MEMS mirror system for laser printing applications
US8361331B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B26/105
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A MEMS mirror for a laser printing application includes providing a CMOS substrate including a pair of electrodes, and providing a reflecting mirror moveable over the substrate and the electrodes. Voltages applied to the electrodes create an electrostatic force causing an end of the mirror to be attracted to the substrate. A precise position of the mirror can be detected and controlled by sensing a change in capacitance between the mirror ends and the underlying electrodes.
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