Unsticking mirror elements of digital micromirror device

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PATENT NO 5717513
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08370704

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A method of repositioning mirror elements (10) of a digital micromirror device (DMD) that have become stuck in an 'on' or an 'off' position. The mirror element (10) is irradiated with a short high-energy pulse of visible light. The method may be easily performed during fabrication at the wafer level, and may be followed by a passivation step to prevent further sticking.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Weaver, Douglas J Dallas, TX 4 402

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