Micromechanical Characterization of Self-Oscillating Microcantilever Using Piezoresistive Microsensors

Abstract

The flow-induced vibration of the microcantilever is investigated. In particular, to avoid flow disturbance resulting from size of measuring probe, we use the monolithic boron-doped piezoresistive microsensors. By characterizing the dynamic behavior of the microcantilever, the new micromechanics is experimentally determined, completely different from the conventional mechanics in the flow-induced vibration.