Using micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) as small antennas

P. G. Datskos, N. V. Lavrik, J. Tobin, L. T. Bowland

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Abstract

We describe the design, fabrication and characterization of simple micromechanical structures that are capable of sensing static electric time varying electromagnetic fields. Time varying electric field sensing is usually achieved using an electromagnetic antenna and a receiver. However, these antenna-based approaches do not exhibit high sensitivity over a broad frequency (or wavelength) range. An important aspect of the present work is that, in contrast to traditional antennas, the dimensions of these micromechanical oscillators can be much smaller than the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave. We characterized the fabricated micromechanical oscillators by measuring their responses to time varying electric and electromagnetic fields.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFIIW 2012 - 2012 Future of Instrumentation International Workshop Proceedings
Pages43-46
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 Future of Instrumentation International Workshop, FIIW 2012 - Gatlinburg, TN, United States
Duration: Oct 8 2012Oct 9 2012

Publication series

NameFIIW 2012 - 2012 Future of Instrumentation International Workshop Proceedings

Conference

Conference2012 Future of Instrumentation International Workshop, FIIW 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGatlinburg, TN
Period10/8/1210/9/12

Keywords

  • MEMS
  • antenna
  • electromagnetic field
  • oscillator

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