Si-based MEMS resonant sensor: A review from microfabrication perspective

Abstract

With the technological advancement in micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), microfabrication processes along with digital electronics together have opened novel avenues to the development of small-scale smart sensing devices capable of improved sensitivity with a lower cost of fabrication and relatively small power consumption. This article aims to provide the overview of the recent work carried out on the fabrication methodologies adopted to develop silicon based resonant sensors. A detailed discussion has been carried out to understand critical steps involved in the fabrication of the silicon-based MEMS resonator. Some challenges starting from the materials selection to the final phase of obtaining a compact MEMS resonator device for its fabrication have also been explored critically.

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