Transient Analysis of Snap-through Behavior of a MEMS Optical Switch

	Nanotech 2007 Vol. 3 Technical Proceedings of the 2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 3 Chapter 3: Sensors & MEMS
	Transient Analysis of Snap-through Behavior of a MEMS Optical Switch
Authors:	Y-Y Huang and Y-J Yang
Affilation:	National Taiwan University, TW
Pages:	173 - 176
Keywords:	bi-stable mechanism, transient, snap-through
Abstract:	In this work, we present the study of the transient behaviors of the bi-stable mechanism used for a MEMS optical switch. The major part of the bi-stable mechanism consists of two constrained curved structures (the double-curved beam). As the applied force exceeds a critical value, the double-curved beam snap-through to the other stable state. We use the finite element method (FEM) to simulate both the static and transient snap-through behaviors of the bi-stable mechanism. Also, the simulated results will be compared with the measured results to study the influence of post-snap-through dynamics on the optical performance of the optical switch.
ISBN:	1-4200-6184-4
Pages:	732
Hardcopy:	$139.95

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