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What MEMS Research and Development Can Learn from a Production Environment.

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  • 1Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT, Fraunhoferstr. 1, 25524 Itzehoe, Germany.

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Adapting industrial fabrication methods can accelerate microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) research. Shifting focus from device fabrication to process development is key for efficient MEMS research and production.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) development faces challenges due to the complex interplay between device design and fabrication processes.
  • Industry employs various tools and methods for efficient MEMS volume production, but academic research hesitantly adopts them.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the applicability of industry-derived tools and methods in research-focused MEMS development.
  • To demonstrate the benefits of adapting production methodologies within academic research settings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and perspective analysis of industry best practices in MEMS fabrication.
  • Case study illustrating the application of these methods in developing magnetoelectric MEMS sensors.
Keywords:
biomagnetic sensingdevice designfailure mode and effects analysismagnetoelectric sensormicroelectromechanical systemprocess flowprocess integrationsemiconductor manufacturing

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