Abstract
A linear electrostatic stepper motor has been designed and fabricated in a single mask surface micromachining process. It consists of two drive units that alternately generate a step to move the shuttle. The friction and adhesion in the clamps has been measured. A friction coefficient of 0.8±0.3 has been found. The adhesion in the clamp is just low enough to release the clamping shoe. Stepping cycles have been performed successfully to obtain a deflection of 15 μm, with steps in the order of 2 μm. The deflection is limited by the suspension. The generated force equals 3 μN at 40 V driving voltage
Original language | Undefined |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) |
Place of Publication | Piscataway |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 215-220 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 0-7803-3744-1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 26 Jan 1997 |
Event | 12th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 1999 - Orlando, United States Duration: 17 Jan 1999 → 21 Jan 1999 Conference number: 12 |
Conference
Conference | 12th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 1999 |
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Abbreviated title | MEMS |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Orlando |
Period | 17/01/99 → 21/01/99 |
Keywords
- METIS-112883
- IR-16001
- EWI-13269