• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제32권10호
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• pp.800-809
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• 2008

Scanning Thermal Microscope (SThM) is the tool that can map out temperature or the thermal property distribution with the highest spatial resolution. Since the local temperature or the thermal property of samples is measured from the extremely small heat transferred through the nanoscale tip-sample contact, improving the sensitivity of SThM probe has always been the key issue. In this study, we develop a new design and fabrication process of SThM probe to improve the sensitivity. The fabrication process is optimized so that cantilevers and tips are made of thermally grown silicon dioxide, which has the lowest thermal conductivity among the materials used in MEMS. The new design allows much higher tip so that heat transfer through the air gap between the sample-probe is reduced further. The position of a reflector is located as far away as possible to minimize the thermal perturbation due to the laser. These full $SiO_2$ SThM probes have much higher sensitivity than that of previous ones.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2007년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.347-348
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• 2007

On-chip micro humidity sensor, using $CN_x$ films for the sensing material, was designed, simulated, and fabricated with Op amp based readout circuit and diode temperature sensors. To compensate the temperature and other gases, two methods were applied. One is wheatstone-bridge with reference FET that eliminates other undesirable chemical species, and the other is a diode temperature sensor to compensate the temperature effect. $CN_x$ film can be a new humidity sensing material, and has a strong potential to adapt to smart sensors or multi-sensors using MEMS or nano-technology. A particular design technology for integration of sensors and systems together was proposed that whole fabrication process could be achieved by a standard CMOS process.

• 대한설비공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한설비공학회 2006년도 하계학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.477-482
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• 2006

In this study, a micro vapor compressor has been designed, fabricated and tested. The micro vapor compressor was made of silicon substrates and fabricated by micromachining process. The compressor is driven by a piezoelectric actuator which is widely used in microfluidic systems because of its strong force and rapid response. The actuator is a bimorph structure which consists of a silicon membrane and a piezoelectric ceramic film. A simulation work was conducted on the performance characteristics of the compressor. The simulation investigated the flow rate variation under various back pressure conditions. Experimental works were carried out on the operation of a compressor and the test results were compared with the simulation results.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제20권9호
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• pp.84-89
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• 2021

Indium tin oxide (ITO) transparent electrodes, which are used to manufacture organic light-emitting diodes, are used in light-emitting surface electrodes of display EL panels such as cell phones and TVs, liquid crystal panels, transparent switches, and plane heating elements. ITO is a major component that consists of indium and tin and is advantageous in terms of obtaining sheet resistance and light transmittance in a thin film. However, the optical performance of devices decreases with an increase in its thickness. A digital holography system was constructed and measured for the step measurement of the ITO thin film, and the reliability of the technique was verified by comparing the FE-SEM measurement results. The error rate of the step difference measurement was within ±5%. This result demonstrated that this technique is useful for applications in advanced MEMS and NEMS industrial fields.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.203-207
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• 2021

This study presents the development of dielectric constant sensors to measure lubricant properties. The lubricant oil sensor is used to measure oil properties and machine conditions. Various condition monitoring methods are applied to diagnose machine conditions. Machine condition monitoring using oil sensors has advantage over other machine condition monitoring methods. The fault conditions can be noticed at the early stages by the detection of wear particles using oil sensors. Therefore, it provides an early warning in the failure procedure. A variety of oil sensors are applied to check the machine condition. Among all oil sensors, only one sensor can measure the tendency of several properties such as acidity and water content. A dielectric constant sensor is also used to measure various oil properties; therefore, it is very useful. The dielectric constant is the ratio of the capacitance of a capacitor using that material as a dielectric to that of a similar capacitor using vacuum as its dielectric. The dielectric constant has an effect on water content, contaminants, base oil, additive, and so forth. In this study, the dielectric constant sensor is fabricated using MEMS process. In the fabrication process, the shape, gap of the electrode array, and thickness of the insulation material are considered to improve the sensitivity of the sensor.

• 열처리공학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.137-144
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• 2023

Micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) and precision machines require excellent friction and wear characteristics to improve energy efficiency generated during sliding motion. In this study, DLC thin film with high hardness and low friction was deposited on STS304 substrate material by CVD method, and dot-shaped convex and concave micropatterns were fabricated by photolithography process. The diameter of the pattern was 20 ㎛, the pitch was 40 ㎛, and a pattern having a mesh type arrangement was fabricated and an abrasion test was performed. The results of the wear test on the micro pattern confirmed that the friction coefficient characteristics were improved compared to STS 304 and DLC thin films. In addition, in this result, the micro-pattern showed 11.4% more improved friction coefficient than the DLC thin film. The friction coefficient characteristics for convex and concave patterns of the same size showed almost similar results.

