Title :
Integrated assembly of smart pixel arrays and fabrication of associated micro-optics
Author :
Kazlas, Peter T. ; McKnight, D.J. ; Johnson, Kristina M.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Comput. Syst. Center, Colorado Univ., Boulder, CO, USA
Abstract :
We describe two smart pixel array (SPA) applications of photopolymers: integrated liquid crystal (LC) cell assembly and micro-optics fabrication. In our experiments, we utilize benzocyclobutene (BCB) organic resins (or Cyclotene/sup TM/), a class of thermosetting polymers developed at the Dow Chemical Company for electronic thin film coating applications. The planarization properties, refractive index (n=1.56) and high optical transmission (>90%) of BCB resins lend themselves well to our applications.
Keywords :
assembling; liquid crystal devices; optical fabrication; optical polymers; smart pixels; BCB; Cyclotene; benzocyclobutene; integrated assembly; liquid crystal cell; micro-optics fabrication; organic resin; photopolymer; smart pixel array; thermosetting polymer; Assembly; Coatings; Liquid crystal polymers; Optical device fabrication; Organic chemicals; Planarization; Polymer films; Refractive index; Resins; Smart pixels;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Applications of Lasers in Materials Processing/Broadband Optical Networks/Smart Pixels/Optical MEMs and Their Applications. IEEE/LEOS 1996 Summer Topical Meetings:
Conference_Location :
Keystone, CO, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3175-3
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.1996.540740
