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MEMS Vibratory Gyroscopes

Structural Approaches to Improve Robustness

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  • © 2009

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  • Provides a unique balance between theory and practical design issues
  • Presents comprehensive and detailed information outlining the mathematical models of the mechanical structure and system-level sensor design
  • Provides a solid background on mechanical and electrical design, fabrication, packaging, testing and characterization

Part of the book series: MEMS Reference Shelf (MEMSRS)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Fundamentals of Micromachined Vibratory Gyroscopes

  2. Structural Approaches to Improve Robustness

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About this book

MEMS Vibratory Gyroscopes provides a solid foundation in the theory and fundamental operational principles of micromachined vibratory rate gyroscopes, and introduces structural designs that provide inherent robustness against structural and environmental variations. In the first part, the dynamics of the vibratory gyroscope sensing element is developed, common micro-fabrication processes and methods commonly used in inertial sensor production are summarized, design of mechanical structures for both linear and torsional gyroscopes are presented, and electrical actuation and detection methods are discussed along with details on experimental characterization of MEMS gyroscopes. In the second part, design concepts that improve robustness of the micromachined sensing element are introduced, supported by constructive computational examples and experimental results illustrating the material.

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“This book reviews the principles of linear and torsional dynamics of vibratory gyroscopes. … The book provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art of MCGs that would undoubtedly be useful for specialist engineers.” (Benu Chatterjee, Materials World, March, 2011)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Systron Donner Automotive, Concord, U.S.A.

    Cenk Acar

  • Henry Samueli School of Engineering, Dept. Mechanical &, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, U.S.A.

    Andrei Shkel

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