公开(公告)号：US06865313B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-08

申请号：US10435511

申请日：2003-05-09

Applicant: Minyao Mao ,  Martin Lim ,  Robert Ostrom

Inventor： Minyao Mao ,  Martin Lim ,  Robert Ostrom

IPC: G02B6/35

CPC classification number: G02B6/358 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/357

Abstract: Bistable latching actuator for use in optical fiber switching applications having a generally planar mechanism with an arm that carries a mirror for movement in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the mechanism, and a bistable mechanical latch for retaining the mirror in stable positions on opposite sides of the plane without contacting the arm. Movement between the two stable positions is initiated and damped with an electrostatic comb drive.

Abstract translation: 用于光纤切换应用的双稳态闭锁致动器具有大致平面的机构，其具有臂，该臂具有在垂直于机构的平面的方向上运动的反射镜，以及用于将反射镜保持在相对侧的稳定位置的双稳态机械闩锁 不接触手臂。 启动两个稳定位置之间的运动并用静电梳驱动阻尼。

公开(公告)号：US20020118084A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-29

申请号：US09793307

申请日：2001-02-26

Applicant: OpticNet, Inc.

Inventor： Martin Lim ,  Robert Fan ,  Long Que

IPC: H01H051/22

CPC classification number: H01H1/0036 ,  G02B26/0866 ,  H01H61/0107 ,  H01H2001/0042 ,  H01H2061/006

Abstract: A latching mechanism for a MEMS actuator as, for example, a mirror in an NnullN fiber optic switch, maintains a thermally actuated mirror in its actuated position even in the event of a power interruption by a pair of clamps, which clamp against an actuator arm. Such actuator arm is thermally actuated by a bent beam type of thermal actuator. To provide for effective fabrication using the MEMS technique (microelectromechanical system), on for example, a silicon substrate where the entire moveable structure is a suspended mechanism, the clamps are fabricated in a normally closed position. In this position they typically interfere with the line of motion of an enlarged portion of an actuator arm being directly in the line of motion or with a post and slot technique.

Abstract translation: 用于MEMS致动器的闩锁机构，例如NxN光纤开关中的反射镜，即使在通过一对夹持器的电力中断的情况下，也将热致动反射镜保持在其致动位置，夹钳紧贴致动器臂 。 这种致动器臂由弯曲梁式的热致动器热致动。 为了提供使用MEMS技术（微机电系统）的有效制造，例如，整个可移动结构是悬挂机构的硅衬底，夹具被制造在常闭位置。 在这个位置上，它们通常干扰直接位于运动线中的致动器臂的放大部分的运动线，或者通过柱和槽技术。

公开(公告)号：US20020085796A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-04

申请号：US09754940

申请日：2001-01-04

Applicant: OpticNet, Inc.

Inventor： Martin Lim ,  Weijie Yun

IPC: G02B006/35

CPC classification number: B81B7/0006

Abstract: A self-aligned electrical interconnect for two assembled perpendicular semiconductive chips is formed by a slot in a carrier chip having a notch with a metal trace. The other device chip is perpendicularly placed in the slot and has a matching metal trace. The chips are then bonded together by the traces to provide for fine perpendicular alignment of the assembled chips.

Abstract translation: 用于两个组装的垂直半导体芯片的自对准电互连由具有金属迹线的凹口的载体芯片中的槽形成。 另一个器件芯片垂直放置在插槽中，并具有匹配的金属迹线。 然后通过迹线将芯片结合在一起，以提供组装的芯片的精细垂直对准。