ESD protection for MEMS display panels
    1.
    发明授权
    ESD protection for MEMS display panels 有权
    MEMS显示面板的ESD保护

    公开(公告)号:US08022896B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-20

    申请号:US11836045

    申请日:2007-08-08

    IPC分类号: G09G3/00

    摘要: A MEMS (Microelectromechanical system) device is described. The device includes an array of MEMS elements with addressing lines and MEMS switches configured to selectively connect the addressing lines to a ground or other potential in the event of an over-voltage, such as during an ESD event. The arrangement is particularly advantageous for protecting the array, because the MEMS switches can be formed using substantially the same processing steps which are used to form the array.

    摘要翻译: 描述了MEMS(微机电系统)装置。 该器件包括具有寻址线和MEMS开关的MEMS元件的阵列,其被配置为在诸如ESD事件期间在过电压的情况下将寻址线选择性地连接到地或其它电位。 该装置对于保护阵列特别有利,因为可以使用用于形成阵列的基本上相同的处理步骤来形成MEMS开关。

    ESD PROTECTION FOR MEMS DISPLAY PANELS
    2.
    发明申请
    ESD PROTECTION FOR MEMS DISPLAY PANELS 有权
    MEMS显示面板的ESD保护

    公开(公告)号:US20090040136A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-12

    申请号:US11836045

    申请日:2007-08-08

    IPC分类号: G09G3/00

    摘要: A MEMS (Microelectromechanical system) device is described. The device includes an array of MEMS elements with addressing lines and MEMS switches configured to selectively connect the addressing lines to a ground or other potential in the event of an over-voltage, such as during an ESD event. The arrangement is particularly advantageous for protecting the array, because the MEMS switches can be formed using substantially the same processing steps which are used to form the array.

    摘要翻译: 描述了MEMS(微机电系统)装置。 该器件包括具有寻址线和MEMS开关的MEMS元件的阵列,其被配置为在诸如ESD事件期间在过电压的情况下将寻址线选择性地连接到地或其它电位。 该装置对于保护阵列特别有利,因为可以使用用于形成阵列的基本上相同的处理步骤来形成MEMS开关。

    MEMS varactors
    3.
    发明授权
    MEMS varactors 有权
    MEMS变容二极管

    公开(公告)号:US08363380B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-29

    申请号:US12473882

    申请日:2009-05-28

    IPC分类号: H01G7/00 H01G7/06

    摘要: MEMS varactors capable of handling large signals and/or achieving a high capacitance tuning range are described. In an exemplary design, a MEMS varactor includes (i) a first bottom plate electrically coupled to a first terminal receiving an input signal, (ii) a second bottom plate electrically coupled to a second terminal receiving a DC voltage, and (iii) a top plate formed over the first and second bottom plates and electrically coupled to a third terminal. The DC voltage causes the top plate to mechanically move and vary the capacitance observed by the input signal. In another exemplary design, a MEMS varactor includes first, second and third plates formed on over one another and electrically coupled to first, second and third terminals, respectively. First and second DC voltages may be applied to the first and third terminals, respectively. An input signal may be passed between the first and second terminals.

    摘要翻译: 描述能够处理大信号和/或实现高电容调谐范围的MEMS变容二极管。 在示例性设计中,MEMS变容二极管包括(i)电耦合到接收输入信号的第一端子的第一底板,(ii)电耦合到接收DC电压的第二端子的第二底板,以及(iii) 顶板形成在第一和第二底板上并电耦合到第三端子。 直流电压使顶板机械地移动并改变由输入信号观察到的电容。 在另一示例性设计中,MEMS变容二极管包括彼此形成并分别电耦合到第一,第二和第三端子的第一,第二和第三板。 第一和第二直流电压可以分别施加到第一和第三端子。 输入信号可以在第一和第二端子之间通过。

    METHOD OF FABRICATION AND RESULTANT ENCAPSULATED ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE
    5.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF FABRICATION AND RESULTANT ENCAPSULATED ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE 审中-公开
    制造方法和结果封装的电化学装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120162232A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-28

    申请号:US12976647

    申请日:2010-12-22

    IPC分类号: G06T1/00 G02B26/00

    摘要: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for encapsulated electromechanical systems. In one aspect, a release path includes a release hole through an encapsulation layer. The release path exposes a portion of a first sacrificial layer that extends beyond a second sacrificial layer in a horizontal direction. This allows the first sacrificial layer and the second sacrificial layer to later be etched through the release path. The corresponding electromechanical system device includes a shell layer encapsulating a mechanical layer. A conformal layer seals a release hole that extends through a shell layer. A portion of the conformal layer blocks the opening of the release passage within the release hole. The release passage has substantially the same vertical height as a gap that defines the spacing between the mechanical layer and a substrate.

    摘要翻译: 本公开提供了用于封装的机电系统的系统,方法和装置。 一方面,释放路径包括通过封装层的释放孔。 释放路径暴露在水平方向上延伸超过第二牺牲层的第一牺牲层的一部分。 这允许第一牺牲层和第二牺牲层随后通过释放路径被蚀刻。 相应的机电系统装置包括封装机械层的外壳层。 保形层密封延伸穿过壳层的释放孔。 共形层的一部分阻挡释放孔内的释放通道的开口。 释放通道具有与限定机械层和基底之间的间隔的间隙大致相同的垂直高度。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DUAL-MODE DISPLAY
    6.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DUAL-MODE DISPLAY 审中-公开
    双模显示装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110316899A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-29

    申请号:US13225802

    申请日:2011-09-06

    申请人: Je-Hsiung Lan

    发明人: Je-Hsiung Lan

    IPC分类号: G09G5/10

    摘要: One embodiment includes display comprising a light modulator configured to display a portion of an image such as a reflective light modulator, a light emitter configured to display the portion of the image and a circuit configured to selectively provide signals to at least one of the light modulator and the light emitter indicative of the portion of the image. In one such embodiment, an active matrix provides a simple, efficient drive for such devices. Other embodiments include methods of making and driving such devices.

