Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Design interfaces for microsensors
- Appreciate the scaling effects arising from miniaturising systems
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The benefits of microsensor technology in relation to applications
- The principles of some common transducer types, their strengths and weaknesses and their use in miniaturised sensors.
- The basic principles of measurement systems
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Use industry-standard software to simulate sensor interfacing circuits.
- Construct an interface circuit and characterise the performance of a microsensor.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Structure and write a technical report
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 18 |
| Completion of assessment task | 11 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 12 |
| Follow-up work | 18 |
| Wider reading or practice | 33 |
| Lecture | 28 |
| Revision | 10 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Total study time | 142 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Kaajakari V (2009). Practical MEMS: Design of microsystems, accelerometers, gyroscopes, RF MEMS, optical MEMS, and microfluidic systems. Small Gear Publishing.
Beeby SP, Ensell GJ, Kraft M and White NM (2004). MEMS Mechanical Sensors. Artech House.
Brignell JE and White NM (1996). Intelligent sensor systems revised edition. IOP Publishing.
Maluf N and Williams K (2004). An Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems Engineering. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/soton-ebooks/detail.action?docID=227665.
Gaura E and Newman R (2006). Smart MEMS and Sensor Systems, Imperial College Press. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/soton-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1681718.
Bentley JP (2005). Principles of measurement systems. Longman Scientific and Technical.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Laboratory sessions are scheduled in the labs on level 2 of the Zepler building Length of each session: 3 hours Number of sessions completed by each student: 3 Max number of students per session: unlimited Demonstrator:student ratio: 1:12 Preferred teaching weeks: 6 to 11Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Final Assessment | 70% |
| Continuous Assessment | 30% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Set Task | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Set Task | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External