Sulzbach T., Engl W., Maier R.
Nanoworld Services GmbH, DE
Keywords: actuator, AFM, array, cantilever, piezoresistor, tip
Cantilever arrays probes with self-sensing and self-actuating cantilevers and integrated sharp silicon tips for parallel surface scanning were realized. Each cantilever is equipped with a piezoresistive deflection sensor and a thermal bimorph actuator enabling an individual tip-sample distance control which is demonstrated in parallel surface imaging experiments. The probe concept and fabrication is explained as well as the probe characteristics and first application results.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 2, Nanotechnology 2010: Electronics, Devices, Fabrication, MEMS, Fluidics and Computational
Published: June 21, 2010
Pages: 378 - 381
Industry sector: Sensors, MEMS, Electronics
Topic: MEMS & NEMS Devices, Modeling & Applications
ISBN: 978-1-4398-3402-2