MEMS devices having overlying support structures
    51.
    发明授权
    MEMS devices having overlying support structures 有权
    具有上覆支撑结构的MEMS器件

    公开(公告)号:US08120125B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-21

    申请号:US13012538

    申请日:2011-01-24

    IPC分类号: H01L29/82

    摘要: Embodiments of MEMS devices comprise a conductive movable layer spaced apart from a conductive fixed layer by a gap, and supported by rigid support structures, or rivets, overlying depressions in the conductive movable layer, or by posts underlying depressions in the conductive movable layer. In certain embodiments, portions of the rivet structures extend through the movable layer and contact underlying layers. In other embodiments, the material used to form the rigid support structures may also be used to passivate otherwise exposed electrical leads in electrical connection with the MEMS devices, protecting the electrical leads from damage or other interference.

    摘要翻译: MEMS器件的实施例包括通过间隙与导电固定层间隔开的导电可移动层,并且由导电可移动层中的上凹部的刚性支撑结构或铆钉支撑,或由导电可移动层中的凹陷下方的柱支撑。 在某些实施例中,铆钉结构的部分延伸穿过可移动层并接触下面的层。 在其他实施例中,用于形成刚性支撑结构的材料也可以用于钝化与MEMS装置电连接的其它暴露的电引线,保护电引线免受损坏或其他干扰。

    Integrated imods and solar cells on a substrate
    52.
    发明授权
    Integrated imods and solar cells on a substrate 失效
    在基板上集成的imods和太阳能电池

    公开(公告)号:US08094363B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-10

    申请号:US12544580

    申请日:2009-08-20

    IPC分类号: G02B26/00 H01L21/31

    摘要: Embodiments of the present invention relate to interferometric display devices comprising an interferometric modulator and a solar cell and methods of making thereof. In some embodiments, the solar cell is configured to provide energy to the interferometric modulator. The solar cell and the interferometric modulator may be formed above the same substrate. A layer of the solar cell may be shared with a layer of the interferometric modulator.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例涉及包括干涉式调制器和太阳能电池的干涉式显示装置及其制造方法。 在一些实施例中,太阳能电池被配置为向干涉式调制器提供能量。 太阳能电池和干涉式调制器可以形成在同一衬底上方。 太阳能电池的一层可以与干涉式调制器的一层共享。

    Method and apparatus for providing back-lighting in a display device
    54.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for providing back-lighting in a display device 有权
    在显示装置中提供背光的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07933475B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-26

    申请号:US12544184

    申请日:2009-08-19

    IPC分类号: G02F1/01 G02B26/00 G03F7/00

    CPC分类号: G02B26/001

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for providing lighting in a display are provided. In one embodiment, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) is provided that includes a transparent substrate and a plurality of interferometric modulators. The interferometric modulators include an optical stack coupled to the transparent substrate, a reflective layer over the optical stack, and one or more posts to support the reflective layer and to provide a path for light from a backlight for lighting the display.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于在显示器中提供照明的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,提供了包括透明基板和多个干涉式调制器的微机电系统(MEMS)。 干涉式调制器包括耦合到透明衬底的光学叠层,光学叠层上的反射层,以及支撑反射层的一个或多个柱,以及为来自背光源的光提供用于点亮显示器的路径。

    Microelectromechanical device and method utilizing conducting layers separated by stops
    55.
    发明授权
    Microelectromechanical device and method utilizing conducting layers separated by stops 失效
    微机电装置和方法利用通过停止分隔的导电层

    公开(公告)号:US07742220B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-22

    申请号:US11692734

    申请日:2007-03-28

    IPC分类号: G02B26/00

    摘要: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device includes a reflective element that includes at least one stop member. The device also includes an electrode and an aperture that extends at least partially through the electrode. The aperture has a boundary. The device has an electrically nonconductive surface within the aperture or on a portion of the boundary of the aperture. A support structure separates the reflective element from the electrode. The reflective element can be moved between a first position and a second position. The stop member is spaced from the electrically nonconductive surface when the reflective element is in the first position. A portion of the stop member is in contact with the electrically nonconductive surface when the reflective element is in the second position. The reflective element and the electrode are electrically isolated from each other when the reflective element is in the second position.

    摘要翻译: 微机电系统(MEMS)装置包括包括至少一个止动构件的反射元件。 该装置还包括至少部分延伸穿过电极的电极和孔。 光圈有一个边界。 该装置在孔的内部或孔的边界的一部分上具有非导电表面。 支撑结构将反射元件与电极分开。 反射元件可以在第一位置和第二位置之间移动。 当反射元件处于第一位置时,止动件与非导电表面间隔开。 当反射元件处于第二位置时,止动构件的一部分与非导电表面接触。 当反射元件处于第二位置时,反射元件和电极彼此电隔离。

    Method and post structures for interferometric modulation
    56.
    发明授权
    Method and post structures for interferometric modulation 有权
    用于干涉式调制的方法和后置结构

    公开(公告)号:US07719747B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-18

    申请号:US12036958

    申请日:2008-02-25

    IPC分类号: G02F1/03 G02B26/00 G09G3/34

    CPC分类号: G02B26/001

    摘要: An interferometric modulator includes a post structure comprising an optical element. In a preferred embodiment, the optical element in the post structure is a reflective element, e.g., a mirror. In another embodiment, the optical element in the post structure is an etalon, e.g., a dark etalon. The optical element in the post structure may decrease the amount of light that would otherwise be retroreflected from the post structure. In various embodiments, the optical element in the post structure increases the brightness of the interferometric modulator by redirecting light into the interferometric cavity. For example, in certain embodiments, the optical element in the post structure increases the backlighting of the interferometric modulator.

