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MEMS Optical Modulator

The BMC MEMS Optical Modulator was designed for use in free space optical communication systems. The modulator is a reflective diffraction grating with controllable groove depth. It is capable of continuous far field intensity variation of a reflected laser beam by varying either between an unpowered flat mirror-state and a powered diffractive-state either gradually or in a binary fashion. The device design is based on BMC’s heritage deformable mirror technology that uses hysteresis-free electrostatic actuators to periodically deform a continuous mirror facesheet. The device microfabrication process has the sole purpose of producing optical modulators in a cost-effective manner using commercial semiconductor batch processing techniques.

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Optical Modulator Characteristics

  • Continuous Surface
  • Single-actuation design
  • Analog step feature
  • Aperture*: 9 mm
  • Coating: Aluminum or Gold
  • Zero hysteresis
  • Zero group velocity dispersion (GVD)
  • Surface Finish: <6 nm
  • RMS Switching speed: <20µs

* Custom-sized apertures available upon request

  


Watch Michael Feinberg of BMC discuss the MEMS Optical Modulator at Photonics West 2012
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Customization Opportunity

Optical Modulators spanning various areas have been demonstrated and device performance can be customized to user specifications. The specifications listed below are for a device that was created for a specific need. Please contact us to arrange a meeting with our engineering team to discuss how the Optical Modulator platform can be customized for you.

 

  

Customization Example

The Optical Modulator technology has been integrated into a product developed for a specific need, namely the Modulating RetroReflector (MRR). Click here for more information regarding this product and how it can be customized for your needs.

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