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ArticleMicromachines2026

Piezoelectric Thin-Film Actuator for Dynamic Tuning of Micro-Optical Cavities.

Dehua Tan, Pengfei Li, Xuyang Zhou, Qingxiong Xiao, Chaohui Wu, Qixuan Zhu, Miao Lei, Ting Li, Qianbo Lu

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Article in Micromachines, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Dehua TanState Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LOFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.ORCID 0009-0007-3382-4072
Pengfei LiSchool of Marine Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Beilin District, Xi'an 710072, China.
Xuyang ZhouState Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LOFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.ORCID 0009-0006-7732-366X
Qingxiong XiaoSchool of Automation, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Beilin District, Xi'an 710072, China.
Chaohui WuState Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LOFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.ORCID 0009-0003-5267-0700
Qixuan ZhuState Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LOFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
Miao LeiState Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LOFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
Ting LiState Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LOFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
Qianbo LuState Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LOFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.

Funding

Qianbo Lu 20230008053003Qianbo Lu 2024CY2-GJHX-12Qianbo Lu 2024J236Qianbo Lu 62004166Qianbo Lu BX20200279Qianbo Lu LY23F040002
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Abstract

In micro-opto-electro-mechanical systems (MOEMS), the micro-optical cavity plays a pivotal role. As performance requirements for MOEMS devices continue to rise, these cavities must achieve higher performance levels while simultaneously reducing their physical footprint. However, existing high-precision micro-optical cavities face challenges such as high process sensitivity and conflicting trade-offs between dynamic range and precision. To address these issues, piezoelectric thin-film actuators present a viable solution due to their high precision, stroke flexibility, electromagnetic interference resistance, and structural scalability. This study proposes a piezoelectric thin-film actuator based on the d33 mode. The device adopts an island-circular structure that integrates a lead zirconate titanate (PZT) piezoelectric film with metal electrodes. By employing particle swarm optimization (PSO) to enhance displacement output and anti-gravity capabilities, the actuator achieves displacement outputs below 100 nm within a compact form factor while maintaining nanometer-level resolution. Simulation and experimental results confirm a first-order natural frequency of approximately 5.8 kHz, along with a reasonable linear displacement response across a 4-6 V drive voltage range. Furthermore, the device demonstrates functionality within a Fabry-Pérot (F-P) microcavity system, enabling active optical path length modulation through precise cavity tuning. This research provides an effective approach to enhancing the dynamic performance and process compatibility of micro-optical cavity devices, advancing the development of next-generation MOEMS systems.

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activate modulationF-P cavityMOEMSpiezoelectric actuator

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PMID41900232
PMCPMC13029169

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