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Spatial light modulators with light absorbing areas

  • US 20040100680A1
  • Filed: 11/26/2002
  • Published: 05/27/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/26/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A spatial light modulator comprising:

  • a substrate having an array of electrodes and circuitry thereon; and

    an array of micromirrors held above the array of electrodes and circuitry;

    wherein the micromirrors comprise a hinge portion and a plate portion connected to the hinge portion, wherein the plate portion or the hinge portion comprise a light absorbing material that absorbs at least 50% or visible light incident thereon.

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