Optical switch
    71.
    发明公开
    Optical switch 有权
    光开关

    公开(公告)号:EP1278083A2

    公开(公告)日:2003-01-22

    申请号:EP02090242.5

    申请日:2002-07-10

    Abstract: An analog beam-steering free-space optical switch for connecting and switching a plurality of optical signals includes a plurality of optical devices and electrostatic actuators for driving the optical devices. Each optical device is pivotally borne to allow rotation around a prescribed center,
       and each electrostatic actuator includes the substrate that holds the optical devices and a plurality of driving electrodes secured to the substrate. The application of electrostatic voltage between an optical device and the driving electrodes generates electrostatic driving torque for causing the optical device to tilt with respect to the substrate around the center of rotation, whereby the direction of reflection of an optical signal is changed. The
       driving electrodes are arranged in a radial pattern relative to the electrode center. Each driving electrode is formed such that the electrode width of a prescribed outer portion relative to the electrode center decreases with progression toward the outside. In addition, each driving electrode is shaped such that the width of a prescribed inner portion with respect to the electrode center decreases with progression toward the inside. Forming the driving electrodes in this way improves the driving torque characteristic of the micromirror and extends the range of steering angles within which stable positioning can be performed by low-voltage drive.

    Abstract translation: 用于连接和切换多个光信号的模拟波束控制自由空间光开关包括用于驱动光学装置的多个光学装置和静电致动器。 每个光学装置枢转地承载以允许围绕规定的中心旋转,并且每个静电致动器包括保持光学装置的基板和固定到基板的多个驱动电极。 在光学器件与驱动电极之间施加静电电压会产生静电驱动扭矩,以使光学器件相对于基板围绕旋转中心倾斜,从而改变光信号的反射方向。 驱动电极相对于电极中心以放射状排列。 每个驱动电极形成为使得相对于电极中心的规定外部的电极宽度随着朝向外部前进而减小。 另外,每个驱动电极被成形为使得相对于电极中心的预定内部的宽度随着朝向内部前进而减小。 以这种方式形成驱动电极改善了微镜的驱动转矩特性,并且扩展了可以通过低压驱动执行稳定定位的转向角范围。

    Method of manufacturing a mirror structure
    73.
    发明公开
    Method of manufacturing a mirror structure 有权
    制造镜面结构的方法

    公开(公告)号:EP1193530A2

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-03

    申请号:EP01307643.5

    申请日:2001-09-07

    Abstract: Optical cross-connect (100) involve the general concept of a two dimensional array (104) of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) tilt mirrors (106) being used to direct light coming from a first optical fiber (110) to a second optical fiber (111). Each MEMS tilt mirror (106) in the two dimensional array can rotate about its x and y axis and is suspended by a plurality of suspension arms (450) attached to a glass substrate.

    Abstract translation: 光学交叉连接(100)涉及微机电系统(MEMS)倾斜镜(106)的二维阵列(104)的一般概念,其用于将来自第一光纤(110)的光引导至第二光纤 111)。 二维阵列中的每个MEMS倾斜反射镜(106)可以围绕其x轴和y轴旋转并且通过附接到玻璃基板的多个悬臂(450)悬挂。

    Mirror structure
    74.
    发明公开
    Mirror structure 有权
    镜像结构

    公开(公告)号:EP1193529A2

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-03

    申请号:EP01307620.3

    申请日:2001-09-07

    Abstract: An optical cross-connect (100) involves the general concept of a two dimensional array (104) of micro electromechanical system (MEMS) tilt mirrors (106) being used to direct light coming from a first optical fiber (110) to a second optical fiber (111). Each MEMS tilt mirror (106) in the two dimensional array (104) can rotate about its x and y axis and is suspended by a plurality of suspension arms (450) attached to a substrate.