• 센서학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.163-170
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• 2002

본 논문에서는 양극반응과 복합 산화법($H_2O/O_2$ 분위기에서 $500^{\circ}C$, 1시간 열산화와 $1050^{\circ}C$, 2분간 RTO(Rapid Thermal Oxidation) 공정)을 이용한 두꺼운 OPSL(Oxidized Porous Silicon Layer)을 형성하여 이를 마이크로머시닝 기술을 이용함으로써 $10\;{\mu}m$ 두께의 OPS(Oxidized Porous Silicon) 에어 브리지를 제조하고, 그 위에 전송선로를 형성하여 그 RF 특성을 조사하였다. OPS 에어 브리지 위에 형성된 CPW(Coplanar Waveguide)의 손실이 OPSL 위에 형성된 전송선의 삽입손실보다 약 2dB 정도 적은 것을 보여주었으며, 반사손실은 OPSL 위에 형성된 전송선의 반사손실보다 적으며 약 -20 dB를 넘지 않고 있다. 본 연구에서 개발한 산화된 다공질 실리콘 멤브레인 및 에어 브리지 구조는 CMOS 공정 후에 사용 가능하며, 초고주파 회로 설계시 편리성과 유용성을 제시하고 있다.

• 센서학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.72-78
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• 2003

본 논문은 마이크로 플럭스게이트 자기 센서 (micro fluxgate magnetic sensor)의 여자코일 선폭에 따른 자계 검출 특성 변화에 관한 것이다. 센서 제작을 위해 PCB 다층 적층기술을 사용하였으며, 연자성 코어를 둘러싼 여자코일 선폭을 각각 $260\;{\mu}m$와 $520\;{\mu}m$로 센서를 구현하였다. 센서는 모두 5층의 기판을 적층 하였으며, 가운데 (3번째)기판을 자성체 코어로, 자성체 코어 외부 (2번째와 4번째)기판을 여자코일로, 최외부 (1번째와 5번째)기판을 검출코일로 제작하였다. 연자성 코어로는 약 100,000의 큰 DC 투자율 (permeability)을 갖는 코발트 (Co)가 주성분인 아몰퍼스 재료를 사용하였으며, 자속 누설을 최소화하기 위해 사각 링 형태를 유지하였다. 솔레노이드 형태의 여자코일과 검출코일은 구리 재질로 제작되었다. $260\;{\mu}m$ 여자코일 선폭을 갖는 자기센서는 여자조건이 360 kHz, $3\;V_{p_p}$의 정현파일 경우에 780 V/T로 매우 우수한 감도를 보이고 있으며, $-100\;{\mu}T\;{\sim}\;+100\;{\mu}T$ 영역에서 매우 우수한 선형특성을 보이고 있다. 자기 센서의 크기는 $7.3\;{\times}\;5.7\;mm^2$이며, 소비전력은 약 8 mW이다. 이런 초소형 자기센서는 휴대용 네비게이션 시스템, telematics, VR 게임기 등 다양한 응용분야에 적용할 수 있다.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.140-145
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• 2012

This paper describes the manufacturing process of tilting pad gas bearing with a diameter of 5 mm and a length of 0.5-1 mm for power MEMS (Micro Electomechanical Systems) applications. The bearing compacts with nanopowder feedstock were prepared by Ni-metal mold with 2-mold system using LIGA process. The effect of the manufacturing conditions on sintering properties of nanopowder gas bearing was investigated. In this work, Fe-45 wt%Ni nanopowder with an average diameter of 30-50 nm size was used as starting material. After mixing the nanopowder and the wax-based binders, the amount of powder was controlled to obtain the certain mixing ratio. The nanopowder bearing compacts were sintered with 1-2 hr holding time under hydrogen atmospheres and under temperatures of $600^{\circ}C$ to $1,000^{\circ}C$. Finally, the critical batch of mixed powder system was found to be 70% particle fraction in total volume. The maximum density of the sintered bearing specimen was about 94% of theoretical density.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제36권8호
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• pp.851-856
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• 2012

마이크로 프로브 팁의 설계는 매우 복잡하고 많은 비용이 든다. 이 논문에서는 새로운 타입의 프로브 팁을 유한요소해석을 이용하여 설계하였다. 유한요소해석을 이용하여 설계를 함으로써 복잡한 설계과정을 단순화 할 수 있다. 우선, 기존 프로브 팁의 실험 결과를 이용하여 유한요소해석기법을 검증하였다. 기존 프로브 팁의 물성은 $100{\mu}m$의 압축 길이시 12.5 gf 의 접촉하중이 측정되었다. 본 연구에서는 새로운 타입의 프로브 팁을 제안하였다. 새로 설계된 프로브 팁의 재료는 NiCo 이며 프로브 팁의 물성은 $100{\mu}m$의 압축 길이시 1~2 gf 의 접촉하중을 나타내었다.