Claims
- 1. An optical communication device comprising:
a first, second, and third electrode for producing a first, second and third force, respectively; a support structure; a rigid member connected to the support structure through a torsional stabilizer, wherein the rigid member is responsive to a force; a mirror attached to the rigid member; and a first gap between the rigid member and the three electrodes so that the rigid member can move in the gap;
wherein the rigid member can selectively tilt in response to voltages on one or more of the electrodes.
- 2. The device of claim 1 further wherein each electrode can provide the electrostatic force at opposite polarities, so that at one polarity, the electrode attracts the rigid member and at the opposite polarity, the electrode repels the rigid member, thereby performing a reset function.
CROSS-REFERENCE
[0001] This invention claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/257,824 filed on Dec. 22, 2000.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60257824 |
Dec 2000 |
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