Microelectromechanical device with reset electrode
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1. A micro-electromechanical device, comprising:
- a substrate;
an optically transmissive layer disposed a spaced distance from the substrate, wherein the substrate and the optically transmissive layer define at least one cavity, the at least one cavity containing a dielectrophoretic fluid;
a support structure coupled to one of the substrate or the optically transmissive layer, the support structure contained within the at least one cavity;
a transparent conductive material positioned on the optically transmissive layer; and
a reflective element coupled to the support structure, the reflective element configured to;
deflect between a rest position and at least one operative position when electrostatically attracted to an address electrode located on the substrate; and
return to the rest position when subjected to an electrostatic force generated by the transparent conductive material.
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Abstract
A microelectromechanical device having a reset electrode for use in various devices including display devices such as those employing spatial light modulators. The device includes an optically transmissive substrate, a semiconductor substrate, and a member deflectable between a rest position and an operative position supported by one of the substrates. The deflectable member returns to an undeflected position by operation of the reset electrode.
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1. A micro-electromechanical device, comprising:
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a substrate; an optically transmissive layer disposed a spaced distance from the substrate, wherein the substrate and the optically transmissive layer define at least one cavity, the at least one cavity containing a dielectrophoretic fluid; a support structure coupled to one of the substrate or the optically transmissive layer, the support structure contained within the at least one cavity; a transparent conductive material positioned on the optically transmissive layer; and a reflective element coupled to the support structure, the reflective element configured to;
deflect between a rest position and at least one operative position when electrostatically attracted to an address electrode located on the substrate; and
return to the rest position when subjected to an electrostatic force generated by the transparent conductive material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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