Forging solid state microactuators through the merging of smart material and microelectromechanical systems

Brett J. Pokines; Ephrahim Garcia

doi:10.1117/12.276601

19 June 1997 Forging solid state microactuators through the merging of smart material and microelectromechanical systems

Brett J. Pokines, Ephrahim Garcia

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Proceedings Volume 3046, Smart Structures and Materials 1997: Smart Electronics and MEMS; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.276601
Event: Smart Structures and Materials '97, 1997, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Microelectromechanical systems or MEMS have evolved into multiple component mechanisms. MEMS may consist of mechanical elements such as flexible beams and optical components, these elements may require precision structural pointing or manipulation. Vibrations from MEMS elements and environmental disturbances may interfere with precision motion requirements. Specific MEMS applications examined that may require microactuation control include scanning probe microscopes and microgrippers. A device merging smart material and microelectromechanical system concepts is presented as a response to MEMS active control needs. The device, approximately 2000 X 200 X 800 micrometers is a strain amplification mechanism composed of electroplated nickel. The device amplifiers stroke of piezoelectric material and is constructed using the LIGA technique. Experimental results are presented along with finite element analysis of the mechanical microamplifier indicating a viable design solution exits for solid-state microactuators.

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Brett J. Pokines and Ephrahim Garcia "Forging solid state microactuators through the merging of smart material and microelectromechanical systems", Proc. SPIE 3046, Smart Structures and Materials 1997: Smart Electronics and MEMS, (19 June 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.276601

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