Optical sensing technique for Young’s modulus measurements in piezoelectric materials

In the design of microsensors using microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology, it is necessary to know the elastic properties ofthe materials employed in their fabrication. Reliable mechanical properties of the materials are critical to the safety and correct functioningof these microdevices....

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Autores: S. J. Pérez Ruiz, J.A. Montero Díaz, S. Alcántara Iniesta, R. Castañeda G., P. R. Hernández
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2008
País:México
Institución:Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Repositorio:Redalyc-UNAM
OAI Identifier:oai:redalyc.org:57054312
Acceso en línea:https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=57054312
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Física, Astronomía y Matemáticas
Young’s Modulus
piezoelectric cantilever
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Sumario:In the design of microsensors using microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology, it is necessary to know the elastic properties ofthe materials employed in their fabrication. Reliable mechanical properties of the materials are critical to the safety and correct functioningof these microdevices. Mechanical testing of microstructures that are only a few microns thick requires novel techniques and specializedprocedures for preparation and handling. In this paper a simplified optic sensing is used to measure the Young’s modulus in piezoelectriccantilever. This optical technique was chosen because it is the most appropriate when working with small devices, besides being easilyimplemented and low cost