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ME4284 MicroSensors & MicroActuators |
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This is an advanced course for Microsystems Technology. Students are taught to apply the lessons learnt from the prerequisite modules onto microsensors and microactuators.
Major topics covered:
- Principles behind the various types of microsensors and microactuators;
- Introduction;
- Mechanical sensors and actuators;
- Optical sensors and actuators;
- Thermal sensors and actuators;
- Magnetic sensors and actuators;
- Chemical and biological transducers.
This is a core module for students on MST specialisation.
Modular Credits: 4
Workload: 3-0.5-0-2-4.5
Pre-requisite: ME4283
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