Process for modifying offset voltage characteristics of an interferometric modulator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7532386
APP PUB NO 20080093688A1
SERIAL NO

11961744

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An interferometric modulator manufactured according to a particular set of processing parameters may have a non-zero offset voltage. A process has been developed for modifying the processing parameters to shift the non-zero offset voltage closer to zero. For example, the process may involve identifying a set of processing parameters for manufacturing an interferometric modulator that results in a non-zero offset voltage for the interferometric modulator. The set of processing parameters may then be modified to shift the non-zero offset voltage closer to zero. For example, modifying the set of processing parameters may involve modifying one or more deposition parameters used to make the interferometric modulator, applying a current (e.g., a counteracting current) to the interferometric modulator, and/or annealing the interferometric modulator. Interferometric modulators made according to the set of modified processing parameters may have improved performance and/or simpler drive schemes.

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SNAPTRACK INC5775 MOREHOUSE DR SAN DIEGO CA 92121

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Cummings, William J Millbrae, US 130 4870
Gally, Brian J Los Gatos, US 74 2690

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