    摘要翻译: 一个实施例包括显示器,其包括被配置为显示诸如反射光调制器的图像的一部分的光调制器,被配置为显示图像的该部分的光发射器和被配置为选择性地向至少一个光调制器 和指示图像部分的光发射器。 在一个这样的实施例中,有源矩阵为这种设备提供简单,有效的驱动。 其他实施例包括制造和驱动这些装置的方法。

    Apparatus and method of dual-mode display
    7.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method of dual-mode display 有权
    双模显示装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08023169B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-20

    申请号:US12693346

    申请日:2010-01-25

    申请人: Je-Hsiung Lan

    发明人: Je-Hsiung Lan

    摘要: One embodiment includes display comprising a light modulator configured to display a portion of an image such as a reflective light modulator, a light emitter configured to display the portion of the image and a circuit configured to selectively provide signals to at least one of the light modulator and the light emitter indicative of the portion of the image. In one such embodiment, an active matrix provides a simple, efficient drive for such devices. Other embodiments methods of making and driving such devices.

    摘要翻译: 一个实施例包括显示器,其包括被配置为显示诸如反射光调制器的图像的一部分的光调制器,被配置为显示图像的该部分的光发射器和被配置为选择性地向至少一个光调制器 和指示图像部分的光发射器。 在一个这样的实施例中,有源矩阵为这种设备提供简单,有效的驱动。 其他实施例制造和驱动这些装置的方法。

    MEMS VARACTORS
    8.
    发明申请
    MEMS VARACTORS 有权
    MEMS变阻器

    公开(公告)号:US20110109383A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-12

    申请号:US12473882

    申请日:2009-05-28

    IPC分类号: H01L29/93

    摘要: MEMS varactors capable of handling large signals and/or achieving a high capacitance tuning range are described. In an exemplary design, a MEMS varactor includes (i) a first bottom plate electrically coupled to a first terminal receiving an input signal, (ii) a second bottom plate electrically coupled to a second terminal receiving a DC voltage, and (iii) a top plate formed over the first and second bottom plates and electrically coupled to a third terminal. The DC voltage causes the top plate to mechanically move and vary the capacitance observed by the input signal. In another exemplary design, a MEMS varactor includes first, second and third plates formed on over one another and electrically coupled to first, second and third terminals, respectively. First and second DC voltages may be applied to the first and third terminals, respectively. An input signal may be passed between the first and second terminals.

    摘要翻译: 描述能够处理大信号和/或实现高电容调谐范围的MEMS变容二极管。 在示例性设计中,MEMS变容二极管包括(i)电耦合到接收输入信号的第一端子的第一底板,(ii)电耦合到接收DC电压的第二端子的第二底板,以及(iii) 顶板形成在第一和第二底板上并电耦合到第三端子。 直流电压使顶板机械地移动并改变由输入信号观察到的电容。 在另一示例性设计中,MEMS变容二极管包括彼此形成并分别电耦合到第一,第二和第三端子的第一,第二和第三板。 第一和第二直流电压可以分别施加到第一和第三端子。 输入信号可以在第一和第二端子之间通过。

    Thin-film transistors and processes for forming the same
    9.
    发明申请
    Thin-film transistors and processes for forming the same 审中-公开
    薄膜晶体管及其形成工艺

    公开(公告)号:US20060118869A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-08

    申请号:US11003171

    申请日:2004-12-03

    申请人: Je-Hsiung Lan Gang Yu

    发明人: Je-Hsiung Lan Gang Yu

    IPC分类号: H01L27/12 H01L27/01

    摘要: A TFT includes a substrate and a first semiconductor layer overlying the substrate. A portion of the first semiconductor layer is a channel region of the TFT. The TFT also includes spaced-apart first and second source/drain structures overlying the first semiconductor layer. From a plan view of the TFT, the channel region lies between the first source/drain structure and the second source/drain structure. The TFT further includes a gate dielectric layer overlying the channel region and the first and second source/drain structures, and a gate electrode overlying the first gate dielectric layer. A process for forming the TFT includes forming first and second metal-containing structures over first and second semiconductor layers. The process also includes removing the portion of the second semiconductor layer lying between the first and second source/drain structures. A gate dielectric layer and a gate electrode are formed within the spaced-apart first and second source/drain structures.

    摘要翻译: TFT包括衬底和覆盖衬底的第一半导体层。 第一半导体层的一部分是TFT的沟道区。 TFT还包括覆盖在第一半导体层上的间隔开的第一和第二源极/漏极结构。 从TFT的平面图,沟道区域位于第一源极/漏极结构和第二源极/漏极结构之间。 TFT还包括覆盖沟道区和第一和第二源极/漏极结构的栅极电介质层和覆盖第一栅极介电层的栅电极。 用于形成TFT的工艺包括在第一和第二半导体层上形成第一和第二含金属结构。 该方法还包括去除位于第一和第二源极/漏极结构之间的第二半导体层的部分。 在间隔开的第一和第二源极/漏极结构内形成栅极电介质层和栅电极。