Bi-axial highly sensitive ±5g polysilicon based differential capacitive accelerometer

Zakriya Mohammed, Ghada Dushaq, Aveek Chatterjee, Mahmoud Rasras

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Abstract

This paper demonstrates the design and simulation of a 2-axis capacitive accelerometer. The design utilizes a simple comb structure to detect capacitance change with a minimum gap spacing of 0.9 μm. By optimizing the design and anti-gap spacing, the device is designed to yield high capacitance change with the proof mass displacement. Initial simulation results show a displacement sensitivity of 0.02μm/g (g=9.8 m/s2) and a differential capacitance sensitivity (scale factor) of 68 fF/g. The sensitivity achieved is best among the devices of its range (± 5g) and dimensions (2×2mm2). This device is being fabricated by GlobalFoundries-Singapore.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2016 17th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multi-Physics Simulation and Experiments in Microelectronics and Microsystems, EuroSimE 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509021062
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 29 2016
Event17th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multi-Physics Simulation and Experiments in Microelectronics and Microsystems, EuroSimE 2016 - Montpellier, France
Duration: Apr 18 2016Apr 20 2016

Publication series

Name2016 17th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multi-Physics Simulation and Experiments in Microelectronics and Microsystems, EuroSimE 2016

Other

Other17th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multi-Physics Simulation and Experiments in Microelectronics and Microsystems, EuroSimE 2016
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityMontpellier
Period4/18/164/20/16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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