Practice Thermal Actuation (6.3.2) - Sensing and Actuation Mechanisms in MEMS
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Thermal Actuation

Practice - Thermal Actuation

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Question 1 Easy

What is thermal actuation in MEMS?

💡 Hint: Think about how materials react to heat.

Question 2 Easy

Name a common application of thermal actuation.

💡 Hint: Consider where precise handling of small objects is necessary.

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Question 1

What principle does thermal actuation rely on?

Mechanical stress
Differential thermal expansion
Electrostatic force

💡 Hint: Think about how heating affects materials differently.

Question 2

True or False: Thermal actuators typically have a fast response time.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the challenges discussed in thermal actuation.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a concept for a thermal actuator that minimizes power consumption while maximizing response speed. Discuss your approach and materials.

💡 Hint: Remember the challenges of power consumption and slow response time.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the trade-offs involved in using thermal actuation for applications requiring rapid movements.

💡 Hint: Think about how the speed and energy use relate.

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