Described are MEMS mirror arrays monolithically integrated with CMOS
control electronics. The MEMS arrays include polysilicon or
polysilicon-germanium components that are mechanically superior to metals
used in other MEMS applications, but that require process temperatures
not compatible with conventional CMOS technologies. CMOS circuits used
with the polysilicon or polysilicon-germanium MEMS structures use
interconnect materials that can withstand the high temperatures used
during MEMS fabrication. These interconnect materials include doped
polysilicon, polycides, and tungsten metal.