Patent ID: 7046421

Claim:
A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) mirror device, comprising: a bottom layer, comprising: a bottom mirror layer comprising a web atop a bottom flange, the bottom flange having a reflective surface; a first anchoring pad; a top layer, comprising: a top mirror layer comprising a top flange bonded atop the web of the bottom mirror layer to form a mirror; a beam connected to the top mirror layer; a first spring connecting the beam to a first bonding pad, the first bonding pad being bonded atop but electrically insulated from the first anchoring pad; a plurality of rotational comb teeth connected to the beam; a first plurality of stationary comb teeth connected to a second bonding pad, the second bonding pad being bonded atop but electrically insulated from the first anchoring pad; wherein the first plurality of stationary comb teeth and the plurality of rotational comb teeth are interdigitated in-plane.