Performance enhancement for piezoresistive microaccelerometer by geometrical design: a focused review
Author:
Liu Yan,Wang Hai,Qin Hongbo,Xie Yongqiang
Abstract
Purpose
– This paper aims to provide a focused review on the geometrical designs for performance enhancement of piezoresistive microaccelerometers.
Design/methodology/approach
– By analyzing working principle and conventional geometries, the improved research proposals are sorted into three groups in terms of their anticipated objectives, including sensitivity, resonant frequency and cross-axis sensitivity. Accessible methods are outlined and their merits and demerits are described.
Findings
– Novel geometries obviously enhance the performance of accelerometers, and the efficacy can be further elevated by newer materials and fabrication processes.
Research limitations/implications
– This paper mainly focused on the improved geometrical designs for sensitivity, resonant frequency and cross-axis sensitivity. Other performance parameters or design schemes are not included in this paper.
Originality/value
– This paper generalizes the available geometries and methods for the enhancement of sensitivity, resonant frequency and cross-axis sensitivity in piezoresistive accelerometers design.
Subject
Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
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