Large-aperture, rapid scanning MEMS micromirrors for free-space optical communications

Lei Wu*, Huikai Xie

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Abstract

Electrothermally-actuated MEMS mirrors with large apertures of 6 mm and 10 mm are reported. Optical scan above 10°, divergence below 0.53 mrad and resonance frequencies in the order of 100 Hz have been achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics, OPTMEMS 2009
Pages131-132
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

  • Electrothermal actuation
  • Free-space optical communications
  • Large aperture
  • MEMS
  • Micromirror

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