Maximization of constant velocity scan range of electrothermally-actuated micromirror by pulse width modulated drive

Sagnik Pal*, Huikai Xie

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Abstract

Actuation of thermal bimorph-based electrothermal micromirrors by pulse width modulated (PWM) voltage is reported. PWM actuation provides more flexibility over continuous voltage waveforms especially in the case of micromirror arrays.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics, OPTMEMS 2009
Pages55-56
Number of pages2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics, OPTMEMS 2009 - Clearwater, FL, United States
Duration: 17 Aug 200920 Aug 2009

Publication series

Name2009 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics, OPTMEMS 2009

Conference

Conference2009 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics, OPTMEMS 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityClearwater, FL
Period17/08/0920/08/09

Keywords

  • Bimorph
  • Electrothermal actuation
  • MEMS
  • Micromirror
  • PWM
  • Pulse width modulation

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