Ultrasonic electrostatic actuators on a flexible substrate

Sangpyeong Kim, Xu Zhang, Robin Daugherty, Ed Lee, George Kunnen, David Allee, Eric Forsythe, Junseok Chae

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Abstract

We present a MEMS-based electrostatic actuator on a flexible substrate, made of Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN), which emits acoustic waves at ultrasonic frequencies, aiming for an ultrasound microdevice for equipment inspection. The actuator has a suspended diaphragm, made of parylene, of 2-6 mm diameter and a 6 μm gap between the diaphragm and substrate. A single actuator emits ultrasonic waves at 25 kHz, and pressure of 27 dB SPL (sound pressure level) and a 1 x 2 array emits up to 34.6 dB SPL at 1 cm distance.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2012 IEEE 25th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2012
Pages1193-1196
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - May 7 2012
Event2012 IEEE 25th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2012 - Paris, France
Duration: Jan 29 2012Feb 2 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Other

Other2012 IEEE 25th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2012
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period1/29/122/2/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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