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Embedded MEMS Lab
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Abstract
Practical course: Students are introduced to the process steps required for the fabrication of MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) and carry out the fabrication and testing steps in the clean rooms themselves. Additionally, they learn the requirements for working in clean rooms. Processing and characterization will be documented and analyzed in a final report. Limited access, see "Besonderes."
Objective
Students learn the individual process steps that are required to make a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System). Students carry out the process steps themselves in laboratories and clean rooms. Furthermore, participants become familiar with the special requirements (cleanliness, safety, operation of equipment and handling hazardous chemicals) of working in the clean rooms and laboratories. The entire production, processing, and characterization of the MEMS is documented and evaluated in a final report.
Content
With guidance from a tutor, the individual silicon microsystem process steps that are required for the fabrication of an accelerometer are carried out: - Photolithography, dry etching, wet etching, sacrificial layer etching, critical point drying, various cleaning procedures - Packaging and electrical connection of a MEMS device - Testing and characterization of the MEMS device - Written documentation and evaluation of the entire production, processing and characterization
Resources
Lecture Notes
A document containing theory, background and practical course content is distributed at the first meeting of the course.
Literature
The document provides sufficient information for the participants to successfully participate in the course.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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Embedded MEMS Lab
Ausgabe der Skript und Vorbereitungsunterlagen: Mi 25.10.06, 13-14h CAB H52;
Einführungsvorlesungen: Mi 25.10.06, 14-17h CAB H52 (16-17h CAB G56); Mi 01.11.2006 13-17h CAB H52 (16-17h CAB G56).
Durchführung des Praktikums: 7 Mi (13-18h) aneinanderhängende Wochen über den Semesterwochen 15.11.2006-31.01.2007
Die Teilnahme an allen hier aufgeführten Veranstaltungen ist Pflicht.
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120 h semesterly |