Microelectromechanical-System-Based Variable-Focus Liquid Lens for Capsule Endoscopes

作者:Seo Sang Won*; Han Seungoh; Seo Jun Ho; Kim Young Mok; Kang Moon Sik; Min Nam Ki; Choi Woo Beom; Sung Man Young
来源:Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 2009, 48(5): 052404.
DOI:10.1143/JJAP.48.052404

摘要

A liquid lens based on the electrowetting phenomenon was designed to be cylindrical to minimise dead are. The lens was fabricated with microelectromechanical-system (MEMS) technology using silicon thin film and wafer bonding processes. A multiple dielectric layer comprising Teflon, silicon nitride, and thermal oxide was formed on the cylinder wall. With a change of 11 V(rms) in the applied bias, the lens module, including the fabricated liquid lens, showed a focal length change of approximately 166 mm. A capsule endoscope was assembled, including the lens module, and was successfully used to take images of a pig colon at various focal lengths.

  • 出版日期2009-5