High-fill-factor, tip-tilt-piston micromirror array with hidden bimorph actuators and surface mounting capability

TitleHigh-fill-factor, tip-tilt-piston micromirror array with hidden bimorph actuators and surface mounting capability
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2009
AuthorsJia, K., S. Pal, and H. Xie
Conference NameOptical MEMS and Nanophotonics, 2009 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on
Date Published08/2009
Conference LocationClearwater Beach, FL
Keywordsactuators, bimorph actuators, fill-factor, hidden actuators, micromirrors, optical arrays, optical design techniques, optical fabrication, surface mount technology, surface mounting, tip-tilt-piston micromirror array
Abstract

This paper presents the design, fabrication method and experimental results of electrothermal bimorph-actuated micromirror arrays with tip-tilt-piston capability, hidden actuators, and 88% area fill factor.

DOI10.1109/OMEMS.2009.5338594