A standard approach for measuring adhesion energies in stiction-failed microdevices

Zayd C. Leseman*, Steven Carlson, Xiaojie Xue, Thomas J. Mackin

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Abstract

We present results from a new procedure developed to quantify the pull-off force and strain energy release rates associated with stiction-failure in microdevices. The method is analogous to a standard, macro-scale peel test, but carried out using micro-scale devices. Adhesion is initiated by lowering an array of microcantilevers that protrude from a substrate into contact with a separate substrate. Displacement is controlled by a piezo-actuator with sub-run resolution while alignment is controlled using linear and tilt stages. An interferometric microscope is used to align the array and the substrate and to record deflection profiles and adhesion lengths during peel-off. This geometry is accurately modeled using linear elastic fracture mechanics, creating a robust, reliable, standard method for measuring adhesion energies in stiction-failed microdevices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2006 - Microelectromechanical Systems
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Print)0791837904, 9780791837900
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2006 - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: 5 Nov 200610 Nov 2006

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems Division, (Publications) MEMS
ISSN (Print)1096-665X

Conference

Conference2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period5/11/0610/11/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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