Disclosed is an electronic device utilizing interferometric modulation and
a package of the device. The packaged device includes a substrate, an
interferometric modulation display array formed on the substrate, and a
back-plate. The back-plate is placed over the display array with a gap
between the back-plate and the display array. The depth of the gap may
vary across the back-plate. The back-plate can be curved or have a recess
on its interior surface facing the display array. Thickness of the
back-plate may vary. The device may include reinforcing structures which
are integrated with the back-plate.