TW200507444A - Driving of an array of micro-electro-mechanical-system (mems) elements - Google Patents

Driving of an array of micro-electro-mechanical-system (mems) elements

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TW200507444A
TW200507444A TW092134400A TW92134400A TW200507444A TW 200507444 A TW200507444 A TW 200507444A TW 092134400 A TW092134400 A TW 092134400A TW 92134400 A TW92134400 A TW 92134400A TW 200507444 A TW200507444 A TW 200507444A
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mems
array
micro
driving
electro
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TW092134400A
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Theodoor Gertrudis Silvester Maria Rijks
Marco Matters
Beek Jozef Thomas Martinus Van
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Koninkl Philips Electronics Nv
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B81MICROSTRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY
    • B81BMICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, e.g. MICROMECHANICAL DEVICES
    • B81B7/00Microstructural systems; Auxiliary parts of microstructural devices or systems
    • B81B7/02Microstructural systems; Auxiliary parts of microstructural devices or systems containing distinct electrical or optical devices of particular relevance for their function, e.g. microelectro-mechanical systems [MEMS]
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H59/00Electrostatic relays; Electro-adhesion relays
    • H01H59/0009Electrostatic relays; Electro-adhesion relays making use of micromechanics
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01GCAPACITORS; CAPACITORS, RECTIFIERS, DETECTORS, SWITCHING DEVICES, LIGHT-SENSITIVE OR TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE DEVICES OF THE ELECTROLYTIC TYPE
    • H01G5/00Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaft; Processes of their manufacture
    • H01G5/16Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaft; Processes of their manufacture using variation of distance between electrodes
    • H01G5/18Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaft; Processes of their manufacture using variation of distance between electrodes due to change in inclination, e.g. by flexing, by spiral wrapping
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01GCAPACITORS; CAPACITORS, RECTIFIERS, DETECTORS, SWITCHING DEVICES, LIGHT-SENSITIVE OR TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE DEVICES OF THE ELECTROLYTIC TYPE
    • H01G5/00Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaft; Processes of their manufacture
    • H01G5/40Structural combinations of variable capacitors with other electric elements not covered by this subclass, the structure mainly consisting of a capacitor, e.g. RC combinations
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H59/00Electrostatic relays; Electro-adhesion relays
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H03ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY
    • H03BGENERATION OF OSCILLATIONS, DIRECTLY OR BY FREQUENCY-CHANGING, BY CIRCUITS EMPLOYING ACTIVE ELEMENTS WHICH OPERATE IN A NON-SWITCHING MANNER; GENERATION OF NOISE BY SUCH CIRCUITS
    • H03B5/00Generation of oscillations using amplifier with regenerative feedback from output to input
    • H03B5/08Generation of oscillations using amplifier with regenerative feedback from output to input with frequency-determining element comprising lumped inductance and capacitance
    • H03B5/12Generation of oscillations using amplifier with regenerative feedback from output to input with frequency-determining element comprising lumped inductance and capacitance active element in amplifier being semiconductor device

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Power Engineering (AREA)
  • Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging (AREA)
  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • Micromachines (AREA)
  • Control Of Indicators Other Than Cathode Ray Tubes (AREA)
  • Mechanical Light Control Or Optical Switches (AREA)
TW092134400A 2002-12-10 2003-12-05 Driving of an array of micro-electro-mechanical-system (mems) elements TW200507444A (en)

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EP (1) EP1573894B1 (zh)
JP (1) JP4555951B2 (zh)
KR (1) KR101140689B1 (zh)
CN (1) CN1723606B (zh)
AT (1) ATE516625T1 (zh)
AU (1) AU2003283676A1 (zh)
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WO2004054088A3 (en) 2004-12-02
KR20050085452A (ko) 2005-08-29
EP1573894B1 (en) 2011-07-13
US20060050350A1 (en) 2006-03-09
ATE516625T1 (de) 2011-07-15
JP2006509643A (ja) 2006-03-23
KR101140689B1 (ko) 2012-05-03
JP4555951B2 (ja) 2010-10-06
CN1723606B (zh) 2011-01-12
CN1723606A (zh) 2006-01-18
WO2004054088A2 (en) 2004-06-24
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