The present invention provides a microstructure device comprising multiple
substrates with the components of the device formed on the substrates. In
order to maintain uniformity of the gap between the substrates, a
plurality of pillars is provided and distributed in the gap so as to
prevent decrease of the gap size. The increase of the gap size can be
prevented by bonding the pillars to the components of the microstructure.
Alternatively, the increase of the gap size can be prevented by
maintaining the pressure inside the gap below the pressure under which
the microstructure will be in operation. Electrical contact of the
substrates on which the micromirrors and electrodes are formed can be
made through many ways, such as electrical contact areas, electrical
contact pads and electrical contact springs.