Fiber based MEMS

Details Fiber based MEMS Fiber based MEMS

2008-11-25

2009-11-10

Cherry, Euncha P (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Deflection using a moving element

By moving a reflective element

Reexamination Certificate

active

07616367

ABSTRACT:
MEMS can be fabricated from fibers without the use of a matrix material. Devices can be built where fibers are attached only at a substrate edge (e.g. cantilevers, bridges). Motions can be controlled by adjusting the linkage between multiple fibers with weak coupling (e.g. base, tip, in-between). Driving mechanisms include base-forcing (magnetics, piezo, electrostatics) or tip forcing (magnetics). Mirrors may be formed on free ends of cantilevers to form optical scanners.

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