Cantilevered microstructure methods and apparatus
CA 2365986 A1 · Owner: Behin, Behrang · Inventors: Behin, Behrang; Lau, Kam Y.; Muller, Richard S.
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Cnantilevered microstructure apparatus and methods are described. An exemplary cantilevered microstructure apparatus includes a base a cantilever, and a , stop. The cantilever may be coupled to the base through a flexure so that the , cantilever is movable between a first angular orientation and a second angular orientation. The stop may be configured to contact the bottom portion of the cantilever in a contact area when the cantilever is in the second angular orientation. Alternatively, the stop may be configured to contact the cantilever in a contact area sized so that upon application of an , electrostatic bias between the cantilever and the stop a sufficient force , holds the …
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