Course detail

Microsensors and Micromechanical Systems

FEKT-CMMSAcad. year: 2011/2012

Fundamentals of microelectronic technology for microsensors and microsystems. Introduction into microsensors and micromechanical systems. General parameters, classification, characteristics. Fundaments of microelectronic technologies. Introduction into semiconductors and their exploiting in sensorics.
Resistive microsensors (gauges, thermistors, posistors, ...). Capacitive microsensors.
Hall sensors. Piezoelectric sensors. CCD sensors. Light emission sensor generators. Chemical and biochemical sensors (conductometric, pH sensors, ...). Special types of sensors. Micromechanical systems, manufacturing of micromechanical systems. New trends in microsensorics and micromechanical systems.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Radimír Vrba, CSc.

Department

Department of Microelectronics (UMEL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Fundamental knowledge of theory and earning practical skills how to design microsystems, microsensors and to apply methods of non-electrical quantities measurement, methodology and evaluation.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the secondary school level is required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction to sensor technics
2. Fundametals of microelectronics technology
3. Resistive sensors
4. Capacitive sensors
5. Inductive sensors
6. Generating sensors
7. Semicoductive sensors
8. Optical sensors
9. Specialized sensors
10. Chcemical sensors and biosensors
11. Microelectromechanical sensors

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Target of the subject is to present theory, principles and design of microsensors and micromechanical systems, to train how to design microsystems and their application.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

ZEHNULA,K.: Snímače neelektrických veličin, SNTL Praha, 1986

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC Bc. Bachelor's

    branch BC-SEE , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective interdisciplinary

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Radimír Vrba, CSc.

Syllabus

Introduction into microsensors and micromechanical systems. General parameters, classification, characteristics.
Fundaments of microelectronic technologies. Classification of microelectronic technologies, technologies of thin and thick films, fundaments of semiconductor technologies.
Introduction into semiconductors and their exploiting in sensorics.
Resistive sensors. General properties, model of electric schematic diagram, classification of resistive sensors, essential description of microsensors (gauges, thermistors, posistors, ...).
Capacitive microsensors. General parameters, model of electric schematic diagram, classification of capacitive sensors.
Hall sensors. Physical principle, materials for Hall sensors.
Piezoelectric sensors. Physical principle, materials for piezoelectric sensors, design and application.
CCD sensors. Physical principle, General parameters and application.
Light emission sensor generators.
Chemical sensors. Physical principle. General parameters and application. Classification of chemical sensors, description (conductometric, pH sensors, ...).
Special types of sensors.
Micromechanical systems. General parameters and application. Manufacturing of micromechanical systems.
New trends in microsensorics and micromechanical systems.

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Radimír Vrba, CSc.

Syllabus

Introduction, administration and organisation, safety at work
Practical fundamental of microelectronic technology, Laboratory project
Measurement of position
Measurement of temperatures (resistance)
Measurement of temperatures (thermoelectric)
Measurement of pressure
Measurement of flow
Measurement of velocity and rotation speed
Measurement of light
Measurement with chemical sensors
Special sensors
Consultations by lab project
Free topic