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Actuator for deformable optical component

US7492077B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2005
Grant dateFeb 17, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/0825
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An actuator for a deformable optical component includes a stack of ferroelectric layers, a plurality of electrodes for applying a voltage across each layer; every other electrode extending to an associated first conductor path and interstitial electrodes extending to an associated second conductor path the first conductor path or receiving a first conductor lead, the second conductor path for receiving a second conductor lead to contact the respective electrodes.

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