Sensors and microsystems : proceedings of the 9th Italian Conference, Ferrara, Italy, 8-11 February, 2004

This indispensable volume contains a selection of papers presented at the 9th Italian Conference on Sensors and Microsystems, organized by AISEM (Associazione Italiana Sensori e Microsistemi). Many essential aspects of the disciplines related to advanced sensors and microsystems are covered, ranging from nano- and new materials to applications, multifunctional systems, micro-mechanics, and new technology. 83 papers from 103 institutions are featured, an indication of the very active research currently progressing in Italy. The wide range of contributions reflects the multidisciplinary character of the community encompassing physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, medicine, and others. CONTENTS......Page 12 Foreword......Page 10 BIOSENSORS AND BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS......Page 22 1. Introduction......Page 24 2. The US dedicated system......Page 25 3. Preliminary measurements......Page 27 References......Page 28 1. Introduction......Page 29 2. Experimental......Page 30 3. Results......Page 31 4. Conclusions......Page 32 References......Page 34 1. Introduction......Page 35 2.2. Aligning the silicone adaptors......Page 36 2.3. Gluing the silicone adaptor......Page 37 3. Conclusions......Page 38 References......Page 39 1. Introduction......Page 40 2.1- Probe preparation......Page 41 2.2- Electrochemical instrumentation......Page 42 3. Results And Discussion......Page 43 References......Page 44 2. Experimental......Page 46 3. Results and Discussion......Page 47 References......Page 50 1. Introduction......Page 51 3. Results and Discussion......Page 53 References......Page 56 1 Introduction......Page 58 2.1 Method 1......Page 59 2.2 Method 2......Page 60 3 Results and Discussion......Page 61 4 Conclusions......Page 63 References......Page 64 1. Introduction......Page 65 2. Experimental......Page 66 3. Results and discussion......Page 68 References......Page 69 2.1 Samples......Page 71 2.2.2 Cyclic voltammetric method [3]......Page 72 2.2.4 DMPD+FeCl3 spectrophotometric method[4]......Page 73 2.2.5 DPVmethod......Page 74 3 Results and Discussion......Page 75 References......Page 76 1. Introduction......Page 77 2. Materials and Methods......Page 78 3. Results and Discussion......Page 79 References......Page 81 1. Introduction......Page 82 2.3. Amperometric thiols measurements......Page 83 3.1. Thiols oxidation by Prussian Blue......Page 84 3.2.2 Thiols detection......Page 85 3.2.3 Glutathione detection......Page 86 5. References......Page 87 1. Introduction......Page 88 3.1. Charge-based capacitance measurement......Page 89 3.2. Systematic errors......Page 90 4. Experimental results......Page 91 References......Page 92 1. Introduction......Page 93 2. Experimental......Page 94 3. Results......Page 95 Conclusions......Page 97 References......Page 98 GAS SENSING......Page 100 1. Introduction......Page 102 2. Experimental......Page 103 3. Results......Page 104 References......Page 106 1. Introduction......Page 107 2. Experimental......Page 108 3. Results and discussion......Page 109 References......Page 112 1. Introduction......Page 113 2. Experimental......Page 114 3.1 Thin film characterization......Page 115 3.2 Electrical properties and gas sensing tests towards HI......Page 116 References......Page 118 1. Introduction......Page 120 2. Fabrication process......Page 121 3. I-V measurements......Page 122 4. Conclusions......Page 124 References......Page 125 1. Introduction......Page 126 2. Experimental......Page 127 3. Results and Discussion......Page 129 References......Page 131 1. Introduction......Page 132 2. Experimental......Page 133 3.1 Waste water treatment Plant......Page 134 3.3 Rubbish dump......Page 136 References......Page 137 2. Layout design and fabrication......Page 139 3. Experimental Testing......Page 141 4. Conclusions......Page 142 References......Page 143 1. Introduction......Page 144 2. Fabrication process......Page 145 3. Electrical measurements and discussion......Page 146 References......Page 