MEMS 103 - Microsystems and Electronics

PROGRAM: Electronics and Computer Technology/Electrical Engineering Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2021

This course will introduce the use of MEMS devices as sensors and actuators and how they would interface with electronics, strain gauges, pressure sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes, capacitive and piezo resistive sensing will be addressed. Electrical and mechanical properties will be evaluated to see how mechanical properties can be translated to electrical inputs and outputs. Electronics utilized to measure sensors and excite transducers will be used to interface with electronics and tested.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Understand history of microsystems sensors, transducers, and actuators.
Describe how microsystems work.
Understand the uniqueness of the micro-scale.
Describe sensors and how they are built.
Know microfabrication processes.
Understand how noise impacts circuit performance.
Analyze circuit designs used to amplify sensor signals.
Test microsystem models and devices to better understand functionality.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Introduction to Microsystems
Introduction to Microfabrication Sensor Specifications and Functionality
A Brief History of Microsystems
Snapshot of Microsystems Today
Signal Amplification
The Uniqueness of the Micro-Scale
System Noise Microsystems, Biology, and Medicine
Characterization Techniques

GRADING POLICY
A……………90-100

B…………….80-89

C…………….70-79

D……………60-69

F…………….0-59

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MEMS 103 - Microsystems and Electronics