MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) integrate electrical and mechanical components on a single chip, enabling miniature sensing and control systems. They are advantageous for sensor applications due to their small size, low power consumption, sensitivity, and cost-effectiveness. MEMS technology is used in various fields, including medical and marine sciences, and promises to enhance sensor quality while reducing production costs.

1. By:-
AKSHAY MAHITKAR
MUFADDAL CHAVDA
SAURABH GOHEL
Micro Electro -Mechanical
System
L.J polytechnic, Ahmedabad
Mechanical Engineering Department

2. What is MEMS?
• MEMS or Micro-Electro Mechanical System is a
technique of combining Electrical and Mechanical
components together on a chip, to produce a
system of miniature dimensions.
• MEMS is the integration of a number of micro-
components on a single chip which allows the micro
system to both sense and control the environment.
• The components are integrated on a single chip
using micro fabrication technologies.

3. What is Sensor?
A device used to measure a physical quantity(such
as temperature) and convert it into an electronic signal
of some kind(e.g. a voltage), without modifying the
environment.

4.  What can be sensed?
Almost Everything!!!
Commonly sensed parameters are:
– Pressure
– Temperature
– Flow rate
– Radiation
– Chemicals

5. But why MEMS for
sensors?
• Smaller in size
• Have lower power consumption
• More sensitive to input variations
• Cheaper due to mass production

6. Fabrication:-
Materials used are:
• Silicon
• Polymers
• Metals
• Ceramics

7. Basic Process
Deposition Patterning Etching

8. Basic Process of
Fabrication :-
• Deposition
– Deposition that happen because of a chemical
reaction or physical reaction.
• Patterning
– The pattern is transfer to a photosensitive
material by selective exposure to a radiation
source such as light. If the resist is placed in a
developer solution after selective exposure to a
light source, it will etch away.

9. • Etching
– Etching is the process of using strong acid to cut
into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to
create a design in.
– There are two classes of etching processes:
• Wet Etching
• Dry Etching.

10. Application :-
 In Medical Science
Ex. Biocavity Laser
 In Marine Science
Ex. Oil exploration and related applications,
Global weather predictions
 MEMS sensors (pressure sensors, accelerometers
etc.) are being used in anti-torpedo weapons on
submarines and ships

11. Conclusion :-
 MEMS promises to be an effective technique of
producing sensors of high quality, at lower costs.
 Thus we can conclude that the MEMS can create a
proactive computing world, helping to improve lives,
promoting a better understanding of the world and
enabling people to become more productive.

12. THANK YOU