Integrated tilt angle sensing for large displacement scanning MEMS mirrors.
Optics Express
|November 25, 2018
Summary
This study introduces an integrated tilt angle sensing method for micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) Fourier transform spectrometers (FTS). This innovation enhances MEMS FTS performance by enabling precise tilt control, crucial for miniaturized optical systems.
Area of Science:
- Optical Engineering
- Micro-electro-mechanical Systems (MEMS)
- Integrated Photonics
Background:
- Micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) Fourier transform spectrometers (FTS) offer miniaturization and cost-effectiveness.
- Precise tilt angle control of MEMS mirror plates during piston scanning is a critical challenge limiting MEMS FTS performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and demonstrate an integrated tilt angle sensing method for MEMS mirrors.
- To improve the performance and control of MEMS FTS by addressing tilt angle inaccuracies.
Main Methods:
- An integrated optoelectronic position sensor (iOE-PS) was designed and fabricated using a 180 nm CMOS process.
- The iOE-PS integrates a laser diode, band-gap reference, quadrant photo-detector (QPDs), and readout circuits on a single chip.
- The iOE-PS was bonded to the back of an electrothermally-actuated MEMS mirror for direct tilt angle sensing.
Main Results:
- The iOE-PS demonstrated a linear response for vertical MEMS mirror plate movement from 1.31 mm to 1.50 mm.
- Accurate tilt angle measurement up to at least 5° was achieved with a resolution of 0.0067°.
- The sensor enables closed-loop control, significantly reducing system size and complexity.
Conclusions:
- The integrated tilt angle sensing method effectively addresses a key limitation in MEMS FTS.
- The developed iOE-PS offers a compact, high-resolution solution for precise MEMS mirror control.
- This technology paves the way for more advanced and miniaturized MEMS FTS applications.
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