A scanning micromirror with stationary rotation axis and dual reflective surfaces for 360° forward-view endoscopic imaging

L. Wu*, H. Xie

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Abstract

We report a novel dual-reflective MEMS mirror for full-circumferential- scanning (FCS) (360°), forward-view endoscopic imaging applications. A unique electrothermal dual-folded-bimorph (DFB) actuator that can generate large rotation angles with a stationary rotation axis is employed. The fabricated devices demonstrate over 90° mechanical rotation angles at frequencies up to 60 Hz with driving voltages of less than 12 V. A fast response with a cut-off frequency above the device's mechanical resonance of 447 Hz has been achieved. FCS patterns have been experimentally obtained by combining both the mirror surfaces. The measured radius curvature and surface roughness of the mirror are about 0.65 m and 30 nm, respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
Pages2222-2225
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
EventTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems - Denver, CO, United States
Duration: 21 Jun 200925 Jun 2009

Publication series

NameTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems

Conference

ConferenceTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver, CO
Period21/06/0925/06/09

Keywords

  • Bimorph
  • Electrothermal actuation
  • Endoscopic imaging
  • Full circumferential scanning
  • Micromirror

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