Mechanical characterization of nanowires by planar vibration sensor

Abstract

Nanowires have attracted considerable interest as the nanoscale interconnects and as the moving elements of both electronic and electromechanical devices. The evaluation of nanomechanical property plays a significant role in the development of new nanowire-based devices. Recently, we are engaged in developing an easy method for nanomechanical measurement by using an in-plane-mode piezoresistive vibration sensor fabricated with less process cost and package difficulties. Theoretical analysis and simulation results suggested that the device is capable of high-sensitive and variety, and it is expected to evaluate mechanical properties of metallic or metallic oxide nanowires.