Abstract
We present a nanofabricated Thermal Conductivity Detector (nano-TCD), designed to be monolithically integrated with a CMOS technology compatible NEMS, in order to widen its analyte spectrum in the low molecular weight volatile organic compounds range. The nano-TCD uses arrays of silicon nano-wires, with 220nm×250nm cross sections and 2μm suspension gap over the silicon bulk. In order to filter out the 1/f flicker noise produced by the silicon nanowires, we used a signal modulation technique based on the 3ω method, thanks to the fast response time of the nano-TCD. Experimental results demonstrate detection of pentane and butane with a limit of detection of 60ppm and 70ppm respectively (mole fraction).
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