• DocumentCode
    2923413
  • Title

    Analysis of a split-bar torsional micromirror characteristics

  • Author

    Sridhar, V. ; Srinivas, T.

  • Volume
    2
  • fYear
    2002
  • fDate
    10-14 Nov. 2002
  • Firstpage
    667
  • Abstract
    We present the analysis of a torsional micromirror for use in optical switching applications. The pull-in characteristics and the resonant frequency variations of our proposed split-bar design show an improved performance.
  • Keywords
    electro-optical switches; electrostatic devices; micromirrors; torque; torsion; elastic recovery torque; electrostatic torque; mechanical torque; mirror geometry; optical switching applications; pull-in characteristics; resonant frequency variations; split-bar design; split-bar torsional micromirror characteristics; Electrodes; Electrostatics; Equations; Geometry; Micromirrors; Mirrors; Resonant frequency; Shape; Torque; Voltage;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2002. LEOS 2002. The 15th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
  • ISSN
    1092-8081
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-7500-9
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/LEOS.2002.1159482
  • Filename
    1159482