Practice Piezoresistive Sensing (6.2.3) - Sensing and Actuation Mechanisms in MEMS
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Piezoresistive Sensing

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Question 1 Easy

What does piezoresistive sensing measure?

💡 Hint: Think about how stress affects materials.

Question 2 Easy

Name one application of piezoresistive sensors.

💡 Hint: Where do we commonly monitor pressure?

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Question 1

What is the primary principle behind piezoresistive sensing?

Change in capacitance
Change in electrical resistance
Change in thermal conductivity

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to resistance when stress is applied.

Question 2

True or False: Piezoresistive sensors can be affected by temperature variations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how different environments might affect measurements.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a piezoresistive pressure sensor. Describe the materials needed, the principle of operation, and potential applications.

💡 Hint: What materials would be suitable for detecting pressure?

Challenge 2 Hard

How might temperature affect the readings of a piezoresistive sensor? Explore potential compensating methods.

💡 Hint: Consider how electronic devices adjust for temperature influences.

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