microelectromechanical systems
"Microelectromechanical systems" or MEMS are tiny devices that integrate mechanical and electrical components, widely used in modern technology.
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Definition
C1Technology
(technical, academic)Miniature devices that combine mechanical and electrical components, often used in sensors and actuators.
Example
- MEMS accelerometers are commonly found in smartphones to detect orientation changes.
C1Manufacturing
(technical, academic)Devices created using microfabrication techniques, integrating tiny mechanical parts with electrical circuits.
Example
- The production of MEMS involves processes similar to those used in semiconductor manufacturing.
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