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This document contains questions related to MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) and microsystems for a module exam. It covers topics such as the components and applications of microsystems, types of microsensors and microactuators, scaling laws in miniaturization, and various microdevices involving principles of actuation, sensing, and transduction of physical properties at the microscale. Specific questions address technologies like SMA (Shape Memory Alloy) actuation, micro pumps and valves, pressure sensors, micromotors, and applications in industries and biomedicine.

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1687800284mod 1 Question Bank

This document contains questions related to MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) and microsystems for a module exam. It covers topics such as the components and applications of microsystems, types of microsensors and microactuators, scaling laws in miniaturization, and various microdevices involving principles of actuation, sensing, and transduction of physical properties at the microscale. Specific questions address technologies like SMA (Shape Memory Alloy) actuation, micro pumps and valves, pressure sensors, micromotors, and applications in industries and biomedicine.

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VALIYAKOONAMBAIKULATHAMMA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 08.

736 ELECTIVE II MEMS QUESTION BANK FOR MODULE-1 PART A


1. Write a short note on MEMS and Microsystems Or Briefly describe MEMS as a microsensor and microactuator 2. Write a note on the components of microsystem 3. What is an intelligent microsystem? 4. Specify the industry that is the major user of MEMS technology and detail it out 5. Write short note on the multidisciplinary nature of MEMS 6. What are SMA and where is it used Or Explain about actuation using SMA 7. Explain with neat diagram a) Micro pumps b) Micro grippers 8. Explain with neat diagram a) Micro motors b) Micro valves 9. Briefly describe biotesting and analytical systems 10. What is a micro thermal sensor? 11. Detail about actuation using thermal forces and piezoelectric crystals 12. Formulate the possible types of electrostatic forces in parallel plates 13. Brief out about micro gripper by Kim et al 14. Sketch the schematic of micro valve by Henning et al 15. Sketch the schematic of micro valve by Jerman 16. Explain about piezo pump by Madou 17. Brief out about micro inertia sensor 18. Explain about air bag deployment in automobiles with supporing diagrams 19. What are the scaling laws in miniaturisation? 20. Explain scaling in geometry 21. What is the trimmer force scaling vector?

PART B
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Explain in detail about the application of MEMS in various industries Explain the principle and examples of micro sensor with neat schematic diagrams Explain the principle and examples of micro actuator with neat schematic diagrams List 4 micro devices that function on the principles of micro actuation What is the principle of pressure sensor and what are the types of pressure sensors. Describe and sketch the packaged pressure sensor cross section 6. Explain about possible signal transduction methods in pressure sensor (3 methods) 7. What is an actuator and explain the 4 principle means for actuating motions of micro devices 8. Explain in detail about micro devices that function that function as micro actuators 9. Describe the working principle of electrostatic micromotors 10. What is the principle and working of micro pumps 11. Write briefly about a) Acoustic wave sensors b) Biomedical sensors 12. Write short notes on a) Chemical sensors b) Optical sensors 13. Write short note on bio sensors and biomedical sensors 14. What are micro accelerometers? Describe about its arrangement and structure. 15. Describe scaling in rigid body dynamics 16. Explain about scaling in electrostatic force and electromagnetic forces 17. Describe scaling in electricity and fluid mechanics 18. Explain about scaling in heat conducting and heat convection

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