Title :
MEMS-based exposure module for continuous lithography process on fiber substrates
Author :
Zhang, Yi ; Lu, Jian ; Mimura, Akio ; Matsumoto, Sohei ; Itoh, Toshihiro
Author_Institution :
BEANS Project, Macro BEANS Center, Japan
Abstract :
This paper presents novel exposure module-based patterning technique for realizing continuous lithography process on fiber substrates. Fine patterns (better than 10 ¿m L/S) were successfully formed on the fiber with the diameter of 125 ¿m by using the exposure module. The exposure module exhibited advantages of low cost, easy alignment, high productivity and excellent compatibility with other microfabrication processes. It is an attractive patterning solution to the integration of functional devices and structures onto the fiber substrates.
Keywords :
integrated optics; lithography; microfabrication; micromechanical devices; optical design techniques; optical fibres; MEMS-based exposure module; continuous lithography process; exposure module-based patterning; fiber substrates; functional devices; functional structures; microfabrication; radius 62.5 mum; Assembly; Coatings; Costs; Lithography; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Phase modulation; Productivity; Shape;
Conference_Titel :
Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), 2010 IEEE 23rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5761-8
Electronic_ISBN :
1084-6999
DOI :
10.1109/MEMSYS.2010.5442487