The present invention provides an optical micromirror device and their
array device and method for making the same. By introducing a sub coating
layer and an over coating layer with a high reflective metal layer, the
reflective layer of the micromirrors is protected from environmental
circumstances, oxidation, degradation, acid, base, and galvanic corrosion
of the micro-mechanical structures. Also the new coating structure
enhances the performance of the micromirror array device by reducing
degradation of the reflectivity of the metal layer, by providing
anti-reflection in the optically non-effective area, and by protecting
the micro-mechanical structures.