TechConnect Proceedings Papers
Month: June 2012
Lumped Electro-Thermo-Mechanical Beam Model
In this paper we present a lumped electro-thermo-mechanical beam model. Such a model is important for efficiently computing the deflection of an assemblage of mechanical beams that are subject to one or more applied voltages, [...]
The Fabrication and Multi-Physics Simulation of a Novel Low Power Electrothermal Bimorph Actuator
A novel electrothermal bimorph actuator was designed for low-power (below 300mW), quick-response (below 10ms) switching application. The research work was supported by the Funds for National Key Laboratory (9140C3605101006). Three aspects about the electrothermal bimorph [...]
Application of Micro-channel Cooling to the Local Thermal Management of Detectors Electronics for Particle Physics
Local thermal management through silicon microfluidic devices, already under study for possible application in future 3D architectures for high power computing [1,2], is also a good candidate for solving High Energy Physics related issues. It [...]
The field self-calibration method of MEMS gyroscopes and accelerometers for Micro inertial measurement system
The Micro Inertial Measurement System (MIMS) is important equipment for micro aircraft and robot. The biases calibration of MEMS gyroscopes and accelerometers are an effective way to reduce measurement error. In according to error mathematical [...]
Health monitoring of flexible composite plates: a MEMS-based approach
Mariani S., Corigliano A., Caimmi F., Bruggi M., Bendiscioli P., De Fazio M., Politecnico di Milano, STMicroelectronics, IT
We propose a surface-mounted MEMS-based health monitoring system. Since MEMS sensors are pervasive but not invasive, they can be deployed in very dense arrays over the whole structure, without affecting its dynamics. With reference to [...]
Sensitive detection of nonlinear nanomechanical motion using capacitive signal down-mixing for resonant NEMS-based sensors
Nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) are emerging as strong candidates for a host of important applications in semiconductor-based technology and fundamental science. At this level of miniaturization, the electric characterization of capacitive NEMS is a challenge. In [...]
MEMS Oscillators
MEMS oscillators are now replacing legacy quartz crystal oscillators. They provide higher performance, new features, improved reliability, shorter lead times, and reduced cost. We will present the highest performance MEMS oscillator to date, discussing the [...]
Reversible and irreversible temperature-induced changes in exchange-biased planar Hall effect bridge (PHEB) magnetic field sensors
We generally investigate the use of exchange-biased planar Hall effect bridge (PHEB) magnetic field sensors for biodetection, where the sensors detect the binding and unbinding of magnetic beads to the sensor surface by biomolecular interactions. [...]
Temperature and Strain Response of a Surface Acoustic Wave Sensor
A new multifunctional temperature and strain sensor is being investigated. The new sensor is based upon Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology on a Langasite substrate. SAW sensors can be developed that respond to changes in [...]