Title
Optimal Design of Electromagnetically Actuated MEMS Cantilevers.
Abstract
In this paper we present the numerical and experimental results of a design optimization of electromagnetic cantilevers. In particular, a cost-effective technique of evolutionary computing enabling the simultaneous minimization of multiple criteria is applied. A set of optimal solutions are subsequently fabricated and measured. The designed cantilevers are fabricated in arrays, which makes the comparison and measurements of the sensor properties reliable. The microfabrication process, based on the silicon on insulator (SOI) technology, is proposed in order to minimize parasitic phenomena and enable efficient electromagnetic actuation. Measurements on the fabricated prototypes assessed the proposed methodological approach.
Year
DOI
Venue
2018
10.3390/s18082533
SENSORS
Keywords
Field
DocType
electromagnetically actuated cantilevers,nanometrology,multiobjective optimization,active cantilevers,SOI-based prototyping
Nanometrology,Microelectromechanical systems,Cantilever,Electronic engineering,Optimal design,Multi-objective optimization,Engineering
Journal
Volume
Issue
Citations 
18
8.0
0
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.34
1
7