Title :
Characterization of lithographically printed resistive strain gauges
Author :
Hay, Gareth I. ; Evans, Peter S A ; Harrison, David J. ; Southee, Darren ; Simpson, George ; Harrey, Paul M.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Design, Brunel Univ., Middlesex, UK
Abstract :
This paper reports progress in sensor fabrication by the conductive lithographic film (CLF) printing process. Work describing strain-sensitive structures manufactured using a modified printing process and conductive inks is addressed. The performance of a "single-ink" strain-sensitive structure when printed on six alternative substrates (GlossArt, PolyArt, Teslin, Mylar C, Melinex, and Kapton) is analyzed. Though not intending to compete with conventional gauges in high-tolerance measurement, the structures exhibit properties that indicate suitability for novel applications.
Keywords :
lithography; strain gauges; strain sensors; conductive inks; conductive lithographic film printing; lithographic printing; lithography; modified printing process; resistive strain gauges; sensor fabrication; single-ink strain-sensitive structure; strain sensors; strain-sensitive structures; Capacitive sensors; Conductive films; Fabrication; Ink; Manufacturing processes; Performance analysis; Printing; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Substrates; Terminology; Conductive lithographic film (CLF); offset lithography; printed sensors; printed strain gauges;
Journal_Title :
Sensors Journal, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/JSEN.2005.845209
