光调制器的情况,其通过模转印实现其稳定再现。 因此,与在硅工艺中制造所有元件的情况相比,缺陷发生的可能性非常低。 因此,这有助于提高微机械的产量。

    Capacitive MEMS device with programmable offset voltage control
    83.
    发明公开
    Capacitive MEMS device with programmable offset voltage control 审中-公开
    具有可编程偏移电压控制的电容的MEMS器件

    公开(公告)号:EP2058276A3

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-29

    申请号:EP08153688.0

    申请日:2008-03-31

    CPC classification number: B81B3/0086 B81B2201/045 G02B26/001 G11C23/00

    Abstract: A capacitive MEMS device is formed having a material between electrodes that traps and retains charges. The material can be realized in several configurations. It can be a multilayer dielectric stack with regions of different band gap energies or band energy levels. The dielectric materials can be trappy itself, i.e. when defects or trap sites are pre-fabricated in the material. Another configuration involves a thin layer of a conductive material with the energy level in the forbidden gap of the dielectric layer. The device may be programmed (i.e. offset and threshold voltages pre-set) by a method making advantageous use of charge storage in the material, wherein the interferometric modulator is pre-charged in such a way that the hysteresis curve shifts, and the actuation voltage threshold of the modulator is significantly lowered. During programming phase, charge transfer between the electrodes and the materials can be performed by applying voltage to the electrodes (i.e. applying electrical field across the material) or by UV-illumination and injection of electrical charges over the energy barrier. The interferometric modulator may then be retained in an actuated state with a significantly lower actuation voltage, thereby saving power.

    Methods and apparatus for actuating displays
    84.
    发明公开
    Methods and apparatus for actuating displays 有权
    VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZURBETÄTIGUNGVON ANZEIGEN

    公开(公告)号:EP2287110A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-23

    申请号:EP10176478.5

    申请日:2006-02-23

    Applicant: Pixtronix Inc.

    Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a modulator for selectively interacting with light in an optical path to form an image on the display apparatus. A controllable first electrostatic actuator provides a first mechanical support for the modulator, the first mechanical support providing a supportive connection from a first location on the modulator to a surface over which the modulator is supported. A second mechanical support provides a supportive connection from a second location on the modulator to the surface. The first electrostatic actuator drives the modulator in a plane substantially parallel to the surface.

    Abstract translation: 显示装置包括用于选择性地与光路中的光相互作用以在显示装置上形成图像的调制器。 可调节的第一静电致动器为调制器提供第一机械支撑,第一机械支撑件提供从调制器上的第一位置到支撑调制器的表面的支撑连接。 第二机械支撑件提供从调制器上的第二位置到表面的支撑连接。 第一静电致动器驱动调制器在大致平行于表面的平面中。

    Apparatus and methods for arranging micromechanical devices into an interconnected array
    89.
    发明公开
    Apparatus and methods for arranging micromechanical devices into an interconnected array 有权
    用于将微机械装置布置成互连阵列的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:EP1640337A3

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-31

    申请号:EP05255679.2

    申请日:2005-09-14

    Applicant: IDC, LLC

    Inventor: Kothari, Manish

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for arranging devices having a reduced area between adjacent devices are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, display devices 100 in an array 85 are provided wherein a gap 123 between the display devices 100 is reduced to less than or equal to 1/8 th of a pixel pitch. Exemplary embodiments use wire bonding 125 to provide an electrical connection to an active area of the display to components on the display backplate, thereby reducing the ledge area and gap between display devices in an interconnected array.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于布置在相邻设备之间具有减小的面积的设备的设备和方法。 在示例性实施例中,提供阵列85中的显示装置100,其中显示装置100之间的间隙123减小到小于或等于像素间距的1/8。 示例性实施例使用引线接合125来提供到显示器背板上的组件的显示器的有效区域的电连接,由此减小互连阵列中的显示器件之间的壁架区域和间隙。

    Apparatus and methods for arranging micromechanical devices into an interconnected array
    90.
    发明公开
    Apparatus and methods for arranging micromechanical devices into an interconnected array 有权
    为了设备和方法微机械元件安排的互连矩阵

    公开(公告)号:EP1640337A2

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-29

    申请号:EP05255679.2

    申请日:2005-09-14

    Applicant: IDC, LLC

    Inventor: Kothari, Manish

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for arranging devices having a reduced area between adjacent devices are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, display devices 100 in an array 85 are provided wherein a gap 123 between the display devices 100 is reduced to less than or equal to 1/8 th of a pixel pitch. Exemplary embodiments use wire bonding 125 to provide an electrical connection to an active area of the display to components on the display backplate, thereby reducing the ledge area and gap between display devices in an interconnected array.

    Abstract translation: 被提供的装置和用于布置具有相邻器件之间的减小的区域中的设备的方法。 在阵列中的一个示例性的,本实施方式的显示装置100中,85被设置worin显示装置100之间的间隙123被降低至小于或等于1/8像素间距的。 示例性实施例使用线接合125,以提供给在显示画面的有效区域,以电连接到在所述背板上显示部件,从而减少在互连的阵列上显示装置之间的凸缘区域和间隙。

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