148 1. Introduction......Page 149 2.1. Electronic Nose Analysis......Page 150 3. Results and Discussion......Page 151 4. Conclusion......Page 153 References......Page 154 1. Introduction......Page 155 2. Experimental......Page 156 3. Results and discussions......Page 157 References......Page 159 1. Introduction......Page 160 2. Experimental......Page 161 3. Results and discussion......Page 162 References......Page 164 1. Introduction......Page 166 2. Methods and Materials......Page 167 3.1. Airborne particles size distribution......Page 168 3.3. Chemical analysis......Page 169 4. Conclusion......Page 170 References......Page 171 1. Introduction......Page 172 3.2. Oscillatory response under different operating currents......Page 173 3.4. Oscillatory response for platinum coils with different turns......Page 174 4. Conclusion......Page 175 References:......Page 176 NANOSCIENCE AND NEW MATERIALS......Page 178 1. Introduction......Page 180 2. Experimental......Page 181 3. Results and Discussion......Page 182 References......Page 184 1. Introduction......Page 185 2. Experimental......Page 186 3. Results and discussions......Page 187 4. Conclusions......Page 188 References......Page 189 1. Introduction......Page 190 2.1. Synthesis of nanocrystals......Page 191 3.1. Characterization ofTiO2 nanocrystals......Page 192 3.2. SPR curve in controlled atmosphere......Page 193 References......Page 195 1. Introduction......Page 196 2. Experimental......Page 197 3. Results and discussion......Page 199 4. Conclusions......Page 202 References......Page 203 1. Introduction......Page 204 3. Diffusion model......Page 205 4.1. Depth profiling......Page 206 4.2. Application of the diffusion model......Page 207 References......Page 208 Introduction......Page 209 References......Page 214 1. Introduction......Page 215 3.1. Textural, structural and morphological characterisation......Page 216 3.2. Spectroscopic characterisation......Page 217 Acknowledgments......Page 219 References......Page 220 2. Experimental......Page 221 3. Results......Page 222 References......Page 225 PHYSICAL SENSORS......Page 226 I. Introduction.......Page 228 2. Characteristics of the piezoresistive effects in thick film piezoresistors.......Page 229 3. Looking for the origin of piezoresistive effects in TFRs.......Page 233 5. References......Page 235 2. Theory and oscillator design......Page 238 3. Oscillator design......Page 240 4. Experimental results......Page 241 References......Page 242 1. Introduction......Page 243 3. Results......Page 244 References......Page 247 2. Experimental......Page 248 3. Data analysis......Page 249 References......Page 251 2. Design......Page 252 3. Technology......Page 253 5. Characterization......Page 254 6. Packaging......Page 255 References......Page 256 1. Aim of the work......Page 257 3. Component requirements......Page 258 5. Design by simulation......Page 259 6. Results......Page 260 References......Page 261 1. Introduction......Page 262 2. Experimental test of the sensor......Page 263 3. Electronic oscillator and closed-loop results......Page 265 References......Page 266 1. Introduction......Page 267 2. Design criteria for piezo-polymer interdigital transducers......Page 268 4. Conclusions......Page 269 5. Figures......Page 270 References......Page 271 1. Introduction......Page 272 2. Sensor description......Page 273 3. Results.......Page 276 References......Page 277 2. The experiment......Page 278 3. The electrical equivalent mode......Page 279 4. Results and discussion......Page 281 References......Page 282 1. Introduction......Page 283 2. Single Axis Sensors......Page 284 3. Double Axis Sensors......Page 285 References......Page 287 1. Introduction......Page 288 3. Prototypes and wind tunnel test......Page 289 4. Read out circuitry......Page 290 6. Conclusion......Page 291 References......Page 292 OPTICAL SENSORS......Page 294 2. The SERQUA Project [1]......Page 296 3. Field measurements......Page 297 3.1 Air quality monitoring......Page 298 3.2 Water monitoring......Page 299 References......Page 300 1. Introduction......Page 302 2. Sensor operation......Page 303 