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Task Accelerometer

Task description:

Design a MEMS-based single-axis capacitive accelerometer to be used for the measurement of accelerations +/-1 g in the frequency range from 10 Hz to 200 Hz.

  • Give the output voltage corresponding to the acceleration of 1g.
  • Provide the technical drawings showing the mechanical part of the transducer.
  • Determine the electric parameters of the sensor preamplifier in order to obtain the optimal performance of the whole device.

Introduction:

With the help of tutorials and recommended literature:

  • Choose a suitable technology for sensor fabrication,
  • Give its critical dimensions, and
  • Estimate the sensot output voltage before the signal preamplification corresponding to the acceleration of 1 g.

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