Published January 2005 | Version v1
Journal article

Using bias superposition to test a thick film conductance sensor

  • 1. Centre for Microsystems Research, Lancaster Univeristy, Lancaster, LA1 4YR (United Kingdom)

Description

A novel on-line monitoring technique for a range of MEMS and integrated sensor systems is presented based on the injection of a test stimuli into the bias structure of transducer functions. The technique 'Bias Superposition' utilises both signal injection and signal extraction techniques to achieve an indication of structural integrity of the transducer and interface. The technique has been successfully applied to a thick film conductance sensor

Availability note (English)

Available online at http://stacks.iop.org/1742-6596/15/161/jpconf5_15_027.pdf or at the Web site for the Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online) (ISSN 1742-6596) http://www.iop.org/

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online)
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 161-166
ISSN
1742-6596

Conference

Title
13. conference on sensors and their applications
Dates
6-8 Sep 2005
Place
Medway (United Kingdom)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
37000518
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ELECTROMECHANICS; FILMS; INTERFACES; MEASURING METHODS; MICROSTRUCTURE; MONITORING; ON-LINE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS; SIGNALS; TRANSDUCERS
Descriptors DEC
MECHANICS; ON-LINE SYSTEMS