Patent ID: 6133976
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: G02F

Abstract:
A reflection-type two-dimensional matrix spatial light modulation device, comprising:i) a plurality of picture element electrodes, which are located in the form of a two-dimensional matrix made up of rows and columns,ii) an opposite electrode, which is located at a spacing from the picture element electrodes, andiii) a light modulation layer, which is located between the opposite electrode and the picture element electrodes, the light modulation layer modulating light, which enters from the side of the opposite electrode into the light modulation layer and is then reflected from the picture element electrodes (or from reflection members located at positions deeper than the picture element electrodes), in accordance with a voltage applied across the light modulation layer by the opposite electrode and each of the picture element electrodes,wherein the improvement comprises the provision of:a) an insulation film, which is formed between the light modulation layer and the picture element electrodes, andb) an electrically conductive film, which is formed with said insulation film intervening between said electrically conductive film and the picture element electrodes, said electrically conductive film covering at least a portion of a gap between adjacent picture element electrodes.