Microelectromechanical VOA design for high shock-tolerance and low temperature-dependence

We report a novel tilt mirror mechanism for microelectromechanical variable optical attenuators of fast response (1 kHz) and low voltage operation (5 V) along with an improved design for low temperature dependence and high shock tolerance.

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