Variable-focal-length microelectromechanical lens

Mark J. Mescher; Michael L. Reed; Tuviah E. Schlesinger

doi:10.1117/12.305482

20 April 1998 Variable-focal-length microelectromechanical lens

Mark J. Mescher, Michael L. Reed, Tuviah E. Schlesinger

Proceedings Volume 3289, Micro-Optics Integration and Assemblies; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.305482
Event: Optoelectronics and High-Power Lasers and Applications, 1998, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

We discuss the characteristics of a novel microelectromechanical cylindrical focusing mirror having a focal length which is controlled by active and intrinsic stresses in the thin films composing it. The unactuated mechanical state of the mirror is determined by intrinsic stress levels in a SiN structural layer and a piezoelectric PZT actuator layer which are part of a doubly clamped cantilever beam. The stresses are controlled by the sputter- deposition parameters and annealing conditions. The stresses concentrate curvature in the thin central mirror portion of the beam and can give the mirror a minimum focal length of as little as 100 micrometers . The focal length is increased during actuation of the PZT layer by inducing a differential tensile stress which reduces the curvature. Theoretical results are presented which predict the maximum focal length range and operating speed for a given device design. They indicate that operating frequencies of greater than 100 kHz can be achieved for a device with a focal length range of 100 micrometers to infinity. Experimental results will verify the operating principal of the proposed device.

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Mark J. Mescher, Michael L. Reed, and Tuviah E. Schlesinger "Variable-focal-length microelectromechanical lens", Proc. SPIE 3289, Micro-Optics Integration and Assemblies, (20 April 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.305482

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