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9145 Rotational precision mems-based clamping mechanism for stable fixation of elastic mechanisms
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Brouwer, D.M. and de Jong, B.R. and de Boer, M.J. and Soemers, H.M.J.R. (2006) Rotational precision mems-based clamping mechanism for stable fixation of elastic mechanisms. In: Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Precision Engineering (ASPE), October 15-20, 2006, Monterey CA, USA. pp. 275-278. MEMS, LIGA & Nanotechnology. American Society for Precision Engineering. ISSN not assigned

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Abstract

Conventional TEM sample manipulators often lack the crucial stability of 0.1 nm/min. A MEMS manipulator attached directly to the TEM pole would greatly increase both thermal and dynamic stability. However a stable E-beam requires no interference of electric or magnetic fields. Therefore the manipulator should be stably fixed without power. To this end a mechanical clamp is presented which clamps one of the actuators of the TEM sample manipulator (Figure 2). The clamp incorporates a relatively large clamp force of 0.5 mN with respect to the device area and is able to maintain the clamp force without external power. In previous work [1] a theoretical basis has been presented of an earlier clamp version. In this paper a rotational clamp which has been made and tested is presented. This clamp design is part of a research project for a 6 Degree of Freedom MEMS TEM sample manipulator.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Paper (Full Paper, Other)
Research Group:EWI-TST: Transducers Science and Technology
Research Program:MESA-NanoFabrication
Research Project:NanoImpuls Sidewall Patterning and Technology
ID Code:9145
Status:Published
Deposited On:21 February 2007
Refereed:No
International:Yes
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