Abstract: In described examples, a DMD includes an array of micromirror pixels. Each pixel includes a right electrode on a first side of the pixel, a left electrode on a second side of the pixel adjacent the first side, and a cantilevered beam supporting a mirror. The cantilever beam tilts on two axes of translation: pitch and roll. The mirror has: a first landed position (on a first and second spring tip) over the right electrode; and a second landed position (on the first and a third spring tip) over the left electrode, such that the first landed position and the second landed positions are 90° apart. In transitioning from the first landed position to the second landed position, the mirror maintains contact with the first spring tip while rolling from the second spring tip to the third spring tip.

Abstract: In described examples, a DMD includes an array of micromirror pixels. Each pixel includes a right electrode on a first side of the pixel, a left electrode on a second side of the pixel adjacent the first side, and a cantilevered beam supporting a mirror. The cantilever beam tilts on two axes of translation: pitch and roll. The mirror has: a first landed position (on a first and second spring tip) over the right electrode; and a second landed position (on the first and a third spring tip) over the left electrode, such that the first landed position and the second landed positions are 90° apart. In transitioning from the first landed position to the second landed position, the mirror maintains contact with the first spring tip while rolling from the second spring tip to the third spring tip.

Abstract: A DMD having an array of micromirror pixels wherein each pixel comprises a right electrode on a first side of the pixel, a left electrode on a second side of the pixel adjacent the first side and a cantilevered beam supporting a mirror. The cantilever beam tilts on two axes of translation: pitch and roll. The mirror has a first landed position (on a first and second spring tip) over the right electrode and a second landed position (on the first and a third spring tip) over the left electrode such that the first landed position and the second landed positions are 90° apart. In transitioning from the first landed position to the second landed position, the mirror maintains contact with the first spring tip while rolling from the second spring tip to the third spring tip.

Abstract: A DMD having an array of micromirror pixels wherein each pixel comprises a right electrode on a first side of the pixel, a left electrode on a second side of the pixel adjacent the first side and a cantilevered beam supporting a mirror. The cantilever beam tilts on two axes of translation: pitch and roll. The mirror has a first landed position (on a first and second spring tip) over the right electrode and a second landed position (on the first and a third spring tip) over the left electrode such that the first landed position and the second landed positions are 90° apart. In transitioning from the first landed position to the second landed position, the mirror maintains contact with the first spring tip while rolling from the second spring tip to the third spring tip.

Abstract: A MEMS logic device comprising agate which pivots on a torsion hinge, two conductive channels on the gate, one on each side of the torsion hinge, source and drain landing pads under the channels, and two body bias elements under the gate, one on each side of the torsion hinge, so that applying a threshold bias between one body bias element and the gate will pivot the gate so that one channel connects the respective source and drain landing pad, and vice versa. An integrated circuit with MEMS logic devices on the dielectric layer, with the source and drain landing pads connected to metal interconnects of the integrated circuit. A process of forming the MEM switch.

Abstract: A MEMS logic device comprising agate which pivots on a torsion hinge, two conductive channels on the gate, one on each side of the torsion hinge, source and drain landing pads under the channels, and two body bias elements under the gate, one on each side of the torsion hinge, so that applying a threshold bias between one body bias element and the gate will pivot the gate so that one channel connects the respective source and drain landing pad, and vice versa. An integrated circuit with MEMS logic devices on the dielectric layer, with the source and drain landing pads connected to metal interconnects of the integrated circuit. A process of forming the MEM switch.

Abstract: A MEMS logic device comprising agate which pivots on a torsion hinge, two conductive channels on the gate, one on each side of the torsion hinge, source and drain landing pads under the channels, and two body bias elements under the gate, one on each side of the torsion hinge, so that applying a threshold bias between one body bias element and the gate will pivot the gate so that one channel connects the respective source and drain landing pad, and vice versa. An integrated circuit with MEMS logic devices on the dielectric layer, with the source and drain landing pads connected to metal interconnects of the integrated circuit. A process of forming the MEM switch.

Abstract: A system and method for displaying an image are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a data stream representing a frame of an image. The data stream may indicate a first color pixel cluster corresponding to a first color and a second color pixel cluster corresponding to a second color. The first color pixel cluster and the second color pixel cluster may be displayed. The first color pixel cluster may be different from the second color pixel cluster.

Abstract: A system and method for displaying an image are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a data stream representing a frame of an image. The data stream may indicate a first color pixel cluster corresponding to a first color and a second color pixel cluster corresponding to a second color. The first color pixel cluster and the second color pixel cluster may be displayed. The first color pixel cluster may be different from the second color pixel cluster.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, a system and method for displaying an image are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a data stream representing a frame of an image. The data stream may indicate a first color pixel cluster corresponding to a first color and a second color pixel cluster corresponding to a second color. The first color pixel cluster and the second color pixel cluster may be displayed. The first color pixel cluster may be different from the second color pixel cluster.

Abstract: A method of operating a semiconductor device, a semiconductor device and a digital micromirror system are presented. In an embodiment, the semiconductor device comprises a grounded substrate, a memory array, and a reset driver. The memory array may be isolated from the grounded substrate with a buried layer. The set of voltages of the memory array may be shifted with respect to a reset voltage. The reset driver may drive the reset voltage and the reset driver may have at least one extended drain transistor in the grounded substrate.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, a method and system for controlling spatial light modulator buses are provided. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a bus controller includes a configurable bus interface having first and second modes of operation. The first mode of operation is configured to interface with a single spatial light modulator. The second mode of operation is configured to interface in parallel with a plurality of spatial light modulators. In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of controlling a bus includes configuring a bus interface of a bus controller to interface in parallel with a plurality of digital micromirror devices.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, a system and method for displaying an image are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a data stream representing a frame of an image. The data stream may indicate a first color pixel cluster corresponding to a first color and a second color pixel cluster corresponding to a second color. The first color pixel cluster and the second color pixel cluster may be displayed. The first color pixel cluster may be different from the second color pixel cluster.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, a method and system for controlling spatial light modulator buses are provided. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a bus controller includes a configurable bus interface having first and second modes of operation. The first mode of operation is configured to interface with a single spatial light modulator. The second mode of operation is configured to interface in parallel with a plurality of spatial light modulators. In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of controlling a bus includes configuring a bus interface of a bus controller to interface in parallel with a plurality of digital micromirror devices.

Abstract: A circuit for measuring the access time of a memory circuit. The circuit includes a storage element 908 having an input terminal, an output terminal, and a clock terminal. The input terminal of the storage element is coupled to an output of the memory circuit 900. A clock signal source 906 is coupled to the clock terminal of the storage element and to a clock terminal of the memory circuit. The circuit also includes test circuitry 902 coupled to address and control terminals of the memory circuit and to the output terminal of the storage element. The test circuitry is operable to store or generate a test data pattern and compare the pattern to data output from the storage element. In one embodiment, the storage element is a data latch comprising a clock-enabled inverter serially coupled with a flip-flop. The flip-flop in one embodiment is a cross-coupled inverter storage cell or “keeper”.

Abstract: A locking device is provided for use in preventing the unauthorized use of telephones of the type having a handset and a base wherein the calling element is contained on the inner surface of the headset. The device includes a fixed engaging element attached to a locking element by means of a strap which encircles the outer surface of the handset. An adjustable engaging element is further provided and is adjustably secured to the locking element. When the calling element is a rotary dial, the engaging elements engage the dial and prevent rotation thereof. When the calling element is a plurality of push buttons, the engaging elements engage a protective cover and prevent manipulation of the pushbutton.