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| author | Robberto, Massimo Gong, Cuiling Huffman, Jim Ninkov, Zoran Puchades, Ivan Gennaro, Mario Kassin, Susan A. Smee, Steven A. |
| author_facet | Robberto, Massimo Gong, Cuiling Huffman, Jim Ninkov, Zoran Puchades, Ivan Gennaro, Mario Kassin, Susan A. Smee, Steven A. |
| contents | We introduce our new program to develop two-dimensional MEMS arrays of individually addressable micro-mirrors (''Micro-Mirror Devices'', MMDs) specifically optimized for astronomy, multi-slit spectroscopy in particular. After reviewing the main characteristics and performance of the currently available options, Micro Shutter Arrays by NASA/Goddard and Digital Micromirror Devices by Texas Instruments, we present our planned first generation/baseline devices with 30 micron x 30 miron pixel size arranged in a 1K x 1K format with tilt angle 15 degrees. Our goal is to bring to maturity a technology capable of delivering arrays of 2K x 2K element of 100 micron x 100 micron, buttable on two sides to achieve even larger formats. In additions to MEMS design, we will develop the associated device packaging and electronic control circuitry leveraging on the extensive expertise gained in the last 30+ years by leading experts from digital imaging industry. |
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| spellingShingle | Development and Potential of new Micro-Mirror Devices Optimized for Astronomy Robberto, Massimo Gong, Cuiling Huffman, Jim Ninkov, Zoran Puchades, Ivan Gennaro, Mario Kassin, Susan A. Smee, Steven A. Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics We introduce our new program to develop two-dimensional MEMS arrays of individually addressable micro-mirrors (''Micro-Mirror Devices'', MMDs) specifically optimized for astronomy, multi-slit spectroscopy in particular. After reviewing the main characteristics and performance of the currently available options, Micro Shutter Arrays by NASA/Goddard and Digital Micromirror Devices by Texas Instruments, we present our planned first generation/baseline devices with 30 micron x 30 miron pixel size arranged in a 1K x 1K format with tilt angle 15 degrees. Our goal is to bring to maturity a technology capable of delivering arrays of 2K x 2K element of 100 micron x 100 micron, buttable on two sides to achieve even larger formats. In additions to MEMS design, we will develop the associated device packaging and electronic control circuitry leveraging on the extensive expertise gained in the last 30+ years by leading experts from digital imaging industry. |
| title | Development and Potential of new Micro-Mirror Devices Optimized for Astronomy |
| topic | Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.19175 |