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Digital micromirror device having mirror-attached spring tips

  • US 20040160659A1
  • Filed: 02/13/2004
  • Published: 08/19/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An array of digital micro pixel elements, comprising:

  • a mirror layer having a mirror associated with each pixel element;

    a hinge layer spaced under the mirror layer, the hinge layer having a torsion hinge under each mirror and attached to the mirror such that the mirror may tilt above the hinge layer; and

    an address layer spaced under the hinge layer, the address layer having circuitry for controlling operation of the pixel elements;

    wherein the hinge layer further has spring tips under each mirror and mechanically connected to and moveable with the mirror.

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