Dynamic nonlinear behavior of torsional resonators in MEMS

This paper reports the theoretical and experimental characterization of the dynamic behavior of torsional resonators that can be applied to inertial sensors. For the correct operation of the devices it is necessary to model the dynamic behavior of the electrostatically actuated torsional resonators...

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Published in:Journal of micromechanics and microengineering 2014-09, Vol.24 (9), p.95025-9
Main Authors: Caspani, A, Comi, C, Corigliano, A, Langfelder, G, Zega, V, Zerbini, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Electrodes
Exact sciences and technology
Information dissemination
Instruments, apparatus, components and techniques common to several branches of physics and astronomy
Mathematical analysis
Mechanical instruments, equipment and techniques
MEMS
Microengineering
Micromechanical devices and systems
Micromechanics
nonlinear behavior
Nonlinear dynamics
Nonlinearity
Physics
Resonators
torsional resonator
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Summary:This paper reports the theoretical and experimental characterization of the dynamic behavior of torsional resonators that can be applied to inertial sensors. For the correct operation of the devices it is necessary to model the dynamic behavior of the electrostatically actuated torsional resonators both in the linear and nonlinear range. A complete analytical model is developed in this work including nonlinear terms in the electrostatic stiffness. This provides clear quantitative information about the available linear range of operation and opens the way to exploit the nonlinear range. The model is validated through comparison with experimental data on two 22 µm thick polysilicon resonators having different distances from the underlying electrodes.
ISSN:0960-1317
1361-6439
DOI:10.1088/0960-1317/24/9/095025