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Learning Module: Introduction to Actuators - Instructor Guides
17 May 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module is one of three SCME modules that discuss the types of components found in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). This module covers "actuators" - what they are, how they work, and how they are used in both macro and micro-sized systems. An activity...
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Learning Module: Introduction to Sensors
17 May 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module is one of three SCME modules that discuss the types of components found in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). This module covers "sensors" - what they are, how they work, and how they are used in both macro and micro-sized systems. An activity...
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Learning Module: Introduction to Sensors - Instructor Guides
17 May 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module is one of three SCME modules that discuss the types of components found in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). This module covers "sensors" - what they are, how they work, and how they are used in both macro and micro-sized systems. An activity...
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Learning Module: Introduction to Transducers
17 May 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module is one of three SCME modules that discuss the types of components found in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). This module covers "transducers" - what they are, how they work, and how they are used in both macro and micro-sized systems. An activity...
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Learning Module: Introduction to Transducers - Instructor Guides
17 May 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module is one of three SCME modules that discuss the types of components found in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). This module covers "transducers" - what they are, how they work, and how they are used in both macro and micro-sized systems. An activity...
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Learning Module: History of MEMS
10 May 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides a timeline of the progression of microtechnology through a series of innovations that starts with the first Point Contact Transistor built in 1947 and ends with the optical network switch in 1999. Activities provide the opportunity to build on this timeline and...
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Learning Module: History of MEMS - Instructor Guides
10 May 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides a timeline of the progression of microtechnology through a series of innovations that starts with the first Point Contact Transistor built in 1947 and ends with the optical network switch in 1999. Activities provide the opportunity to build on this timeline and...
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Learning Module: Crystallography Overview for MEMS
27 Apr 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module introduces the science of crystallography and its importance to microtechnology and the fabrication of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Four activities are provided that allow you to further explore several concepts of this science and "see" the...
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Learning Module: Crystallography Overview for MEMS - Instructor Guides
27 Apr 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module introduces the science of crystallography and its importance to microtechnology and the fabrication of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Four activities are provided that allow students to further explore several concepts of this science and "see" the...
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Learning Module: Photolithography Overview for MEMS
26 Apr 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides an overview of the most common photolithography process used for the fabrication of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), its terminology and basic concepts. Activities allow you to further explore some of these concepts.
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Learning Module: Photolithography Overview for MEMS - Instructor Guides
26 Apr 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning modules provides an overview of the most common photolithography process used in the fabrication of microelectromechnical systems (MEMS), its terminology and basic concepts. Activities allows students to further explore some of these concepts.
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Learning Module: Deposition Processes Overview for Microsystems - Instructor Guides
26 Apr 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module is an introduction to the common processes used to deposit thin films for the fabrication of micro-size devices. Thermal oxidation and several types of deposition are discussed. Activities provide further exploration into these processes as well as the properties...
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Learning Module: Etch Processes Overview for Microsystems
25 Apr 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module introduces the most common etch processes used for the fabrication of microsystems. Activities allow you to demonstrate your understanding of the terminology and basic concepts of these processes.
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Learning Module: Etch Processes Overview for Microsystems - Instructor Guides
25 Apr 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module introduces the most common etch processes used for the fabrication of microsystems. Activities allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the terminology and basic concepts of these processes.
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Learning Module: Hazardous Materials I and II
27 Mar 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides information on hazardous materials and how these materials could affect one's health and the safety of the working environment. This information should provide students and employees with the knowledge and confidence needed to work in environments in which...
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Learning Module: Hazardous Materials I and II - Instructor Guides
27 Mar 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides information on hazardous materials and how these materials could affect one's health and the safety of the working environment. This information should provide students and employees with the knowledge and confidence needed to work in environments in which...
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Learning Module: Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
27 Mar 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains valuable information and OSHA required information on a chemical - its physical and chemical properties, potential hazards, proper methods for storing and transporting, and much more. This learning module provides information on the requirements and...
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Learning Module: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - Instructor Guides
27 Mar 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains valuable information and OSHA required information on a chemical - its physical and chemical properties, potential hazards, proper methods for storing and transporting, and much more. This learning module provides information on the requirements and...
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Learning Module: Chemical Lab Safety Rules - Instructor Guides
27 Mar 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
The fabrication of micro and nano devices requires the use of several types of chemicals, both inert and hazardous. This learning module provides the general safety rules for working in facilities and laboratories that use chemicals. Through its activities, the learning module gives...
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Learning Module: Interpreting Chemical Labels
27 Mar 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
The fabrication of micro and nano devices requires the use of several types of chemicals, both inert and hazardous. OSHA requires specific information about a chemical to be on its label. This learning module provides information needed to interpret chemical labels and symbols used. ...