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INTERFEROMETRIC MODULATOR ARRAY WITH INTEGRATED MEMS ELECTRICAL SWITCHES

  • US 20110095973A1
  • Filed: 12/06/2010
  • Published: 04/28/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A display device comprising:

  • a MEMS display portion comprising rows and columns of MEMS elements; and

    a plurality of MEMS switches formed as one or more additional rows or columns of additional MEMS elements adjacent to the MEMS elements, wherein the MEMS switches each comprise;

    a first terminal connected to one of the rows or one of the columns;

    a second terminal configured to be connected to another circuit; and

    a conductive strip, configured to move between at least first and second positions, wherein the conductive strip is electrically connected to the first and second terminals when in the first position, and the conductive strip is electrically disconnected from the first and second terminals when in the second position.

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