摘要:
A micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) device is provided. The MEMS device includes: a stage which operates in a vibration mode; an axle which supports the stage and allows rotation of the stage; and a capacitive sensor which detects rotation of the stage. The capacitive sensor includes: a sensing arm which extends from the stage; driving combs which extend from the sensing arm and rotated together with the stage; fixed combs which are fixedly supported for engagement with the driving combs, the fixed combs including surfaces overlapping opposite surfaces of the driving combs in accordance with the rotation of the driving combs; and a capacitance sensing portion which detects a capacitance change of the driving combs and the fixed combs. Therefore, the MEMS device performs precise scanning by structurally preventing deformation of the stage having a light reflecting surface.
摘要:
A micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) device is provided. The MEMS device includes: a stage which operates in a vibration mode; an axle which supports the stage and allows rotation of the stage; and a capacitive sensor which detects rotation of the stage. The capacitive sensor includes: a sensing arm which extends from the stage; driving combs which extend from the sensing arm and rotated together with the stage; fixed combs which are fixedly supported for engagement with the driving combs, the fixed combs including surfaces overlapping opposite surfaces of the driving combs in accordance with the rotation of the driving combs; and a capacitance sensing portion which detects a capacitance change of the driving combs and the fixed combs. Therefore, the MEMS device performs precise scanning by structurally preventing deformation of the stage having a light reflecting surface.
摘要:
A method of manufacturing a coil for a micro-actuator. The method of manufacturing a coil for a micro-actuator includes preparing a substrate, forming a plurality of trenches for forming a coil on the substrate, covering portions on the substrate with a masking layer except for the plurality of trenches, electroplating the plurality of trenches with a conductive material, and forming a passivation layer on the substrate. Consistent with the method, variations in sections of a coil can be reduced by minimizing bending and warping of a wafer, and therefore a driving current applied to a coil and power consumption can be reduced.
摘要:
A micro-electro mechanical system (MEMS) device and a method of forming comb electrodes of the MEMS device are provided. The method includes forming a plurality of parallel trenches at regular intervals in one side of a first silicon substrate so as to define alternating first and second regions at different heights on the one side of the first silicon substrate, oxidizing the first silicon substrate in order to form an oxide layer in the first and second regions having different heights, forming a polysilicon layer on the oxide layer to at least fill up the trenches so as to level the oxide layer having different heights, bonding a second silicon substrate directly to a top surface of the polysilicon layer, selectively etching the second silicon substrate and the polysilicon layer using a first mask so as to form upper comb electrodes vertically aligned with the first regions, selectively etching the first silicon substrate using a second mask so as to form lower comb electrodes vertically aligned with the second regions, and removing the oxide layer interposed between the upper comb electrodes and the lower comb electrodes.
摘要:
A rotary gyroscope includes a base plate, an intermediate structure, including a driven element floating over the base plate and supported by a driving supporter radially extending therefrom, the driven element performing an oscillating motion with respect to a first axis, which is normal to a center plane thereof, a driving electrode driving the driven element, and a sensing element disposed in the driven element and connected to the driven element by a sensing connector to oscillate together with the driven element and concurrently to perform a sensing motion with respect to a third axis, which is normal to the first axis and any second axis, which is parallel to a center plane, due to a Coriolis force when an angular velocity is inputted from the second axis, and a cover covering the intermediate structure and having a sensing electrode to detect the sensing motion of the sensing element.
摘要:
A micro-electro mechanical system (MEMS) switch having a single anchor is provided. The MEMS switch includes a substrate; grounding lines installed on the substrate to be distant away from each other; signal transmission lines positioned at predetermined intervals between the grounding lines; an anchor placed between the signal transmission lines; a driving electrode that encircles the anchor while not being in contact with the anchor, the signal transmission lines and the grounding lines; and a moving plate that is positioned on the driving electrode to be overlapped with portions of the signal transmission lines, and connected to the anchor elastically.
摘要:
A two-axis scanner includes: a base; a stage disposed on the base on an auxiliary frame; and a stage actuator between the base and the stage. The stage actuator includes: a first stationary part; a horizontally movable frame surrounded by the auxiliary frame; a first horizontal deformable torsion spring disposed between the first stationary part and the horizontally movable frame; and a horizontal driver actuating the horizontally movable frame. A first vertical deformable torsion spring is disposed between the horizontally movable frame and the auxiliary frame; a vertically movable frame surrounds the auxiliary frame, a second horizontal deformable torsion spring is disposed between the auxiliary frame and the vertically movable frame; wherein a second vertical deformable torsion spring is between the vertically movable frame and a second stationary part at sides of the vertically movable frame; and a vertical driver actuates the vertically movable frame.
摘要:
A method of forming a via hole through a glass wafer includes depositing a material layer on an outer surface of the glass wafer, the material layer having a selection ratio higher than that of the glass wafer, forming a via-patterned portion on one side of the material layer, performing a first etching in which the via-patterned portion is etched to form a preliminary via hole, eliminating any remaining patterning material used in the formation of the via-patterned portion, performing a second etching in which the preliminary via hole is etched to form a via hole having a smooth surface and extending through the glass wafer, and eliminating the material layer. The method according to the present invention is able to form a via hole through a glass wafer without allowing formation of an undercut or minute cracks, thereby increasing the yield and reliability of MEMS elements.
摘要:
A method of manufacturing a floating structure capable of providing increased device yield. The method includes: a) forming an insulation film, a predetermined area of which is removed, between a first substrate and a second substrate; and b) forming a floating structure in the removed predetermined area.
摘要:
Method for fabricating a gyroscope including: fabricating a SMS wafer where a first wafer, a metal film, and a second wafer are sequentially stacked; forming a cantilever or a bridge shaped-structure on the relevant portion of the first wafer through the photolithography process; attaching to the surface of the first wafer, a first cap made of glass and having a predetermined space for sealing the movable structure in a vacuum state; separating and removing the metal film and the second wafer from the first wafer; and attaching to the backside of the first wafer, the second cap which is structurally and materially symmetric to the first cap. The SMS wafer is fabricated by depositing the metal film on the second wafer and bonding the first wafer on the metal film using metal paste or material of polymer series. With lower material costs, improvements in performance and characteristics can be achieved.