Novel Advances in Microsystems Technologies and Their Applications

5	MIRASOL Displays MEMS-Based Reflective Display Systems Rashmi Rao, Jennifer Gille and Nassim Khonsari

CONTENTS

5.1      Preview

5.2      MIRASOL Display/IMOD Technology Basis

5.3      Principle of Colour Generation in MIRASOL Displays

5.4      Light Modulation and Electromechanics

5.5      Addressing Methods and Control Electronics

5.5.1      Conventional Drive Method

5.5.1.1      Image Update

5.5.1.2      Hold Mode

5.5.2      Low-Power Drive Method

5.5.2.1      Image Update

5.5.2.2      Hold Mode

5.5.3      Drive Voltage Adjustment

5.5.4      System Configuration

5.6      Overview of MIRASOL Device Materials and Display Manufacturing

5.6.1      Pixel Array Materials and Process Flow

5.6.2      Packaging and Encapsulation Process Flow