Abstract: A print head (20, 220) includes a diaphragm (26) opposite a fluid chamber (21) having a side opening, a first end and a second end. The print head (20, 220) further includes a support (30, 32, 300, 302, 310, 312, 320, 322) extending from a floor (52) of the fluid chamber (21) to the diaphragm (26).

Abstract: A semiconductor device can include a substrate and a trace layer positioned in proximity to the substrate and including a trace for supplying an electrical connection to the semiconductor device. Conductive layers can be positioned in proximity to the trace layer and form a bond pad. A non-conductive thin film layer can be positioned between the trace layer and the conductive layers. The thin film layer can include a via to enable the electrical connection from the trace to the bond pad. A portion of the trace between the substrate and the plurality of conductive layers can have a beveled edge.

Abstract: A print head (20, 220) includes a diaphragm (26) opposite a fluid chamber (21) having a side opening, a first end and a second end. The print head (20, 220) further includes a support (30, 32, 300, 302, 310, 312, 320, 322) extending from a floor (52) of the fluid chamber (21) to the diaphragm (26).

Abstract: Systems, methodologies, and other embodiments associated with a micro-electrical-mechanical system (MEMS) Fabry-Perot interferometric device (FPID) are described. Fabricating a MEMS FPID may include fabricating a pixel plate and a reflector plate so a Fabry-Perot cavity is defined therebetween. Fabrication may include producing a capacitor plate that facilitates electrostatically moving the pixel plate. Fabrication may include producing electrical connections between plates and producing circuitry to control plate voltages to facilitate creating an electrostatic force between plates. The MEMS FPID may include stops fabricated from a conductive material and circuitry for maintaining the stops and plates at an electrical potential that will yield a zero electric field contact event.

Abstract: An electronic light modulator device for at least partially displaying a pixel of an image, the device comprising first and second reflectors defining an optical cavity therebetween, the optical cavity being selective of an electromagnetic wavelength at an intensity by optical interference, the device having at least first and second optical states, at least one of the optical states being tunable and the other not tunable.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a MEMs structure including flexures movably supporting a reflective face are disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of a spectrophotometer and methods of use a spectrophotometer are disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic device for at least partially displaying a pixel of an image, the device comprising first and second reflectors defining an optical cavity therebetween, the optical cavity being selective of an electromagnetic wavelength at an intensity by optical interference, the device having a concentric control structure comprising at least an inner and an outermost electrode, the optical cavity being controlled only by the inner electrode.

Abstract: An electronic device of an embodiment of the invention is disclosed that at least partially displays a pixel of a display image. The device includes a first reflector and a second reflector defining an optical cavity therebetween that is selective of a visible wavelength at an intensity. The device includes a mechanism to allow optical properties of the cavity to be varied such that the visible wavelength and/or the intensity are variably selectable in correspondence with the pixel of the displayable image. The device also includes one or more transparent deposited films, one or more absorbing layers, an integral micro-lens, and/or one or more anti-stiction bumps. The deposited films are over one of the reflectors, for self-packaging of the device. The absorbing layers are over one of the reflectors, to reduce undesired reflections. The integral micro-lens is over one of the reflectors, and the anti-stiction bumps are between the reflectors.

Abstract: An electronic device of an embodiment of the invention is disclosed that at least partially displays a pixel of a display image. The device includes a first reflector and a second reflector defining an optical cavity therebetween that is selective of a visible wavelength at an intensity. The device includes a mechanism to allow optical properties of the cavity to be varied such that the visible wavelength and/or the intensity are variably selectable in correspondence with the pixel of the displayable image. The device also includes one or more transparent deposited films, one or more absorbing layers, an integral micro-lens, and/or one or more anti-stiction bumps. The deposited films are over one of the reflectors, for self-packaging of the device. The absorbing layers are over one of the reflectors, to reduce undesired reflections. The integral micro-lens is over one of the reflectors, and the anti-stiction bumps are between the reflectors.

Abstract: A MEMS device and method include a mechanical plate that is raised or lowered by pivoting a lever coupled to the mechanical plate by a flexible beam.

Abstract: An electronic device of an embodiment of the invention is for at least partially displaying a pixel of a displayable image. The electronic device includes a first reflector and a second reflector that define an optical cavity therebetween, and which is selective of a visible wavelength at an intensity by optical interference. The electronic device also includes a mechanism to allow optical properties of the optical cavity to be varied. The visible wavelength and/or the intensity are thus variably selectable in correspondence with the pixel of the displayable image.

Abstract: An optical electronic device with a partial reflector layer is disclosed. The device includes a first reflector and a second reflector that define an optical cavity therebetween. The second reflector includes at least one material having a refractive index and an extinction coefficient, each ranging between about 1 and about 5 across the visible spectrum. A mechanism is included which is configured to permit variation of the optical cavity.

Abstract: A light modulator device includes a bottom charge plate; a pixel plate supported by at least one flexure, wherein the flexure is located substantially below said pixel plate, and a top charge plate.

Abstract: A spatial light modulator includes a first region and a second region. A light-absorbing layer contacts at least a portion of the second region. The light absorbing layer includes a first layer and a second layer, the second layer having a reflectivity less than about 75%.

Abstract: A micro-electro mechanical system includes a flexure, wherein the flexure is made of an amorphous material. Similarly, a method for forming a micro-electro mechanical system includes forming a substrate, and forming an amorphous flexure, the amorphous flexure being coupled to the substrate.

Abstract: A charge control circuit for controlling a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) device having variable capacitor formed by first conductive plate and a second conductive plate separated by a variable gap distance. The charge control circuit comprises a switch circuit configured to receive a reference voltage having a selected voltage level and configured to respond to an enable signal having a duration at least as long as an electrical time constant constant of the MEMS device, but shorter than a mechanical time constant of the MEMS device, to apply the selected voltage level across the first and second plates for the duration to thereby cause a stored charge having a desired magnitude to accumulate on the variable capacitor, wherein the variable gap distance is a function of the magnitude of the stored charge.

Abstract: An electronic device of an embodiment of the invention is for at least partially displaying a pixel of a displayable image. The electronic device includes a first reflector and a second reflector that define an optical cavity therebetween, and which is selective of a visible wavelength at an intensity by optical interference. The electronic device also includes a charge-controlling mechanism to allow optical properties of the optical cavity to be varied by controlling a predetermined amount of charge stored on the first and the second reflectors. The visible wavelength and/or the intensity are thus variably selectable in correspondence with the pixel of the displayable image.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system is made by establishing a flexure protection layer over a portion of at least one flexure which is located on a substrate. The flexure protection layer is deposited such that a portion of the flexure is left exposed. Contact is established between a flexure-engaging element and the exposed portion of the flexure. The remaining flexure protection layer is removed after the flexure-engaging element is patterned and etched.

Abstract: Ambient light that is modified for use in a projection system is described. In an embodiment of the present invention, a projection system includes a projection screen and an ambient light source. The projection screen reflects and/or emits one or more ranges of wavelengths of visible light. The projection screen also absorbs visible wavelengths of light in at least one other range that is not included in the one or more ranges. The ambient light source outputs visible wavelengths of light in the at least one other range. The at least one other range of wavelengths have a greater intensity as weighted by the sensitivity of a human eye than that of the wavelengths of light output by the ambient light source in the one or more ranges.