The Research on MEMS S&A Device with Metal-Silicon Composite Structure

Abstract

MEMS Safety-and-Arming device is the new generation of S&A device, which integrates the mechanism of actuation and barrier. Fabricated by Micro-Nano processing, its minimized structure and easy integration make it indispensable support to the development of weapon miniaturization, integration and intelligence. Confined by the material and fabrication process, the current MEMS S&A device displays such problems as the tiny output displacement, weak structural strength and low functional integration. In order to solve these technical difficulties, the silicon based MEMS S&A device with metal enhanced structure is proposed in this paper. The process of bulk micromachining and electroplating are integrated together. Based on the SOI substrate, the fabrication of movable structure can be realized. This novel combination equips the device with the qualities of high structural strength and miniaturization. With specific control signal, the MEMS S&A device can generate 1 mm output displacement, and change the device status smoothly (safe to armed, or armed to safe). The micro detonator has been integrated in the system. Stimulated by the surge voltage (1400 V), the flyer can be accelerated to the speed of 1370 m/s. The safety and armed function is validated by the high pressure sensor. The test results show that the metal enhanced layer can stay intact after being stroked by the flyer, and the collision pressure has decreased almost 21.4 times (from 13.5 GPa to 632 MPa). [2019-0184]