Micromotors split hairs-mechanical systems join electronics in the microscopic world

The potential benefits of microelectromechanical systems are discussed. The problems that must be resolved in designing such systems are examined. The wobble motor is used to illustrate how innovative design can overcome some of the problems posed. Torque-speed measurements on wobble motors are desc...

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Published in:IEEE potentials 1991-02, Vol.10 (1), p.12-15
Main Authors: Jacobson, S.C., Wood, J.E., Price, R.H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Electrodes
Electron microscopy
Electrostatics
Humans
Logic
Magnetic fields
Micromechanical devices
Micromotors
Muscles
Stators
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Summary:The potential benefits of microelectromechanical systems are discussed. The problems that must be resolved in designing such systems are examined. The wobble motor is used to illustrate how innovative design can overcome some of the problems posed. Torque-speed measurements on wobble motors are described, and some potential applications are indicated.< >
ISSN:0278-6648
1558-1772
DOI:10.1109/45.84061