Control of a quasi-static MEMS Mirror for raster scanning projection applications

The angular motion of quasi-static micromirrors used for raster scanning projection applications is typically affected by undesired oscillations related to high-frequency resonant modes triggered by the sawtooth-like driving signal. This paper proposes a novel closed-loop tracking controller for imp...

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Main Authors: Riccardo Antonello, Roberto Oboe, Daniele D’Elia, Luca Molinari
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:International Journal of Optomechatronics
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15599612.2024.2386991
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description The angular motion of quasi-static micromirrors used for raster scanning projection applications is typically affected by undesired oscillations related to high-frequency resonant modes triggered by the sawtooth-like driving signal. This paper proposes a novel closed-loop tracking controller for improving the linearity of the trace motion, and hence the image brightness. It includes a feedforward action to achieve the required tracking performance under nominal conditions, and a feedback control for robustness against disturbances and other nonidealities. Notch filtering prevents resonance-induced ringing. The simplicity of the architecture enables an easy implementation on FPGA or ASIC. Experimental tests carried out on two different micromirrors with Lead-Zirconate-Titanate (PZT) piezoelectric actuation and piezoresistive sensing demonstrate an average linearity of [Formula: see text] and reproducibility of [Formula: see text] for sawtooth reference trajectories with up to [Formula: see text] amplitude and 120 Hz frequency, thus meeting the performance requirements mandated by the standards for high-resolutions projection applications.
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spelling doaj-art-01316b7a54904dd4b955c2bc6c41bbe02025-08-20T02:49:50ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Optomechatronics1559-96121559-96202024-12-0118110.1080/15599612.2024.2386991Control of a quasi-static MEMS Mirror for raster scanning projection applicationsRiccardo Antonello0Roberto Oboe1Daniele D’Elia2Luca Molinari3Department of Management and Engineering, University of Padova, Vicenza, ItalyDepartment of Management and Engineering, University of Padova, Vicenza, ItalyMEMS and Sensor Group, STMicroelectronics, ItalyMEMS and Sensor Group, STMicroelectronics, ItalyThe angular motion of quasi-static micromirrors used for raster scanning projection applications is typically affected by undesired oscillations related to high-frequency resonant modes triggered by the sawtooth-like driving signal. This paper proposes a novel closed-loop tracking controller for improving the linearity of the trace motion, and hence the image brightness. It includes a feedforward action to achieve the required tracking performance under nominal conditions, and a feedback control for robustness against disturbances and other nonidealities. Notch filtering prevents resonance-induced ringing. The simplicity of the architecture enables an easy implementation on FPGA or ASIC. Experimental tests carried out on two different micromirrors with Lead-Zirconate-Titanate (PZT) piezoelectric actuation and piezoresistive sensing demonstrate an average linearity of [Formula: see text] and reproducibility of [Formula: see text] for sawtooth reference trajectories with up to [Formula: see text] amplitude and 120 Hz frequency, thus meeting the performance requirements mandated by the standards for high-resolutions projection applications.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15599612.2024.2386991MEMS micromirrorslaser beam raster scanning systemstracking control loopspiezoelectric actuationpiezoresistive sensing
spellingShingle Riccardo Antonello
Roberto Oboe
Daniele D’Elia
Luca Molinari
Control of a quasi-static MEMS Mirror for raster scanning projection applications
International Journal of Optomechatronics
MEMS micromirrors
laser beam raster scanning systems
tracking control loops
piezoelectric actuation
piezoresistive sensing
title Control of a quasi-static MEMS Mirror for raster scanning projection applications
title_full Control of a quasi-static MEMS Mirror for raster scanning projection applications
title_fullStr Control of a quasi-static MEMS Mirror for raster scanning projection applications
title_full_unstemmed Control of a quasi-static MEMS Mirror for raster scanning projection applications
title_short Control of a quasi-static MEMS Mirror for raster scanning projection applications
title_sort control of a quasi static mems mirror for raster scanning projection applications
topic MEMS micromirrors
laser beam raster scanning systems
tracking control loops
piezoelectric actuation
piezoresistive sensing
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15599612.2024.2386991
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