Design and analysis of a micro pressure sensor with optical fiber

  • Yulong Zhao
  • , Cun Li
  • , Mengmeng Hao
  • , Xiaole Fan
  • , Keyin Liu

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Abstract

We described an optical micro-electro-mechanical-system (MEMS) pressure sensor based on light intensity modulation that can be used in petrochemical and oil well area. The idea is to use light for transmission to replace electrical signals. Utilizing bulk micromachining technology of silicon, a membrane is obtained for sensing pressure and reflecting the light. The intensity of reflected light shifts when the membrane deforms caused by the loaded pressure. The intensity shift of reflected light can be measured by the photoelectric detection circuit that converts light intensity to voltage, so the loaded pressure can be gauged. The micro machining technology minimizes sensor size. Optical fiber is used to conduct light which makes the sensor be isolated from electricity. The sensor has been fabricated and encapsulated and the photoelectric detection circuit has been completed. The measurement range is 0∼20MPa and the experimental sensitivity is 7.2mV/MPa.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE 10th International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages54-57
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781467366953
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2015
Event10th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2015 - Xi'an, China
Duration: 7 Apr 201511 Apr 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE 10th International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2015

Conference

Conference10th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXi'an
Period7/04/1511/04/15

Keywords

  • micro sensor
  • optical fiber
  • pressure
  • silicon membrane

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