摘要:
A micromechanical contact load force sensor is disclosed. The force sensor comprises an array of capacitive load cells on a substrate. The force sensor is able to sense high loads, on the order on 10.sup.9 N/m.sup.2, and distribute the load over a suitable number of the cells of the array while minimizing crosstalk between adjacent cells. The force sensor is useful in biological and robotic applications.
摘要翻译:公开了一种微机械接触载荷力传感器。 力传感器包括在衬底上的电容式负载单元的阵列。 力传感器能够以109 N / m2的顺序感测高负载,并将负载分布在阵列的适当数量的单元上,同时最小化相邻单元之间的串扰。 力传感器可用于生物和机器人应用。
摘要:
Trenches which reduce or eliminate force and sensitivity associated with proof mass motion normal to the substrate as a result of voltage transients is disclosed. The trenches provide increased separation between interleaved comb electrodes and the substrate, and thereby also reduce the comb lift to drive ratio. The trenches are typically formed directly below the interleaved comb electrodes, but may also be formed below other suspended portions. Trench depth is from 6-10 microns and provides a comb electrode to substrate separation of approximately 8.5-12.5 microns.