摘要:
An electron beam actuated light modulator, including an actuatable mirror element carried by a pedestal and hinge portion, having an electrostatically more neutral first position and an electrostatically more charged second position, the mirror being actuatable in a first direction from the first position to the second position by charge accumulation, and is actuatable in a second direction from the second position to the first position by dissipation of the charge accumulation and a stop element positioned adjacent the mirror element in the first position, configured to limit movement of the mirror element in the second direction after the mirror reaches the first position traveling in the second direction.
摘要:
A method and apparatus providing a micro-mirror device configured to increase a switching frequency thereof. The micro-mirror device includes a substrate with at least one address electrode positioned over the substrate to provide an electrostatic force and includes at least one support member positioned over the substrate and extending upward above the substrate. The micro-mirror device also includes a mirror and a spring member. The mirror is disposed over the at least one address electrode and coupled to the at least one support member. The mirror is configured to deflect toward the substrate in response to the at least one address electrode applying the electrostatic force to the mirror. The spring member is spaced apart between the substrate and the mirror and coupled to the at least one support member. The spring member is operable to deflect separately from the mirror and toward the substrate.
摘要:
A method and apparatus providing a micro-mirror device configured to increase a switching frequency thereof. The micro-mirror device includes a substrate with at least one address electrode positioned over the substrate to provide an electrostatic force and includes at least one support member positioned over the substrate and extending upward above the substrate. The micro-mirror device also includes a mirror and a spring member. The mirror is disposed over the at least one address electrode and coupled to the at least one support member. The mirror is configured to deflect toward the substrate in response to the at least one address electrode applying the electrostatic force to the mirror. The spring member is spaced apart between the substrate and the mirror and coupled to the at least one support member. The spring member is operable to deflect separately from the mirror and toward the substrate.
摘要:
A method and apparatus providing a micro-mirror device configured to increase actuation speed thereof. The micro-mirror device includes a substrate, a mirror, a spring member and at least one adjacent micro-mirror device. The mirror is suspended over the substrate and configured to deflect in response to an actuation force. The spring member is suspended between the substrate and the mirror. Further, the spring member is configured to store energy upon being deflected by the mirror and is configured to release the stored energy to force the mirror to another position. The at least one adjacent micro-mirror device is positioned over the substrate adjacent the mirror and is configured to suspend the spring member.
摘要:
A method and apparatus providing a micro-mirror device configured to increase actuation speed thereof. The micro-mirror device includes a substrate, a mirror, a spring member and at least one adjacent micro-mirror device. The mirror is suspended over the substrate and configured to deflect in response to an actuation force. The spring member is suspended between the substrate and the mirror. Further, the spring member is configured to store energy upon being deflected by the mirror and is configured to release the stored energy to force the mirror to another position. The at least one adjacent micro-mirror device is positioned over the substrate adjacent the mirror and is configured to suspend the spring member.
摘要:
A micro-mirror device includes a micro-mirror and a flexure spring supporting the micro-mirror. The flexure spring is configured to store potential energy during movement of the micro-mirror that is released as kinetic energy to drive movement of the micro-mirror when the micro-mirror is re-oriented.
摘要:
A method and apparatus providing a micro-mirror device configured to increase a switching frequency thereof. The micro-mirror device includes a substrate with at least one address electrode positioned over the substrate to provide an electrostatic force and includes at least one support member positioned over the substrate and extending upward above the substrate. The micro-mirror device also includes a mirror and a spring member. The mirror is disposed over the at least one address electrode and coupled to the at least one support member. The mirror is configured to deflect toward the substrate in response to the at least one address electrode applying the electrostatic force to the mirror. The spring member is spaced apart between the substrate and the mirror and coupled to the at least one support member. The spring member is operable to deflect separately from the mirror and toward the substrate.
摘要:
A micro-mirror device includes a micro-mirror and a flexure spring supporting the micro-mirror. The flexure spring is configured to store potential energy during movement of the micro-mirror that is released as kinetic energy to drive movement of the micro-mirror when the micro-mirror is re-oriented.
摘要:
A method and apparatus providing a micro-mirror device configured to increase a switching frequency thereof. The micro-mirror device includes a substrate with at least one address electrode positioned over the substrate to provide an electrostatic force and includes at least one support member positioned over the substrate and extending upward above the substrate. The micro-mirror device also includes a mirror and a spring member. The mirror is disposed over the at least one address electrode and coupled to the at least one support member. The mirror is configured to deflect toward the substrate in response to the at least one address electrode applying the electrostatic force to the mirror. The spring member is spaced apart between the substrate and the mirror and coupled to the at least one support member. The spring member is operable to deflect separately from the mirror and toward the substrate.