An Integrated CMOS Mems Gas Flow Sensor with Detection Limit Towards Micrometer per Second

Wei Xu*, Xiaoyi Wang, Xiaojin Zhao, Zongqin Ke, Yi Kuen Lee

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Abstract

We report an integrated Thermoresistive Micro Calorimetric Flow (TMCF) sensor with the detection limit towards mumathrm{m}/mathrm{s} level by using proprietary InvenSense CMOS MEMS technology. The TMCF sensor shows a prominent normalized sensitivity of 533mu mathrm{V}/(mathrm{m}/mathrm{s})/mathrm{mW} for N2 flow (-1.29m/s∼1.29m/s). With the very low flow testing in the mixed convection regime (Gr/Re-{2} > 1), the TMCF sensor shows a good resolution of less than 3.2mm/s and Minimum Detectable Flow Velocity (MDFV) of less than 1.6mm/s (2% error). Moreover, the intrinsic MDFV and resolution of the TMCF sensor to the noise level at the zero flow is determined as good as 30mu mathrm{m}/mathrm{s} and 60mu mathrm{m}/mathrm{s}, respectively. Therefore, this proposed TMCF sensor will be a promising flow device for ultra-low fluid flow measurements in micro/nanofluidics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication33rd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages200-203
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781728135809
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event33rd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2020 - Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 18 Jan 202022 Jan 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
Volume2020-January
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference33rd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2020
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period18/01/2022/01/20

Keywords

  • CMOS MEMS
  • micro flow sensor
  • minimum detectable flow velocity
  • thermoresistive

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