Title :
A novel optimization procedure for designing of high-sensitivity piezoresistive accelerometers utilizing MNA method
Author :
Tran, Tan D. ; Bui, Tung T. ; Nguyen, Thuy P.
Author_Institution :
MEMS & Microsyst. Dept., VNUH, Hanoi, Vietnam
Abstract :
This paper presents the novel optimization procedure for designing of high-sensitivity piezoresistive accelerometers using a MNA tool called SUGAR. The purpose of this novel method is to achieve the high sensitivity device. The dimension of sensor is as small as 1.5 mm2, so it is suitable for many specific applications.
Keywords :
accelerometers; microsensors; piezoresistive devices; MEMS technology; high sensitivity device; high-sensitivity piezoresistive accelerometers; sensor dimension; Accelerometers; Design optimization; Piezoresistance;
Conference_Titel :
Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, 2009. MHS 2009. International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Nagoya
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5094-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5095-4
DOI :
10.1109/MHS.2009.5352097