High-Performance MEMS Mirrors
Featured Product from Avantier Inc.
Avantier’s MEMS mirrors (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems mirrors) deliver compact, high-speed, and energy-efficient beam steering performance for advanced optical systems. Designed with precision semiconductor processing, our MEMS scanning mirrors provide reliable, high-accuracy optical control for next-generation photonics applications.
Key Applications of MEMS Mirrors
- LiDAR & 3D Sensing
- Real-time 3D environment mapping
- Automotive, robotics, industrial automation
- Optical Communication
- Signal switching
- Beam alignment
- Dynamic routing
- AR/VR Display Technology
- Near-eye displays
- Light-steering projection
- Miniaturized wearable optics
- Biomedical Imaging
- OCT scanning
- High-speed microscopy
- Laser diagnostics
- Laser Projection & Scanning
- Mobile projection systems
- Industrial marking
- Pattern generation and inspection
MEMS Mirrors vs. Galvo & Solid-State Scanners
A comparison designed to help engineers choose the right solution.
| Feature | MEMS Mirrors | Galvo Mirrors | Solid-State Scanners |
| Speed | Very high (up to 30 kHz) | Moderate | Low–moderate |
| Size | Ultra-compact | Larger | Compact |
| Power Use | Very low | High | Low |
| Scan Angle | Moderate | Large | Limited |
| Ideal For | LiDAR, AR/VR, OCT, micro-scanning | Laser marking, engraving | Depth sensing, lidar-lite |
Custom MEMS Mirror Solutions
We provide fully customizable MEMS mirror designs, including:
Customization Options:
- Mirror Aperture: 1–5 mm or fully custom shapes
- Actuation Options: Electrostatic, electromagnetic, piezoelectric
- Coatings: UV, visible, NIR, IR optimized
- Scan Angle Tuning: Custom ranges & frequencies
- Environmental Options: Vacuum-compatible, hermetically sealed
- Integrated Electronics: Drive/control circuitry included
- Optical System Consulting: Full design and integration support
Avantier works closely with your engineering team to create MEMS beam-steering solutions that match exact system requirements.
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