Two novel MEMS actuator systems for self-aligned integrated 3D optical coherent tomography scanners

Aleksandar Jovic*, Gregory Pandraud, Nuria Sanchez, Juan Sancho, Kirill Zinoviev, Jose L. Rubio, Eduardo Margallo, Pasqualina M. Sarro

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volumeConference contributionScientificpeer-review

4 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Two novel MEMS actuator systems (a torsional one and a deflecting one) for a new self-aligned integrated 3D optical coherent tomography (OCT) scanner are reported. These new systems, with a footprint of 2.5mm×2.5 mm each, provide a χ and y scanning range of 730 μm (tilting range of 8°) with an average power consumption of 150 mW. As the device integrates a silicon collimating micro lens, an optical waveguide and a MEMS actuator system on a single chip, it provides a considerable decrease in optical losses thanks to the intrinsic alignment obtained during fabrication, while significantly reducing the complexity and time that assembly and packaging of separate components demand, therefore making fully integrated, miniaturized 3D OCT scanners feasible.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMEMS 2017
Subtitle of host publication2017 IEEE 30th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherIEEE
Pages797-800
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-5090-5078-9
Publication statusPublished - 23 Feb 2017
EventMEMS 2017: 30th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems - Rio Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Duration: 22 Jan 201726 Jan 2017
Conference number: 30

Conference

ConferenceMEMS 2017
Abbreviated titleIEEE MEMS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas, NV
Period22/01/1726/01/17

Keywords

  • Fasteners
  • Actuators
  • Micromechanical devices
  • Optical device fabrication
  • Silicon
  • Optical imaging
  • Lenses

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Two novel MEMS actuator systems for self-aligned integrated 3D optical coherent tomography scanners'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this