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ACTIVE MATRIX DEVICE, ELECTROOPTIC DISPLAY, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

  • US 20090121989A1
  • Filed: 10/20/2008
  • Published: 05/14/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/09/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An active matrix device comprising:

  • a plurality of pixel electrodes provided above a surface of a substrate;

    a plurality of switching elements provided so as to correspond to the pixel electrodes, each switching element including;

    a fixed electrode coupled to one of the pixel electrodes;

    a movable electrode provided so as to come into contact with or depart from the fixed electrode; and

    a drive electrode provided so as to be opposed to the movable electrode with an electrostatic gap therebetween;

    a plurality of first wiring lines coupled to the movable electrodes; and

    a plurality of second wiring lines coupled to the drive electrodes, whereinapplication of a voltage between the movable electrode and the drive electrode generates electrostatic attraction therebetween, and the movable electrode is moved by the electrostatic attraction so that the movable electrode comes into contact with the fixed electrode so as to establish continuity between the corresponding first wiring line and the corresponding pixel electrode, andat least space between the movable electrode and the drive electrode of each of the switching elements is filled with liquid crystal.

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