ARRAY OF GRADUATED PRE-TILTED MEMS MIRRORS

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APP PUB NO 20080137172A1
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11567723

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An array of MEMS devices is formed on a planar substrate having in each of a plurality of annular regions or sectors a plurality of MEMS mirrors of substantially identical structure, wherein the MEMS mirrors in each region have an identical pre-tilt. The pre-tilt is achieved by embedding each dual-axis tiltable mirror within a pre-tilted microplatform or gimbal. In a specific embodiment, one microplatform of a preselected pre-tilt is provided for each micromirror and an underlying electrode is provided having a shape conforming with the pre-tilt. In a specific embodiment, the annular regions are contiguous elliptical or ovoidal regions. By pre-tilt, it is meant that the rest state or nonactuated state of the micro-mirror is such that a reflected beam from a fixed source is directed to the center of a target array.

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GLIMMERGLASS NETWORKS INC26142 EDEN LANDING ROAD HAYWARD CA 94545

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Fernandez, Andres San Francisco, CA 59 2259
Kindwall, Alexander P San Francisco, CA 7 437
Owens, Windsor E San Francisco, CA 2 14
Staker, Bryan P Pleasanton, CA 58 845

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