PIEZO ACTUATORS FOR OPTICAL BEAM STEERING APPLICATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20190025573A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-24

    申请号:US16072164

    申请日:2016-04-01

    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include maskless imaging tools and display systems that include piezoelectrically actuated mirrors and methods of forming such devices. According to an embodiment, the maskless imaging tool may include a light source. Additionally, the tool may include one or more piezoelectrically actuated mirrors for receiving light from the light source. In an embodiment, the piezoelectrically actuated mirrors are actuatable about one or more axes to reflect the light from the light source to a workpiece positioned to receive light from the piezoelectrically actuated mirror. Additional embodiments of the invention may include a maskless imaging tool that is a laser direct imaging lithography (LDIL) tool. Other embodiments may include a maskless imaging tool that is a via-drill tool. Embodiments of the invention may also include a piezoelectrically actuated mirror used in a projection system. For example, the projection system may be integrated into a pair of glasses.

    ACTIVE VENTING GARMENT USING PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENTS

    公开(公告)号:US20190297975A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-03

    申请号:US16303386

    申请日:2016-07-02

    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an active venting system. According to an embodiment of the invention, the active venting system may include a substrate having one or more seams formed through the substrate. In order to open the vents defined by the seams through the substrate, a piezoelectric layer may be formed proximate to one or more of the seams. Additional embodiments may include a first electrode and a second electrode that contact the piezoelectric layer in order to provide a voltage differential across the piezoelectric layer. In an embodiment the active venting system may be integrated into a garment. In such an embodiment, the garment may also include an electronics module for controlling the actuators. Additionally, conductive traces may be printed on the garment or sewn into the garment to provide electrical connections from the electronics module to each of the piezoelectric actuators.

    PACKAGE-INTEGRATED PIEZOELECTRIC OPTICAL GRATING SWITCH ARRAY

    公开(公告)号:US20190033500A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-31

    申请号:US16072173

    申请日:2016-04-01

    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an optical grating switch integrated into an organic substrate and methods of forming such devices. According to an embodiment, the optical grating switch may include a cavity formed into an organic substrate. Additionally, the optical grating switch may include an array of moveable beams anchored to the organic substrate and suspended over the cavity. In an embodiment of the invention, each of the moveable beams in the optical grating switch may include a piezoelectric region formed over end portions of the moveable beam and a top electrode formed over a top surface of each of the piezoelectric regions. In order to reflect or diffract light, embodiments of the invention may include moveable beams that include a reflective surface formed over a central portion of the moveable beam.

    PIEZOELECTRICALLY ACTUATED MIRRORS FOR OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20200064555A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-27

    申请号:US16072240

    申请日:2016-04-01

    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an optical routing device that includes an organic substrate. According to an embodiment, an array of cavities are formed into the organic substrate and an array of piezoelectrically actuated mirrors may be anchored to the organic substrate with each piezoelectrically actuated mirror extending over a cavity. In order to properly rout incoming optical signals, the optical routing device may also include a routing die mounted on the organic substrate. The routing die may be electrically coupled to each of the piezoelectrically actuated mirrors and is able to generated a voltage across the first and second electrodes of each piezoelectrically actuated mirror. Additionally, a photodetector may be electrically coupled to the routing die. According to an embodiment, an array of fiber optic cables may be optically coupled with one of the piezoelectrically actuated mirrors and optically coupled with the photodetector.

    ALIGNMENT OF SINGLE AND MULTI-MODE OPTICAL FIBERS USING PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATORS

    公开(公告)号:US20190121038A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-25

    申请号:US16098406

    申请日:2016-07-01

    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an optoelectronic package that allows for in situ alignment of optical fibers. In an embodiment, the optoelectronic package may include an organic substrate. Embodiments include a cavity formed into the organic substrate. Additionally, the optoelectronic package may include an actuator formed on the organic substrate that extends over the cavity. In one embodiment, the actuator may include a first electrode, a piezoelectric layer formed on the first electrode, and a second electrode formed on the piezoelectric layer. According to an additional embodiment of the invention, the actuator may include a first portion and a second portion. In order to allow for resistive heating and actuation driven by thermal expansion, a cross-sectional area of the first portion of the beam may be greater than a cross-sectional area of the second portion of the beam.

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