Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of
Science, Bangalore 560 012, India
Think big about small things!
ME237
Mechanics of Microsystems
Aug. -Dec., 2010
Instructors:
G. K.
Ananthasuresh, Room 106, ME Building, suresh at
mecheng.iisc.ernet.in
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Homework #1
Assigned: Aug. 5th, 2010
Due: Aug. 12th, 2010
Points: 20
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10 points
Choose any microsystems device and argue why it was miniaturized.
Discuss what was gained by making it using micromachining technology. Do not foget to
cite the source even if it is an internet site.
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10 points
Identify a microsystems device that does NOT use silicon. Describe what it does,
what materials are used in it, and how it was made. Do not foget to
cite the source even if it is an internet site.