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Using Thin Film Sensors to Measure Dynamic Forces Transmitted at Bolted Joints of Vehicles

Journal Article
2009-01-0635
ISSN: 1946-4614, e-ISSN: 1946-4622
Published April 20, 2009 by SAE International in United States
Using Thin Film Sensors to Measure Dynamic Forces Transmitted at Bolted Joints of Vehicles
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Citation: Kanda, Y., Masaki, T., and Yamada, M., "Using Thin Film Sensors to Measure Dynamic Forces Transmitted at Bolted Joints of Vehicles," SAE Int. J. Passeng. Cars – Electron. Electr. Syst. 2(1):212-218, 2009, https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-0635.
Language: English

Abstract:

High sensitivity and capacity thin film pressure sensors using the piezoresistive effect of ytterbium (Yb) thin films have been developed on metal plates using semiconductor manufacturing technology. The pressure sensors can effectively operate in the temperature range of −30 °C to 120 °C due to the thermally stable polycrystalline phase of ytterbium thin films. The sensors clamped at bolted joints on body mounts show excellent dynamic response comparable to that of a load cell.