An on-chip micromagnet frictionometer based on magnetically driven colloids for nano-bio interfaces

Lab on a Chip ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (18) ◽  
pp. 3485-3492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinghao Hu ◽  
Sandhya Rani Goudu ◽  
Sri Ramulu Torati ◽  
Byeonghwa Lim ◽  
Kunwoo Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Frictional Force ◽  
Electromechanical System ◽  
Magnetic Forces ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
On Chip ◽  
Micro Electromechanical System

A novel method based on remotely controlled magnetic forces of bio-functionalized superparamagnetic colloids using micromagnet arrays was devised to measure frictional force at the sub-picoNewton (pN) scale for bio-nano-/micro-electromechanical system (bio-NEMS/MEMS) interfaces in liquid.

scholarly journals An Automatic Offset Calibration Method for Differential Charge-Based Capacitance Measurement

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Umberto Ferlito ◽  
Alfio Dario Grasso ◽  
Michele Vaiana ◽  
Giuseppe Bruno
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Output Voltage ◽  
Process Variations ◽  
Calibration Method ◽  
Capacitance Measurement ◽  
Effective Technique ◽  
Fully Integrated ◽  
Front End ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
On Chip

Charge-Based Capacitance Measurement (CBCM) technique is a simple but effective technique for measuring capacitance values down to the attofarad level. However, when adopted for fully on-chip implementation, this technique suffers output offset caused by mismatches and process variations. This paper introduces a novel method that compensates the offset of a fully integrated differential CBCM electronic front-end. After a detailed theoretical analysis of the differential CBCM topology, we present and discuss a modified architecture that compensates mismatches and increases robustness against mismatches and process variations. The proposed circuit has been simulated using a standard 130-nm technology and shows a sensitivity of 1.3 mV/aF and a 20× reduction of the standard deviation of the differential output voltage as compared to the traditional solution.

A fractal micro-electromechanical system and its pull-in stability

2021 ◽  
pp. 146134842098404
Author(s):  
Dan Tian ◽  
Chun-Hui He
Keyword(s):  
Fractal Model ◽  
Electromechanical System ◽  
Normal Operation ◽  
Fractal Derivative ◽  
Operation Period ◽  
Micro Electromechanical System

Pull-in instability occurs in a micro-electromechanical system, and it greatly hinders its normal operation. A fractal modification is suggested to make the system stable in all operation period. A fractal model is established using a fractal derivative, and the results show that by suitable fabrication of the micro-electromechanical system device, the pull-in instability can be converted into a novel state of pull-in stability.

On-Chip Fabrication of None-Dead-Volume Microtips for ESI-MS Applications

2007 ◽  
Vol 121-123 ◽  
pp. 611-614
Author(s):  
Che Hsin Lin ◽  
Jen Taie Shiea ◽  
Yen Lieng Lin
Keyword(s):  
Surface Tension ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Microfluidic Channel ◽  
Dead Volume ◽  
Esi Ms ◽  
Rapid Fabrication ◽  
Chip Fabrication ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
On Chip ◽  
Highly Uniform

This paper proposes a novel method to on-chip fabricate a none-dead-volume microtip for ESI-MS applications. The microfluidic chip and ESI tip are fabricated in low-cost plastic based materials using a simple and rapid fabrication process. A constant-speed-pulling method is developed to fabricate the ESI tip by pulling mixed PMMA glue using a 30-μm stainless wire through the pre-formed microfluidic channel. The equilibrium of surface tension of PMMA glue will result in a sharp tip after curing. A highly uniform micro-tip can be formed directly at the outlet of the microfluidic channel with minimum dead-volume zone. Detection of caffeine, myoglobin, lysozyme and cytochrome C biosamples confirms the microchip device can be used for high resolution ESI-MS applications.

Fabrication of a Micro-Electromechanical System-Based Acetone Gas Sensor Using CeO2 Nanodot-Decorated WO3 Nanowires

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 14095-14104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaiping Yuan ◽  
Cheng-Yu Wang ◽  
Li-Yuan Zhu ◽  
Qi Cao ◽  
Jia-He Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Sensor ◽  
Electromechanical System ◽  
Micro Electromechanical System

A bionic micro-electromechanical system piezo-resistive vector hydrophone that suppresses vibration noise

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 115007
Author(s):  
Jinlong Song ◽  
Renxin Wang ◽  
Guojun Zhang ◽  
Zhenzhen Shang ◽  
Lansheng Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electromechanical System ◽  
Vector Hydrophone ◽  
Micro Electromechanical System ◽  
Vibration Noise

Design and TEM Simulation of a MEMS Based Microcantilever Cardiac Marker Sensor

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sree Vidhya ◽  
Gideon Praveen Kumar ◽  
Lazar Mathew
Keyword(s):  
System Design ◽  
Dna Hybridization ◽  
Electromechanical System ◽  
Antigen Binding ◽  
Cardiac Marker ◽  
Important Principle ◽  
Micro Electromechanical System ◽  
Geometric Variation ◽  
Proportional Decrease ◽  
Simulation Package

Piezoresistive actuation of a microcantilever induced by biomolecular binding such as DNA hybridization and antibody-antigen binding is an important principle useful in biosensing applications. As the magnitude of the forces exerted is small, increasing the sensitivity of the microcantilever becomes critical. In this paper, we are considering to achieve this by geometric variation in the cantilever. The sensitivity of the cantilever was improved so that the device can sense the presence of antigen even if the magnitude of surface-stresses over the microcantilever was very small. We consider a “T-shaped” cantilever that eliminates the disadvantages while improving the sensitivity simultaneously. Simulations for validation have been performed using INTELLISUITE software (a micro-electromechanical system design and simulation package). The simulations reveal that the T-shaped microcantilever is almost as sensitive as a thin cantilever and has relatively very low buckling effect. Simulations also reveal that with an increase in thickness of the cantilever, there is a proportional decrease in the sensitivity.

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