Microelectromechanical-system-based variable-focus liquid lens for capsule endoscopes

Sang Won Seo, Seungoh Han, Jun Ho Seo, Young Mok Kim, Moon Sik Kang, Nam Ki Min, Woo Beom Choi, Man Young Sung

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Abstract

A liquid lens based on the electrowetting phenomenon was designed to be cylindrical to minimize dead area. The lens was fabricated with microelectromechanical-system (MEMS) technology using silicon thin film and wafer bonding processes. A multiple dielectric layer comprising Teflon, silicon nitride, and thermal oxide was formed on the cylinder wall. With a change of 11 Vrms in the applied bias, the lens module, including the fabricated liquid lens, showed a focal length change of approximately 166mm. A capsule endoscope was assembled, including the lens module, and was successfully used to take images of a pig colon at various focal lengths.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)524041-524044
Number of pages4
JournalJapanese journal of applied physics
Volume48
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009 May

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • General Physics and Astronomy

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