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Tunable InP/air MOEMS filter with record breaking selectivity

Garrigues et al., 2006

Document ID
16621747958043792066
Author
Garrigues M
Danglot J
Leclercq J
Publication year
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MEMS, MOEMS, and Micromachining II

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We describe the design and fabrication of novel Fabry-Perot tunable filters based on a deformable structure composed of surface micromachined indium phosphide (InP)/Air Distributed Bragg Reflectors (DBRs). As compared to conventional designs, superior …
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