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Electro-actuated microlens assemblies

US6091537A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 1998
Grant dateJul 18, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/18388
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A micro-machined movable microlens assembly is formed on undoped or pure a semiconductor substrate. The movable microlens assemblies are to be actuated using force generators which cause various mechanical degrees of freedom depending upon the type of stage suspension and actuation used.

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