    Abstract translation: 光学交叉连接(100)涉及微机电系统(MEMS)倾斜反射镜(106)的二维阵列(104)的一般概念,其用于将来自第一光纤(110)的光引导至第二光学 纤维(111)。 二维阵列(104)中的每个MEMS倾斜反射镜(106)可以围绕其x轴和y轴旋转并且通过附接到基板的多个悬臂(450)悬挂。

    Method of manufacturing a mirror structure
    75.
    发明公开
    Method of manufacturing a mirror structure 有权
    Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Spiegelstruktur

    公开(公告)号:EP1193527A2

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-03

    申请号:EP01307609.6

    申请日:2001-09-07

    Abstract: Optical cross-connect systems (100) involve the general concept of a two dimensional array (104) of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) tilt mirrors (106) being used to direct light coming from a first optical fiber (110) to a second optical fiber (111). Each MEMS tilt mirror (106) in the two dimensional array (104) can tilt about two non-colinear axes (x,y) and is suspended by a plurality of suspension arms (450) attached to a substrate.

    Abstract translation: 光学交叉连接系统(100)涉及用于将来自第一光纤(110)的光引导到第二光纤的微机电系统(MEMS)倾斜镜(106)的二维阵列(104)的一般概念 (111)。 二维阵列(104)中的每个MEMS倾斜镜(106)可以围绕两个非共线轴线(x,y)倾斜并且被附接到基板的多个悬架臂(450)悬置。

    Micro-electro-mechanical optical device
    77.
    发明公开
    Micro-electro-mechanical optical device 有权
    微电子机械光学器件

    公开(公告)号:EP1104746A1

    公开(公告)日:2001-06-06

    申请号:EP00307167.7

    申请日:2000-08-21

    Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical optical device is disclosed. The micro-electro-mechanical optical device includes a micro-electro-mechanical structure coupled with an optical device. Both the micro-electro-mechanical structure and the optical device are disposed on a substrate surface. The micro-electro-mechanical structure lifts the optical device a predetermined distance above the plane of the substrate surface. Thereafter, the lifted optical device is moveable relative to the plane of the substrate surface in response to an electrostatic field generated between the optical device and the substrate.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种微电子机械光学装置。 微电子机械光学装置包括与光学装置耦合的微电子机械结构。 微机电结构和光学器件均设置在基板表面上。 微机电结构将光学器件提升到衬底表面平面之上的预定距离。 此后,响应于在光学装置和基板之间产生的静电场,提升的光学装置可相对于基板表面的平面移动。

    ELECTROSTATICALLY DRIVEN MEMS DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR ROTATABLE MICROMIRROR
    80.
    发明公开
    ELECTROSTATICALLY DRIVEN MEMS DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR ROTATABLE MICROMIRROR 审中-公开
    ELEKTROSTATISCH ANGESTEUERTE MEMS-VORRICHTUNG,INSBESONDERE DREHBARER MIKROSPIEGEL

    公开(公告)号:EP2902358A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-05

    申请号:EP15153380.9

    申请日:2015-01-30

    Abstract: The MEMS device has a suspended mass (31) supported via a pair of articulation arms (32) by a supporting region (33). An electrostatic driving system (36), coupled to the articulation arms (32), has mobile electrodes (38) and fixed electrodes (39) that are coupled to each other. The electrostatic driving system is formed by two pairs of actuation assemblies (36), arranged on opposite sides of a respective articulation arm (32) and connected to the articulation arm through connection elements (30). Each actuation assembly (36) extends laterally to the suspended mass (31) and has an auxiliary arm (37) carrying a respective plurality of mobile electrodes (38). Each auxiliary arm is parallel to the articulation arms (32). The connection elements (30) may be rigid or formed by linkages.

    Abstract translation: MEMS器件具有经由支撑区域(33)经由一对关节臂(32)支撑的悬挂块(31)。 耦合到关节臂(32)的静电驱动系统(36)具有彼此耦合的移动电极(38)和固定电极(39)。 静电驱动系统由两对致动组件(36)形成,所述致动组件布置在相应的关节臂(32)的相对侧上,并通过连接元件(30)连接到关节臂。 每个致动组件(36)横向延伸到悬挂质量块(31),并且具有承载相应多个移动电极(38)的辅助臂(37)。 每个辅助臂平行于铰接臂(32)。 连接元件(30)可以是刚性的或通过连杆形成。

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