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Piezoelectric MEMS devices and its application as bio-chemical sensors

  • J. Lu
  • , T. Sagawa
  • , L. Zhang
  • , H. Takagi
  • , D. F. Wang
  • , T. Itoh
  • , R. Maeda
  • National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Ibaraki University

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6 Scopus citations

Abstract

MEMS resonator exhibits extraordinary high sensitivity when used as bio-chemical sensor for detecting weight of specimen, adsorption of molecules, etc. by resonant frequency shift, in which piezoelectric transduction is effective to reduce power consumption for portable applications. However, the sensitivity is deteriorated by piezoelectric film due to its energy dissipation. This paper reviews our recent developed piezoelectric MEMS resonators, including cantilever actuated by PZT and detected by piezoresistive gauge, beam resonator actuated by PZT and detected by electrostatic sensor, disk/ring resonator actuated and detected by PZT, for the pursuit of high Q-factor, high resonant frequency, and better device sensitivity. The performance of each device was evaluated and investigated. The advantageous and weaknesses of above devices were discussed for application as bio-chemical sensors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication8th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2013
Pages163-166
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event8th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2013 - Suzhou, China
Duration: 7 Apr 201310 Apr 2013

Publication series

Name8th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2013

Conference

Conference8th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2013
Country/TerritoryChina
CitySuzhou
Period7/04/1310/04/13

Keywords

  • MEMS
  • bio-chemical sensor
  • frequency shift
  • piezoelectric
  • quality factor
  • resonator

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