3. Sensor fabrication and experimental results......Page 304 References......Page 306 2 Working Principle......Page 307 3 Experimental results and discussion......Page 308 4 Conclusions......Page 309 References......Page 312 1. Introduction......Page 313 2. System......Page 314 3. Experimental Testing......Page 315 4. Results and discussion......Page 316 References......Page 317 1. Introduction......Page 318 2. Experimental......Page 319 4. Detection details......Page 320 5. Experimental results......Page 322 References......Page 323 1 Introduction......Page 324 2 The experimental setup......Page 325 3 Results and discussion......Page 326 References......Page 329 2 Miniaturized fiber optic spectrophotometer......Page 330 3 Experimental results......Page 331 Acknowledgements......Page 333 References......Page 334 1. Introduction......Page 335 2. Theoretical model......Page 336 3. Experimental results......Page 337 References......Page 339 1. Introduction......Page 340 2.1. SPS S Crystalline Phase As Mass Sorption Element......Page 341 2.3. Experimental Methodology......Page 342 3. Results......Page 343 References......Page 344 1. Introduction......Page 345 2. Numerical Analysis......Page 346 3. Experimental Results......Page 347 4. Conclusion......Page 348 References......Page 349 1. Introduction......Page 350 2.1 Flexural composite reinforcements......Page 351 2.2 Realization of the FBG sensors......Page 352 2.3 Final Prototype......Page 354 3. Results and discussions......Page 355 References......Page 357 MlCROMACHINING......Page 358 1.1. Amplifying specific regions of DNA with PCR......Page 360 1.2. Monitoring the PCR......Page 361 1.3. RT-PCR microreactor......Page 362 1.4. Silicon microreactorfabrication......Page 363 References......Page 365 1. Introduction......Page 366 2. Device design and fabrication......Page 367 3. Device characterization......Page 369 Acknowledgements......Page 370 References......Page 371 1. Introduction......Page 372 3. Experiment and Circuital Modelling......Page 373 References......Page 376 1. Introduction......Page 377 2.1. The Si-micromachined gas chromatographic column......Page 378 2.4. Description of a measurement cycle......Page 379 3.1. Effects of column length and cross-section......Page 380 3.2. Comparison between different stationary phases......Page 381 3.3. BTX detection limit of the prototype......Page 382 References......Page 383 1. Introduction......Page 385 2. Simulations......Page 386 3. Devices design......Page 388 References......Page 389 2. Device fabrication......Page 390 References......Page 394 2.Experimental......Page 395 3.Results......Page 396 References......Page 399 1. Low Actuation Voltage Design Considerations......Page 400 2. Device Topology and Fabrication Technology......Page 401 3. Actuation Voltage and Capacitance measurements......Page 402 5. Conclusion......Page 404 References......Page 405 1. Introduction......Page 406 2. The rigid plate model with 6 degrees of freedom (dof)......Page 407 3. Validation model structure......Page 409 References......Page 410 APPLICATIONS AND NEW TECHNOLOGY......Page 412 1. Introduction......Page 414 2. Automatic gain control......Page 415 3. PTAT oscillator......Page 417 References......Page 421 1. Introduction......Page 422 3.1. Permeation tube characteristics......Page 423 3.2. Temperature-independent devices......Page 425 References......Page 426 1. Introduction......Page 427 3. Prototype construction guidelines......Page 428 4. Sorting algorithm......Page 429 5. Results......Page 430 References......Page 431 1. Introduction......Page 432 1.1. Moment matching for second order systems......Page 435 2.1. Transient simulation......Page 436 2.2. Harmonic simulation......Page 437 References......Page 438 1. Introduction......Page 439 2. Analytical model......Page 440 3. Design of the electrodes......Page 443 References......Page 444 2. Current conveyor (CCII) theory......Page 445 3. CCII-based interfaces for resistive gas sensors......Page 446 References......Page 450 1. Introduction.......Page 451 2. The RAS apparatus.......Page 452 3. Experimental results.......Page 