Practice Surface Micromachining (5.3) - Fabrication Techniques - MEMS
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Surface Micromachining

Practice - Surface Micromachining

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is surface micromachining?

💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from bulk micromachining.

Question 2 Easy

Name a material used as a structural layer in surface micromachining.

💡 Hint: Consider what materials provide strength to microstructures.

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Question 1

What technique does surface micromachining primarily use?

Layering
Etching
Casting

💡 Hint: Recall the method of building structures.

Question 2

True or False: Sacrificial layers are meant to be permanent.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of sacrificial layers.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a micro device that would benefit from surface micromachining, including technical specifications for each layer in your design.

💡 Hint: Think about functionality and how layers interact.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of material choice in surface micromachining processes, proposing alternatives and justifications.

💡 Hint: Consider factors like strength, flexibility, and fabrication ease.

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