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Type: 
Journal
Description: 
We report on the implementation of thin atomic layer deposited coatings for environmental protection and reflectivity enhancement of Al-based micromirror devices. The reflectance characteristics of HfO2 and SiO2 thin layers on Al surfaces has been simulated by Rigorous Coupled-Wave Analysis (RCWA). Reflectance enhancement, especially in the 420–675 nm wavelength region, has been predicted by fine-tuning the layer thickness in HfO2/SiO2 dual layer stacks. This engineered solution has been developed and then implemented on real micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) devices demonstrating an enhancement of the reflectivity. Our approach suggests that atomic layer deposition is a valid method for both protecting and enhancing the performances of reflective surfaces of micro-opto-electro mechanical systems.
Publisher: 
Elsevier
Publication date: 
15 Oct 2018
Authors: 

E Cianci, A Lamperti, G Tallarida, M Zanuccoli, C Fiegna, L Lamagna, S Losa, S Rossini, F Vercesi, D Gatti, C Wiemer

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Volume: 282 Pages: 124-131
Origin: 
Sensors and Actuators A: Physical