3. Sensing, Actuation, and Microfabrication
The chapter introduces the critical concepts of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), focusing on sensing, actuation, and microfabrication. It explains how these pillars function interdependently to enable MEMS devices to interact with their environments, process information, and execute physical tasks. A thorough understanding of these fundamentals is essential for the development and application of MEMS technology.
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What we have learnt
- MEMS technology is built on the integration of sensing, actuation, and microfabrication.
- Sensing involves detecting environmental changes and converting them into electrical signals.
- Actuation translates electrical energy into mechanical motion.
- Microfabrication is crucial for creating the precise structures necessary for MEMS devices.
Key Concepts
- -- Sensing
- The ability of MEMS devices to detect changes in physical quantities and convert them into electrical signals.
- -- Actuation
- The process of converting electrical energy into mechanical motion to enable physical interactions.
- -- Microfabrication
- A series of processes used to create the micro-scale structures and features of MEMS devices.
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