Flexible thermal sensor array on PI film substrate for underwater applications

Binghe Ma, Jinzhong Ren, Jinjun Deng, Weizheng Yuan

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Abstract

Fully flexible thermal sensor array was developed for underwater applications. To minimize conductive heat loss to substrate and shorten response time nickel thin film resistors are fabricated on polyimide film substrate. This flexible sensing belt can be applied onto highly curved non-planar surfaces to measure flow with minimal invasion. Polymer compatible micromachining technology with consideration of waterproof coating was developed. Through calibration performed under constant-current excitation, high temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) and low time constant of sensor were obtained. Hydrodynamic experiments in water channels were carried out, and it indicates dynamic wave flow can be sensed promptly with this sensing belt.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMEMS 2010 - The 23rd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, Technical Digest
Pages679-682
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event23rd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2010 - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 24 Jan 201028 Jan 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference23rd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong
Period24/01/1028/01/10

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