Practice Design Constraints (4.2.2) - MEMS Design and Fabrication Techniques
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Design Constraints

Practice - Design Constraints

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main consideration when selecting materials for MEMS?

💡 Hint: Think about how materials perform differently at smaller dimensions.

Question 2 Easy

Give one example of a fabrication method used in MEMS.

💡 Hint: Recall the methods mentioned in the chapter.

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Question 1

What is a key constraint in MEMS design related to materials?

A. Unlimited material choices
B. Limited material properties
C. Enhanced mechanical properties

💡 Hint: Think about how properties change when scaling down.

Question 2

True or False: Fabrication process compatibility does not affect MEMS design.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of mismatch.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a microscale temperature sensor informed by the constraints of material properties, fabrication processes, and electrical effects. Justify your choices.

💡 Hint: Consider common temperature sensing techniques and how constraints influence design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how a MEMS accelerometer might fail if thermal expansion is not accounted for in its design and suggest a mitigation strategy.

💡 Hint: Think about real-life applications of accelerometers.

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