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Intro

This is an introductory course of 3 days on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS): the basic theory and how MEMS are designed and fabricated, various applications of MEMS in sensors and actuators, and usage issues of MEMS.

The training is also available for in-company sessions and can take place virtually as well.

Intended for

This course is intended for electronic and mechanical/mechatronic design engineers (technical college/university level) working in research and product development.

Assumed pre-knowledge: elementary knowledge on IC- technology/processing.

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Course schedule
05-02-2024
09:00 - 17:00
06-02-2024
09:00 - 17:00
07-02-2024
09:00 - 17:00
Location Eindhoven
Duration 3 consecutive days
Trainers Prof. Michael Kraft
Course leader Hans Vink MSc
Score
8.8
(Average score of last 3 editions)
Price per participant € 1,785 excl. VAT *
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Program

Introduction to microelectromechanical systems

  • MST - MEMS - micromachines
  • MEMS, general aspects and motivation: minia­turisation, portability, markets

 

Micromechanical processing techniques

  • Bulk micromachining
  • Surface micromachining
  • Dry etching
  • Deep reactive ion etching
  • Wafer bonding techniques, Silicon on Insulator
  • Bonding

 

Sensors and actuators

  • Transduction methods (capacitive, piezoresistive, piezoelectric)
  • Pressure sensors
  • Accelerometers, gyroscopes
  • Actuators
  • Acoustic MEMS
  • Resonant based sensors
  • Optical MEMS and applications
  • Gas sensors, chemical and Biosensors
Methods

Lectures and exercises. Course material: course notes.

Certification

Participants will receive a High Tech Institute course certificate for attending this training. 

Remarks from participants

'It was an excellent training both in terms of contents and presentation. The trainer was exceptional in answering the questions raised by the trainees.'

Anonymous (Beijing)

'It was excellent for the beginners who want to study the technology from scratch. I have learnt different technique for MEMS manufacturing which are very helpful.'

Anonymous (Beijing)

'The course was useful for the overall understanding of hardware design of MEMS and the fabrication techniques of MEMS.'

Anonymous (Beijing)

'The training is very nice, in fact excellent. Very informative containing a lot of knowledge about the title of training (MEMS). Everything in training including contents, material and lecturer is excellent.'

Anonymous (Beijing)

* Prices are subject to change. Price correction will be applied at the end of the year.

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