Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Optical or pre-photocell system
Patent
1997-06-27
1998-11-03
Le, Que
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Optical or pre-photocell system
340555, H01J 516
Patent
active
058312625
ABSTRACT:
An article having an optical fiber integrally attached to a micro-device having spaced movable and nonmoving layers suitable for creating optical interference effects is disclosed. In one configuration, the micro-device is suitable for optical modulation, wherein the movable layer is electrostatically actuated to move towards the nonmoving layer. Such movement changes the size of the gap between the layers, resulting in a change in micro-device reflectivity. An optical signal is modulated by controlling micro-device reflectivity via a controlled voltage source. In a second configuration, the micro-device is suitable for measuring pressure. For pressure measurement, the movable membrane moves in response to pressure changes. The change in membrane position again results in a change in micro-device reflectivity. Reflectivity is correlatable to pressure. In a third configuration, the micro-device is suitable for measuring temperature. In the third configuration, the movable membrane is isolated from pressure effects by the addition of an evacuated cavity located beneath the membrane. The region between the movable and nonmoving layers is gas filled. Changes in gas pressure due to changes in gas temperature cause the movable layer to move, affecting micro-device reflectivity. Reflectivity is correlatable to temperature.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4655544 (1987-04-01), Galvin et al.
Greywall Dennis S.
Walker James A.
Le Que
Lucent Technologies - Inc.
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