Abstract:
Disclosed is a micromirror actuator that includes: a substrate provided with an insulating layer formed thereon; two lower columns spaced from each other by a designated distance, and formed on the insulating layer; a first torsion bar extending over upper surfaces of the lower columns; a second torsion bar formed so that the first and second torsion bars are orthogonal to each other; four electrodes, each disposed in four areas formed by the orthogonal crossing of the first and second torsion bars, formed on the insulating layer; two upper columns formed on an upper surface of the second torsion bar so that the upper surfaces of the upper columns are located at higher positions than the upper surfaces of the electrodes; and a micromirror located on the upper surfaces of the upper columns so that the micromirror is supported by the upper columns.
Abstract:
An electrothermal integrator and audio frequency filter utilizing an electrothermal structure fabricated by way of a micro-machining process. An electrothermal structure is a structure in which there is thermal interaction between its electrical components. It is possible to implement an audio frequency filter by properly integrating electrothermal structures fabricated by micro-machining technology and electrical circuitry, because thermal response is generally slower than electrical response. It is possible to implement a variety of filters by way of forming a Gm-C integrator utilizing an electrothermal structure and using this basic block of Gm-C integrator in general circuitry to form filters.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A thermal semiconductor fingerprint sensor and a method for thermally recognizing a fingerprint thereof are provided to increase the reliability of a verification based on a fingerprint of a user by directly sensing a temperature of a fingerprint, thereby reducing the possibility of using the fingerprint by stealth. CONSTITUTION: A detection circuit(202) reads a resistance value of a thermal resistance layer(205) and detects a fingerprint image. A secondary metal layer(205) forms a connection line for transmitting the resistance value read from the thermal resistance layer(205) to the detection circuit(202). An insulation layer(204) is formed on the upper part of the secondary metal layer(203) using a silicone dioxide. The insulation layer(204) prevents a heat transmission between the thermal resistance layer(205) and the detection circuit(202). A passivation layer(206) protects the thermal resistance layer(205) from the external.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an electrostatic actuator. A multi-layered auxiliary electrode is further arranged between main electrode and actuating body, and positive charge or negative charge is applied to main electrode, respective auxiliary electrodes, and actuating body such that electrostatic attractive force is generated between auxiliary electrodes adjacent to the main electrode, between adjacent auxiliary electrodes, and between auxiliary electrodes adjacent to the actuating body. According to the invention, distance between the induced charges is shortened, so that electrostatic attractive force therebetween increases, thereby capable of maintaining an actuating range equal to or larger than the conventional electrostatic actuator. The electrostatic actuator according to the present invention can be applied to various MEMS devices, such as an optical switch in which a mirror is formed in the actuator, a radio frequency (RF) switch, or a variable electrostatic capacitor, or the like.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A variable optical filter is provided to vary the wavelength under a low voltage by using the Lorenz force applied to a conductive wire within the magnetic field. CONSTITUTION: A variable optical filter includes a substrate(101), the first reflective body(110), the second reflective body(130), a support body(121), a spring(122), a conductive wire(123), a current supply portion, and a magnetic field supply portion. The first reflective body is formed on the substrate. The second reflective body is formed in parallel to the first reflective body. The support body is used for supporting the second reflective body. The spring is used for connecting the support body with the first reflective body. The conductive wire is formed on the support body and the spring. The current supply portion supplies the current to the conductive wire. The magnetic field supply portion applied the magnetic field to the conductive wire. An effective optical path of an interval between the first reflective body and the second reflective body corresponds to 1/4 of wavelength of an incident ray to a filter.
Abstract:
센서 시스템에 관하여 개시한다. 본 발명의 센서 시스템은, 배선 및 배선과 연결된 연결선이 형성된 유연성 재질의 기판과, 배선과 연결되도록 부착된 IC를 포함하여 이루어지는 회로모듈과; 배선 및 배선과 연결된 연결선이 형성된 유연성 재질의 기판과, 배선과 연결되도록 부착된 센서를 포함하여 이루어지는 센서모듈이 구비되며, 회로모듈의 연결선과 센서모듈의 연결선이 연결됨으로써 회로모듈과 센서모듈은 전기적으로 연결되는 것을 특징으로 한다. 본 발명에 의하면, 유연성이 있고 구현 및 확장이 용이하며 센서모듈에 어떤 센서를 사용하느냐에 따라 다양한 용도로 응용이 가능하다. 센서 시스템, 회로모듈, 센서모듈, 유연성, 배선, 연결선, IC