A MEMS gimbal scanner for a miniature confocal microscope

K. Murakami, Y. Kamiya, K. Karatsu, Hiroshi Miyajima, M. Katashiro

IEEE/LEOS International Conference on Optical MEMS · 2003 · 10 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

We have developed an electrostatic gimbal scanner for a unique miniature confocal microscope. The mirror flatness and Q factor are controlled by a stress-controlled silicon nitride. 12 deg. scan angle and 80 nm (PV) mirror flatness are achieved.