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The design and test of MEMS piezoresistive ultrasonic sensor arrays

Deqin Lian1, 2, , Changde He1, 2, Hui Zhang1, Jiaqi Yu1, Kejing Yuan2 and Chenyang Xue1, 2

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 Corresponding author: Lian Deqin, Email:ldq528@163.com

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Abstract: The design, fabrication and packaging of a type of MEMS piezoresistive ultrasonic transducer array are introduced. The consistency of the resonance frequency and the sensitivity of the array are tested. Moreover, we detect the directivity and the multi-target identification ability of the array. The results of the consistency of the resonance frequency and the sensitivity show that there is a gap between the practical and theoretical results. This paper analyzes this problem in detail and points out the direction of improvement. As for the directivity, the actual result is consistent with the theoretical one. The results of multiple target distinguishing tests demonstrate that the smallest resolution angle of the array is 5.72° when the distance between the sensor array and measured objects is 2 m.

Key words: ultrasonic sensorpiezoresistiveintegrated arraymulti-target identification



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Fig. 1.  The structure of the sensor. (a) Whole structure. (b) Varistor distribution of the sensing structure.

Fig. 2.  The process steps of ultrasonic sensors.

Fig. 3.  The finished sensor array. (a) Sensor arrays. (b) Local amplification image. (c) The scanning electron microscope.

Fig. 4.  Packaging of the sensor array. (a) The machine drawing of packaging. (b) The packaged chip.

Fig. 5.  The normalized directivity of the array.

Fig. 6.  The test site of the sensor array's directivity test.

Fig. 7.  The actual result of the array's directivity test.

Fig. 8.  Target discrimination. (a) The 5 group of signals. (b) The 5 beams.

Fig. 9.  The test site of the minimum angle of resolution.

Fig. 10.  Multi-objective identification. (a) Less than MAR. (b) Larger than MAR. (c) The resolution for 3 targets.

Table 1.   Testing results of the linear array's resonance frequency.

Table 2.   The result of a linear array's sensitivity level test.

[1]
Zhang Jinhong, Ma Jianqiang, Li Baoqing, et al. Structure design and characterization of MEMS piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer. Piezoelectrics & Acoust Optics, 2010, 32(4):604 http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-YDSG201004025.htm
[2]
Wang Dajun, Li Huaijiang. Design of silicon piezoresistive pressure sensor chip based on MEMS technology. Journal of Jilin Normal University (Natural Science Edition), 2011, 2(2):133
[3]
Chen Shang, Xue Chenyang, Zhang Wendong, et al. Fabrication and testing of a silicon-based piezoresistive two-axis accelerometer. Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering, 2008, 6(4):272 http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-NMJM200804008.htm
[4]
Qiao Hui, Liu Jun, Zhang Binzhen, et al. Design of a novel Si2 based bionic vector hydrophone based on piezoresistive effect. Chinese Journal of Sensors and Actuators, 2008, 21(2):301
[5]
Yuan Kejing, He Changde, Lian Deqin, et al. Designing of MEMS piezoresistive ultra transducer. Piezoelectrics & Acoust Optics, 2012, 34(5):728
[6]
Zhang Huixin. Design of MEMS-based piezoresistive micro-cantilever biosensor. Master Thesis of Tianjin University, 2007
[7]
Wooh S C, Shi Y. Optimum beam steering of linear phased arrays. Wave Motion, 1999, 29:245 doi: 10.1016/S0165-2125(98)00039-0
[8]
Feng Ruo, Yao Jinzhong, Guan Lixun. Ultrasonics handbook. Nanjing University Press, 2006:254
[9]
Wang Yangyuan, Wu Guoying, Hao Yilong, et al. Study of silicon-based MEMS technology and it's standard process. Acta Electronica Sinica, 2002, 30(11):1577
[10]
Wang Zhongyuan, Zhang Lingke. Rocket general firing table and test method of trajectory consistency. Science Press, 2008:3
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      D Q Lian, C D He, H Zhang, J Q Yu, K J Yuan, C Y Xue. The design and test of MEMS piezoresistive ultrasonic sensor arrays[J]. J. Semicond., 2013, 34(3): 034007. doi: 10.1088/1674-4926/34/3/034007.
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      Project supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (No. 2011AA040404) and the Special Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 61127008)

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      the Special Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China 61127008

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      • Corresponding author: Lian Deqin, Email:ldq528@163.com
      • Received Date: 2012-11-14
      • Revised Date: 2012-12-18
      • Published Date: 2013-03-01

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