Journal: Micromachines
Article Title: Investigating a Detection Method for Viruses and Pathogens Using a Dual-Microcantilever Sensor
doi: 10.3390/mi15091117
Figure Lengend Snippet: Experimental system for testing piezoresistive sensors with dual-microcantilever beams: ( a ) general view; ( b ) closer look at sensor and its actuation. 1. Sensor. 2. NI PXI system. 3. Ammeter, 4. Digilent wave generator. 5. Potentiometers for adjusting current in microcantilever heaters. 6. Batteries to power heaters. 7. Monitor. 8. Microchip. 9. Piezoelectric actuator. 10. Sensor housing.
Article Snippet: High-frequency electrical sine signals were produced by a Digilent sine signal generator and fed into a piezoelectric actuator, which excited mechanical vibrations at the base of the two microcantilevers.
Techniques: MicroChIP Assay