Southampton University – TechConnect Briefs

Intelligent Sensors: Systems or Components?

White N., Southampton University, UK

This paper reviews the field of intelligent (smart) sensor technology and describes some of the trends that have emerged over the last two decades. The functionality of intelligent sensors is discussed, together with an assessment [...]

Higher Order Sigma-Delta Modulator Interfaces for MEMS Capacitive Sensors

Dong Y., Kraft M., Southampton University, UK

Using higher order sigma-delta modulator topologies, similar to the ones used for electronic A/D converters, and applying them to micromachined capacitive sensors is a promising approach to increase the performance of these sesnors. The paper [...]

Design & Simulation of a Mechanical Amplifier for Inertial Sensing Applications

Houlihan R., Kham M.N., Kraft M., Southampton University, UK

This paper describes the design and simulation of a mechanical amplifier used to improve the performance of a capacitive accelerometer. It comprises a long silicon beam attached to the proof mass and it amplifies the [...]