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A MEMS-based dual-axis tilt sensor using air medium

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Abstract

In this paper, a MEMS-based dual-axis tilt sensor, which utilizes a free-convection-based air medium, is fabricated and its operating characteristics are evaluated. The key components of the proposed tilt sensor, microheater and temperature sensors, are designed to have various patterns in order to examine an optimized geometry for achieving high sensitivity. Six different types of tilt sensors are fabricated and measured. The proposed tilt sensor operates in a wide detecting range of ±90° on two axes. Output characteristics show excellent linearity and symmetric sensitivity. Fabrication sequence is also very simple owing to its monotonous structure and heater/sensor material, thus it fits mass production at a low cost.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
Pages300-303
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems - Denver, CO, United States
Duration: 21 Jun 200925 Jun 2009

Publication series

NameTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems

Conference

ConferenceTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver, CO
Period21/06/0925/06/09

Keywords

  • Air medium
  • Convection
  • Inclinometer
  • MEMS
  • Tilt sensor

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