Low voltage electrostatic actuation for MEMS actuator using frequency modulation

Sangtak Park, Mahmoud Khater, Eihab Abdel-Rahman

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Abstract

In this paper, we derive and present an analytical model of the parallel-plate electrostatic actuator coupled with the resonant drive circuit when it is driven by a frequency-modulated input signal. Using this analytical model, we determine the stability of the fixed points of the actuator without linearization process. Furthermore, we study the effect of parasitic capacitance and the quality factor of the resonant drive circuit on the operation range and stability of the electrostatic actuator.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication15th International Conference on Advanced Vehicle Technologies; 10th International Conference on Design Education; 7th International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
ISBN (Print)9780791855843
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference
Volume1

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design

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