Method and device for selective adjustment of hysteresis window

A display element optimized for speed, the display element comprising:

• a reflective moveable layer having a thickness in the range of about 2,500-5,000 Angstroms and a tensile stress in the range of about 350-700 MPascals;
• an optical stack comprising a partially reflective layer and an electrically conductive layer;
• a dielectric material positioned between the reflective moveable layer and the partially reflective layer;
• and
• supports positioned between the reflective moveable layer and the dielectric material and configured to define a gap between the reflective moveable layer and the partially reflective layer.

A display element optimized for decreased manufacturing costs, the display element comprising:

• a reflective moveable layer;
• an optical stack comprising a partially reflective layer and an electrically conductive layer;
• a dielectric material positioned between the reflective moveable layer and the partially reflective layer;
• and
• supports positioned between the reflective moveable layer and the dielectric material and configured to define a gap between the reflective moveable layer and the partially reflective layer,
• wherein the display element has a hysteresis window in the range of 3 volts to 12 volts.

A method of manufacturing a display element optimized for lower power consumption, the method comprising:

• providing a reflective moveable layer having a thickness in the range of about 800-1,500 Angstroms and a tensile stress in the range of about 50-350 MPascals;
• providing an optical stack comprising a partially reflective layer and an electrically conductive layer;
• positioning a dielectric material between the reflective moveable layer and the partially reflective layer;
• and
• positioning supports between the reflective moveable layer and the dielectric material, wherein the supports are configured to define a gap between the reflective moveable layer and the partially reflective layer.

A method of manufacturing a display element optimized for speed, the method comprising:

• providing a reflective moveable layer having a thickness in the range of about 2,500-5,000 Angstroms and a tensile stress in the range of about 350-700 MPascals;
• providing an optical stack comprising a partially reflective layer and an electrically conductive layer;
• positioning a dielectric material between the reflective moveable layer and the partially reflective layer;
• and
• positioning supports between the reflective moveable layer and the dielectric material, wherein the supports are configured to define a gap between the reflective moveable layer and the partially reflective layer.

A method of manufacturing a display element optimized for decreased manufacturing costs, the method comprising:

• providing a reflective moveable layer;
• providing an optical stack comprising a partially reflective layer and an electrically conductive layer;
• positioning a dielectric material between the reflective moveable layer and the partially reflective layer;
• positioning supports between the reflective moveable layer and the dielectric material, wherein the supports are configured to define a gap between the reflective moveable layer and the partially reflective layer;
• and
• selecting a hysteresis window in the range of 3 volts to 12 volts.