Abstract
This paper describes a stochastic MEMS sensor, which will be used in low S/N environments like in high temperature plants. A mass which vibrates between two counter electrodes by white voltage noise is "pulled in" to either of the electrodes by the application of pulse voltage to the mass. The direction of the pull-in is determined stochastically, and the probability that the mass is "pulled in" to a particular side depends on mechanical strain applied to the sensor structure. The behavior of the stochastic MEMS sensor was simulated using a developed simulator based on a physical model. The stochastic MEMS sensor was prototyped on an SOI wafer and the probability was measured as a function of the bias voltage. This experimental result was compared with the simulated result. Both results agree well, confirming the validity of the developed simulator and the physical model.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 261-268 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | IEEJ Transactions on Sensors and Micromachines |
Volume | 132 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- High temperature
- Physical model
- Pull-in
- Stochastic sensor
- White noise
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering