Comb-drive XYZ-microstage based on assembling technology for low temperature measurement systems

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Abstract

This paper reports the novel design, fabrication and testing of a chip-level-assembled comb-drive XYZ-microstage that produces large displacements into X-, Y-, and Z-directions for the three-dimensional scanning stage of magnetic resonance force microscopy. The main parts of the XYZ-microstage, consisting of a comb-drive XY-microstage, two comb-drive Z-microstages and a bottom silicon base substrate, are assembled together by using micro manipulators. Mechanical springs are used to realize the electrical connections between the XY-microstage and the Z-microstages. It is demonstrated that the assembled XYZ-microstage can achieve large displacements of 25.2 μm in X direction, 20.4 μm in Y direction and 58.5 μm in Z direction. Also, the fabricated Z-microstage integrated with capacitive displacement sensors is installed into a vacuum chamber equipped with a liquid nitrogen cooling stage to evaluate the actuation performance at low temperatures. A maximum displacement of ∼60 μm without any degradation is obtained in the Z-microstage at 77.6 K.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICEP-IAAC 2015 - 2015 International Conference on Electronic Packaging and iMAPS All Asia Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages83-88
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9784904090138
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015 May 20
Event2015 International Conference on Electronic Packaging and iMAPS All Asia Conference, ICEP-IAAC 2015 - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 2015 Apr 142015 Apr 17

Publication series

NameICEP-IAAC 2015 - 2015 International Conference on Electronic Packaging and iMAPS All Asia Conference

Conference

Conference2015 International Conference on Electronic Packaging and iMAPS All Asia Conference, ICEP-IAAC 2015
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period15/4/1415/4/17

Keywords

  • Capacitive displacement sensor
  • Chip-level microassembly technology
  • Comb-drive XYZ-microstage
  • Cryogenic measurement
  • Electrical connections
  • Large displacements

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