Design of Automatic Measuring Sensors Oriented to MEMS
Automated measurement sensors are a vital part of the overall design and manufacture of micro mechanical and electronic technologies. The use of these sensors is proving increasingly essential in the development of high performance products which must meet complex demands and stringent specifications.
The aim of automated measurement sensor design is to produce sensors which can provide accurate and consistent data and measurements. A variety of different techniques and technologies will be employed in the development and design of these sensors in order to ensure that they are able to identify a wide range of different physical properties, such as pressure, force, temperature, and other less obvious, but nonetheless essential physical properties.
In order to develop these sensors, a great deal of understanding of the physics of the environment in which they will be used is important. This understanding is enabled by various sophisticated software simulation models which are developed based on the physical behaviour of the material in which the sensor will be used.
In addition to the physical understanding of the environment in which the sensor will be used, the design of the sensor also needs to consider the aesthetic aspects of its construction. This is particularly important for applications which require the sensor to be used in close proximity to people. Sensors are designed to withstand a range of environmental conditions and must be capable of withstanding shock and vibration, high and low temperatures, humidity, as well as exposure to water and other chemicals.
The design of the sensor must consider the physical limitations of the device, its size, weight, power requirements, operational range, sensitivity and accuracy. In addition, the sensor 's voltage and power requirements must be taken into consideration, as well as its operational temperature range. In some applications, the performance of the sensor can be improved by using a wide range of materials and using the most suitable combination of these materials for the specific application. This will enable the sensor to accurately measure the physical properties being measured.
Once the sensor has been designed and developed, it must be tested and calibrated prior to use in order to confirm that it is operating within specified performance ranges. This will also enable the sensor to meter variables such as temperature, pressure and force which are subject to varying levels of stress when used in extreme conditions.
A variety of different test equipment is usually used to test and calibrate automated measurement sensors including, but not limited to, electronic balances, laser detectors, vacuum gauges, infrared spectrometers, accelerometers and airflow sensors.
The successful design and development of automated measurement sensors is a complex process and a highly specialized field. It requires the expertise of highly skilled and experienced engineers who understand the principles and techniques of sensor design and calibration, and have the ability to design and develop sensors that are capable of accurately measuring a wide range of physical properties.