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A MEMS Skewed Oscillating Mirror with a Dual-resonance System for Photoacoustic CO2 Gas Detection

  • Yun Liu*
  • , Penghong Shi
  • , Zhenjun Yang
  • , Minjie Zhu
  • , Bing Li
  • , Gaopeng Xue
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • School of Robotics and Advanced Manufacture, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen
  • Anhui Medical University
  • Instrumentation Technology and Economy Institute

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Abstract

This research presents a MEMS skewed oscillating mirror with a dual-resonance system for photoacoustic CO2 gas detection. The asymmetrically supported mirror employs a skewed geometry to enhance acoustic torque, with integrated piezoresistive sensors (Wheatstone bridge) at the torsion bar roots for linear deflection detection. A dual-resonance design, matching the mirror's resonant frequency with the photoacoustic cell's acoustic frequency, is adopted to dramatically improve the sensitivity. Fabricated on a 4-inch SOI wafer, the MEMS device achieves 15.43 mV/Pa/V acoustic sensitivity. The photoacoustic system, utilizing second harmonic wavelength modulation, demonstrates an excellent linearity across a wide concentration range of 1000-20000 ppm CO2, with a detection limit of 26.6 ppm (100 s integration, Allan-Werle analysis). This establishes a novel MEMS-based platform for compact, highly sensitive gas sensors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2026 IEEE 21st International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2026
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages58-61
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9798319519351
DOIs
StatePublished - 2026
Externally publishedYes
Event21st IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2026 - Chengdu, China
Duration: 17 Apr 202621 Apr 2026

Publication series

Name2026 IEEE 21st International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2026

Conference

Conference21st IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2026
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChengdu
Period17/04/2621/04/26

Keywords

  • Acoustic sensor
  • MEMS mirror
  • Wheatstone bridge sensor
  • gas detection
  • photoacoustic spectroscopy

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