Pts Corporation

Network Photonics, Inc.

Victor Buzzetta

Bevan D Staple

David Marinelli

A microstructure for steering light is provided that may be stepwise controlled to provide tilt positions in two dimensions. The arrangement is two-dimensional since a tilt axis may be defined as the axis along which the base is tilted to move from one of the two tilt positions to the other. At least one additional tilt position is provided that cannot be reached from either of those two tilt positions by tilting the micromirror assembly along the tilt axis. Instead, such an additional tilt position requires that there at least be a tilt component in a direction orthogonal to the tilt axis.

Two-dimensional stepwise-controlled microstructure

Two-dimensional free-space optical wavelength routing element based on stepwise controlled tilting mirrors

A microstructure for steering light is provided. A pivot member is connected with a structural film and supports a base that includes a reflective coating. A fixed rotational actuator is connected with the structural film and is configured to rotate the base on the pivot member upon actuation. A movable hard stop is connected with the structural film. The movable hard stop is configured such that in each of a plurality of its positions, the base assumes one of a plurality of tilt positions upon actuation of the fixed rotational actuator.

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Longmont, CO, United States of America

Victor Buzzetta