    摘要翻译: 干涉式调制器包括包括光学元件的柱结构。 在优选实施例中,柱结构中的光学元件是反射元件,例如反射镜。 在另一个实施例中,柱结构中的光学元件是标准具,例如黑色标准具。 柱结构中的光学元件可以减少否则将从柱结构回射的光的量。 在各种实施例中,后结构中的光学元件通过将光重定向到干涉式空腔来增加干涉式调制器的亮度。 例如,在某些实施例中,后结构中的光学元件增加了干涉式调制器的背光。

    MEMS devices requiring no mechanical support
    57.
    发明授权
    MEMS devices requiring no mechanical support 失效
    不需要机械支撑的MEMS器件

    公开(公告)号:US07715079B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-11

    申请号:US11952873

    申请日:2007-12-07

    IPC分类号: G02B26/08

    摘要: MEMS devices such as interferometric modulators are described having movable layers that are mechanically isolated. The movable layers are electrically attractable such that they can be selectively moved between a top and bottom electrode through application of a voltage. In interferometric modulators, the movable layers are reflective such that an optically resonant cavity is formed between the layer and a partially reflective layer, thereby providing a display pixel that can be turned on or off depending on the distance between the reflective layers in the resonant cavity.

    摘要翻译: 描述了诸如干涉式调制器的MEMS器件具有机械隔离的可移动层。 可移动层是电吸引的,使得它们可以通过施加电压而选择性地在顶部和底部电极之间移动。 在干涉式调制器中,可移动层是反射性的,使得在该层和部分反射层之间形成光学谐振腔,从而提供可根据谐振腔中的反射层之间的距离而导通或截止的显示像素 。

    Methods for etching layers within a MEMS device to achieve a tapered edge
    58.
    发明授权
    Methods for etching layers within a MEMS device to achieve a tapered edge 失效
    用于蚀刻MEMS器件内的层以实现锥形边缘的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07660058B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-09

    申请号:US11506770

    申请日:2006-08-18

    IPC分类号: H01L21/302 B44C1/22

    摘要: Certain MEMS devices include layers patterned to have tapered edges. One method for forming layers having tapered edges includes the use of an etch leading layer. Another method for forming layers having tapered edges includes the deposition of a layer in which the upper portion is etchable at a faster rate than the lower portion. Another method for forming layers having tapered edges includes the use of multiple iterative etches. Another method for forming layers having tapered edges includes the use of a liftoff mask layer having an aperture including a negative angle, such that a layer can be deposited over the liftoff mask layer and the mask layer removed, leaving a structure having tapered edges.

    摘要翻译: 某些MEMS器件包括被图案化以具有渐缩边缘的层。 用于形成具有渐缩边缘的层的一种方法包括使用蚀刻引导层。 用于形成具有锥形边缘的层的另一种方法包括沉积一层,其中上部可以比下部更快的速度进行刻蚀。 用于形成具有渐缩边缘的层的另一种方法包括使用多个迭代蚀刻。 用于形成具有锥形边缘的层的另一种方法包括使用具有包括负角度的孔的剥离掩模层,使得可以在剥离掩模层上沉积一层,并且去除掩模层,留下具有渐缩边缘的结构。

    INTEGRATED IMODS AND SOLAR CELLS ON A SUBSTRATE
    59.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED IMODS AND SOLAR CELLS ON A SUBSTRATE 失效
    在基底上的集成的IMODS和太阳能电池

    公开(公告)号:US20090308452A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-17

    申请号:US12544580

    申请日:2009-08-20

    IPC分类号: H01L31/02 H01L31/18 G02B26/00

    摘要: Embodiments of the present invention relate to interferometric display devices comprising an interferometric modulator and a solar cell and methods of making thereof. In some embodiments, the solar cell is configured to provide energy to the interferometric modulator. The solar cell and the interferometric modulator may be formed above the same substrate. A layer of the solar cell may be shared with a layer of the interferometric modulator.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例涉及包括干涉式调制器和太阳能电池的干涉式显示装置及其制造方法。 在一些实施例中,太阳能电池被配置为向干涉式调制器提供能量。 太阳能电池和干涉式调制器可以形成在同一衬底上方。 太阳能电池的一层可以与干涉式调制器的一层共享。

    Method and apparatus for providing back-lighting in an interferometric modulator display device
    60.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for providing back-lighting in an interferometric modulator display device 失效
    在干涉式调制器显示装置中提供背光的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07603001B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-13

    申请号:US11357702

    申请日:2006-02-17

    IPC分类号: G02F1/01 G02B26/00 G03F7/00

    CPC分类号: G02B26/001

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for providing light in an interferometric modulator device are provided. In one embodiment, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) is provided that includes a transparent substrate and a plurality of interferometric modulators. The interferometric modulators include an optical stack coupled to the transparent substrate, a reflective layer over the optical stack, and one or more posts to support the reflective and to provide a path for light from a backlight for lighting the interferometric modulators.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于在干涉式调制器装置中提供光的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,提供了包括透明基板和多个干涉式调制器的微机电系统(MEMS)。 干涉式调制器包括耦合到透明衬底的光学叠层,光学叠层上的反射层,以及支撑反射层的一个或多个柱,以及为来自背光源的光提供用于点亮干涉式调制器的路径。