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2.3. Emergence of Micromachining

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  1. 1.

    What is micromachining?

    Hint

    Think about tiny machines.

  2. 2.

    Name one type of micromachining.

    Hint

    There are two main types we discussed.

  3. 3.

    What does micromachining refer to?

    • Fabrication of large-scale machines
    • Creating microscale mechanical components
    • Developing software applications
    Hint

    Think small machinery.

  4. 4.

    True or False: Surface micromachining involves etching material away.

    • True
    • False
    Hint

    Remember the difference between adding and removing.

  5. 5.

    Design a simple MEMS device using both bulk and surface micromachining. Describe the components and their functions.

    Hint

    Consider the role of material removal and addition in your design.

  6. 6.

    Evaluate the impact of capacitive sensors on the advancement of consumer electronics. Provide examples.

    Hint

    Think of everyday devices that rely on these sensors.

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70%

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