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A micromirror device with post-fabrication re-adjustable pull-in parameters

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Abstract

In prevalent torsion actuators the angular travel range and pull-in instability are set and cannot be changed once the device is fabricated. The current work presents a novel adjustable micromirror device. By using multiple electrodes, the novel design allows continuous and reversible adjustment of the electromechanical response and pull-in instability of a fabricated device. This response adjustment is demonstrated on a torsion micromirror device and it is used for analog adjustment of the stable angular travel range of micromirror. In addition, the inherent properties of the device enable simple duty cycle modulation of the dynamic response that can be used for gray-scale control.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTRANSDUCERS 2003 - 12th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, Digest of Technical Papers
Pages1478-1481
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)0780377311, 9780780377318
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Event12th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2003 - Digest of Technical Papers - Boston, United States
Duration: 8 Jun 200312 Jun 2003

Publication series

NameTRANSDUCERS 2003 - 12th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, Digest of Technical Papers
Volume2

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2003 - Digest of Technical Papers
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period8/06/0312/06/03

Keywords

  • Actuators
  • Capacitors
  • Displays
  • Electrodes
  • Electrostatics
  • Micromirrors
  • Optical attenuators
  • Telephony
  • Torque
  • Voltage

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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