13 Questions
What techniques are taught in the course for sensor and actuator fabrication?
Growing insulators using CVD
In which environments are the different lab components discussed in the course conducted?
Cleanroom class 10 and above
What are some potential applications of sensor technology discussed in the course?
Microfluidic platforms and drug screening tools
What topics are covered in the course related to sensors and actuators?
MEMS-based sensors and piezo actuators
What is the primary focus of Hardik Pandya's course?
Understanding sensor and actuator fabrication techniques
Which technique is NOT mentioned as part of the sensor and actuator fabrication in the course?
Lithography for creating circuit patterns
What type of sensor technology is NOT specifically mentioned in the course?
Thermal imaging sensors
Which characterization technique is mentioned in the course for understanding sensors and actuators at the atomic level?
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
What is the potential use of electrical sensors discussed in the course?
Determining the most effective drug for a particular patient in drug screening
Which aspect of sensor and actuator technology is NOT covered in the course?
Potential applications in aerospace engineering
What is the focus of the laboratory component of Pandya's course?
Showing equipment used to characterize and fabricate sensors and actuators
What is the main focus of studying energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) in the course?
Analyzing chemical composition of materials
In what context are piezo resistive sensors mentioned in the course?
Detection of strain or pressure changes in electronic devices
Study Notes
- Hardik Pandya is a professor at the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, teaching a course on sensors and actuators.
- The course covers the basics of sensors and actuators, including the physics that govern their functioning and fabrication techniques.
- Students will learn how to design sensors and actuators for various applications, such as medical and space domains.
- Techniques taught include growing insulators using CVD and depositing metals using thermal evaporation and EBE operations.
- Microfluidic platforms and drug screening tools are discussed as potential applications of sensor technology.
- The course includes laboratory components, where students can use equipment for characterizing and fabricating sensors and actuators.
- Different lab environments are discussed, including cleanroom class 10 and above.
- The course goes beyond theory and includes demonstrations of fabrication techniques in the lab.
- Topics covered include MEMS-based sensors, piezo actuators, piezo resistive sensors, micro cantilevers, and pressure sensors.
- Applications of sensors include medical devices, atrial fibrillation detection, electronic noses, and drug screening.
- Students will understand the design, fabrication, and simulation of sensors and actuators.
- The course is free on the NPTEL platform, with a small fee for exams and certificates.
- The course is 30 hours long and includes live sessions, assignments, and homework.
Learn the fundamentals of sensors and actuators, including their physics, fabrication techniques, and applications in medical and space domains. Dive into sensor design, microfluidic platforms, and cleanroom environments, with a focus on MEMS-based sensors, piezo actuators, and pressure sensors. Gain hands-on experience through laboratory components and explore topics such as atrial fibrillation detection and drug screening. This 30-hour course on NPTEL offers live sessions, assignments, and practical demonstrations.
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