Abstract
A MEMS piezoresistive sensor for measuring accelerations greater than 100,000 g (about 106 m/s2) is described in this work. To enhance the performance of the sensor, specifically widening its measurement range and natural frequency, a cross-beam construction with a center block was devised, and a Wheatstone bridge was formed by placing four piezoresistors at the ends of the fixed beams to convert acceleration into electricity. The location of the varistor was determined using the finite element approach, which yielded the optimal sensitivity. Additionally, a reliable Pt-Ti-Pt-Au electrode was designed to solve the issue of the electrode failing under high impact and enhancing the stability of the ohmic contact. The accelerometer was fabricated using MEMS technology, and the experiment with a Hopkinson pressure bar and hammering was conducted, and the bias stability was measured. It had a sensitivity of 1.06 μV/g with good linearity. The simulated natural frequency was 633 kHz The test result revealed that the accelerometer can successfully measure an acceleration of 100,000 g.
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