Overview

The microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) industry has experienced explosive growth over the last decade. Applications range from accelerometers and gyroscopes used in automotive safety to high-precision on-chip integrated oscillators for reference generation and mobile phones. MEMS: Fundamental Technology and Applications brings together groundbreaking research in MEMS technology and explores an eclectic set of novel applications enabled by the technology. The book features contributions by top experts from industry and academia from around the world. The contributors explain the theoretical background and supply practical insights on applying the technology. From the historical evolution of nano micro systems to recent trends, they delve into topics including: Thin-film integrated passives as an alternative to discrete passives The possibility of piezoelectric MEMS Solutions for MEMS gyroscopes Advanced interconnect technologies Ambient energy harvesting Bulk acoustic wave resonators Ultrasonic receiver arrays using MEMS sensors Optical MEMS-based spectrometers The integration of MEMS resonators with conventional circuitry A wearable inertial and magnetic MEMS sensor assembly to estimate rigid body movement patterns Wireless microactuators to enable implantable MEMS devices for drug delivery MEMS technologies for tactile sensing and actuation in robotics MEMS-based micro hot-plate devices Inertial measurement units with integrated wireless circuitry to enable convenient, continuous monitoring Sensors using passive acousto-electric devices in wired and wireless systems Throughout, the contributors identify challenges and pose questions that need to be resolved, paving the way for new applications. Offering a wide view of the MEMS landscape, this is an invaluable resource for anyone working to develop and commercialize MEMS applications.

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Author:   Vikas Choudhary ,  Krzysztof Iniewski (Emerging Technologies CMOS Inc., British Columbia, Canada)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Volume:   15
Dimensions:   Width: 17.40cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.043kg
ISBN:  

9781466515819

ISBN 10:   1466515813
Pages:   478
Publication Date:   05 June 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Breakthrough Technology: Microsystems to Nano-Microsystems: A Technological Breakthrough. HfO2-Based High-κ Dielectrics for Use in MEMS Applications. Piezoelectric Thin Films for MEMS Applications. CMOS Systems and Interfaces for sub-deg/hr Microgyroscopes. Bulk Acoustic Wave Gyroscopes. Mechanically Flexible Interconnects and TSVs: Applications in CMOS/MEMS Integration. Modeling of Piezoelectric MEMS Vibration Energy Harvesters. Interface Circuits for Capacitive MEMS Gyroscopes. Electromechanical Loops for High-Performance and Robust Gyroscope System Design. MEMS-Based Novel Applications: Bulk Acoustic Wave Resonators for Mobile Communication Systems. Wideband Ultrasonic Transmitter and Sensor Array for In-Air Applications. MEMS-Based Lamellar Grating Fourier Transform Spectrometers. Microelectromechanical Resonators for RF Applications. Rigid Body Motion Capturing by Means of Wearable Inertial and Magnetic MEMS Sensor Assembly—From Reconstitution of the Posture toward Dead Reckoning: An Application in Bio-Logging. Radio-Controlled Wireless MEMS Actuators and Applications. Advanced MEMS Technologies for Tactile Sensing and Actuation. MEMS-Based Micro Hot-Plate Devices. A Wireless Sensor Networks Enabled Inertial Sensor. Passive Radio-Frequency Acoustic Sensors and Systems for Wired and Wireless Applications. Index.

Reviews

The book editors have managed to assemble a group of extraordinary authors to provide their expertise to this book. While giving an excellent overview of the history and the state of the art of MEMS technology, this book also focuses on current trends and topics such as gyroscopes that currently experience significant and increasing popularity in research and in industry. It is well written and the material is presented in a well-structured way making it easily accessible to any reader with a technical background. -Boris Stoeber, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Author Information

Vikas Choudhary is currently a senior manager of MEMS and Sensor Technology Group at Analog Devices, where he is involved in design and management of products for Inertial MEMS. He also manages a team of engineers involved in the design of high-performance precision analog-to-digital converters. Vikas has more than 18 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, including as the architect and lead designer for several RFIC subsystems such as 802.16e and 802.11n. He has held various management and design positions at PMC-Sierra, Inc., Texas Instruments, and STMicroelectronics. He has three issued patents. His current research interests are in the field of applied signal processing for high-performance analog circuits and systems. Krzysztof (Kris) Iniewski manages R&D at Redlen Technologies, Inc., a startup company in Vancouver, Canada. He is also the president of CMOS Emerging Technologies Research Inc., an organization of high-tech events covering communications, microsystems, optoelectronics, and sensors. Dr. Iniewski has held numerous faculty and management positions at the University of Toronto, University of Alberta, Simon Fraser University, and PMC-Sierra, Inc. He has published more than 100 research papers in international journals and conferences. He holds 18 international patents granted in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, and Japan. He is a frequent invited speaker, has consulted for multiple organizations internationally, and has written and edited several books.

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