454 4. Conclusions......Page 455 References......Page 456 1. Introduction......Page 457 2.2 Experimental Setup......Page 458 2.3 Software......Page 459 3. Discussion......Page 460 References......Page 461 1. Introduction......Page 463 2. Oscillator circuit......Page 464 4. Mechanical structures......Page 466 5. SAW Devices......Page 467 References......Page 468 1. Introduction......Page 469 2. Sensitivity of vibrating capacitors......Page 470 3.1. Spice model of the Kelvin probe......Page 473 3.2. Automatic system for work function measurement......Page 474 5. Conclusions......Page 475 References......Page 476 1. Introduction......Page 477 2. High Accuracy Interface for Sensor Bridges......Page 479 References......Page 481 1. Introduction......Page 482 2.2. CMOS Dual Op Amp LDO......Page 484 3. Conclusions......Page 486 References......Page 487 1. Introduction......Page 489 2. Experimental procedure and CCE results......Page 490 3. Simulations......Page 491 References......Page 493 1. Introduction......Page 494 2. The three-level Radiation Damage model......Page 495 3. Simulation Setup......Page 496 4. The simulation results......Page 497 References......Page 498 1. Introduction......Page 499 2. Screen Printed Electrode......Page 500 3. Sampling sites......Page 501 4. Results......Page 502 Acknowledge......Page 503 References......Page 504 1. Introduction......Page 505 2. Experimental......Page 506 3. Materials and Methods......Page 507 4. Results......Page 508 References......Page 509 1. Introduction and aim of the work......Page 510 2. Design of the analog filter......Page 511 3. Design of the digital filter......Page 512 Acknowledgements......Page 513 Ultrasound system for simultaneous detection of blood velocity profiles and wall elasticity in human arteries / S. Ricci [und weitere] -- Oriented and reversible immobilization of recombinant proteins on gold [symbol]-array / J. Maly [und weitere] -- Connecting capillaries to a microreactor structured in Borofloat[symbol] glass / M. Ilie [und weitere] -- Connecting capillaries to a microreactor structured in Borofloat[symbol] glass / W. Vastarella [und weitere] -- Properties of gas sensitive enzyme-metal contact / A. Galdikas [und weitere] -- Spontaneous deposition of amphiphilised porphyrin ordered film on glass / D. Monti [und weitere] -- Comparison between two different potentiometric methods for human anti immunoglobulin G and human immonuglobulin G / L. Campanella, E. Martini and M. Tomassetti -- Development of artificial oligopeptides as biomimetic receptors for carbamate and organophosphate pesticides using a computational approach / M. Mascini, M. Del Carlo, D. Compagnone -- Comparison among voltammetric, biosensor and spectrophotometric method, for the determination of antioxidant capacity of cobalt complexes proposed as anticancer active principia / L. Campanella [und weitere] -- Electrochemical device for the detection of genotoxic compounds in fish bile samples / G. Bagni [und weitere] -- Modified screen printed electrodes for glutathione detection / F. Arduini [und weitere] -- Fully electronic DNA detection technique / C. Stagni Degli Espositi [und weitere] -- Structuring the photosensitive glass for microreactors / M. Ilie [und weitere] -- WO[symbol] hydrocarbon sensor with fast response / A. Trinchi [und weitere] -- Preparation and characterization of hybrid phorphyrin-tin dioxide chemical sensors / A. Forleo [und weitere] -- P-type chemoresistive gas sensor based on Pt-modified NiO sputtered thin films for the detection of hydrogen electronic nose / S. Capone [und weitere] -- Gas sensor based on a porous/crystalline silicon structure / G. Barillaro [und weitere] -- Recovery time improvement of QMB sensors by an integrated simple micro heater / E. Zampetti [und weitere] -- Monitoring of environmental odours by an electronic nose : waste water treatment plant and rubbish dump, three case studies / G. Pennazza [und weitere] -- Silicon nanowires for hydrogen detection / A. Tibuzzi [und weitere] -- Fabrication and characterization of the APSFET, an adsorption porous silicon FET / G. Barillaro [und weitere] -- Electronic nose, HS-SPME\GC\MS and panel test correlation for mono-cultivar extra-virgin olive oils / D. Dello Monaco [und weitere] -- Optimization of combustion control by sensors based on TiO[symbol] thin film / D.S. Presicce [und weitere] -- Towards NO[symbol] porous silicon gas sensor : monitoring characteristics over long time / E. Massera [und weitere] -- A multidisciplinary study on stone monuments damage / M.C. Carotta [und weitere] -- A study of the oscillatory response of platinum coils to carbon monoxide / L. Li [und weitere] -- Nanostructures reactivity for gas sensor applications / G. Di Francia [und weitere] -- MoO[symbol] nanorods for gas sensing applications / L. Francioso [und weitere] -- TiO[symbol] nanoparticle thin films for sensing application based on surface plasmon resonance / M.G. Manera [und weitere] -- Vapour sensing properties of carbon nanotubes onto cadmium arachidate multilayer investigated by acoustic sensors and optical fibre based reflectometer sensor / M. Penza [und weitere] -- Mixed oxides for gas sensing : the role of the annealing processes / A. Vomiero [und weitere] -- A semi-classical approach for determination of the inter-granular energy barrier height in very-fine nanograins / V. Guidi [und weitere] -- Spectroscopic characterisation of defects on Mo/W mixed oxide / S. Morandi [und weitere] -- Improvements of VOC's sensor based on polymer composite thin films / L. Quercia [und weitere] -- Piezoresistive effects in thick Ffilm resistors : 30 years after / M. Prudenziati -- Automatic Capacitance Compensation (ACC) oscillator for TSM quartz sensors under acoustic and dielectric loading / M. Ferrari [und weitere] -- Aluminum nitride thin films for micromechanical ultrasonic liquid nebulizer / N. Yesenov [und weitere] -- Stress-strain behaviour of electroplated gold thin films / A. Bagolini, B. Margesin and F. Giacomozzi -- Development and characterization of a silicon-based three axial force sensor / F. Valvo [und weitere] -- Heated channel mass flow sensor / L. Fallerini [und weitere] -- Resonant accelerometer in micromachined silicon / G. Fagnani [und weitere] -- Acoustic guided waves interdigital transducers for non destructive testing for carbon-epoxy composites for spacecraft structures / F. Bellan [und weitere] -- Integrated constant temperature anemometer for liquid flow rate measurement / P. Bruschi, D. Navarrini and M. Piotto -- An electrical model for simulating the dynamics of a cantilever beam / P. Bisegna [und weitere] -- Design and characterization of a family of fluxgate magnetic sensors in PCB technology / A. Baschirotto [und weitere] -- Fluid dynamics sensor arrays in printed circuit board technology for aerospace applications / M. Zagnoni [und weitere] -- Optoelectronic sensors for an integrated approach to environmental monitoring / G.C. Righini [und weitere] -- Integrated microfluidic optical sensor / R. Bernini [und weitere] -- Spectral nephelometry for the geographic classification of Italian extra virgin olive oils / A.G. Mignani [und weitere] -- CO[symbol] sensor system including a microheater and a thermopile / A. Catini [und weitere] -- A new approach to UV imaging by CVD-diamond devices / G. Mazzeo, S. Salvatori and G. Conte -- An optical sensor for the monitoring of heavy metal ions in water / F. Regan [und weitere] -- On line water color monitoring by means of fiber optic technology in a water recycling plant / A.G. Mignani [und weitere] -- Accuracy enhancement in Brillouin distributed fiber-optic temperature sensors using signal deconvolution / R. Bernini, A. Minardo and L. Zeni -- Novel optoelectronic sensing device based on syndiotactic polystyrene as sensitive layer / M. Giordano [und weitere] -- Optoelectronic refractive index measurements by fiber Bragg grating sensors / A. Iadicicco [und weitere] -- Reinforcing and monitoring of concrete structures with composites and fiber optic sensors / R. Falciai [und weitere] -- Microfluidic device for real time PCR detection / G. Barlocchi [und weitere] -- Micromachined differential temperature gas flow sensor with on-chip readout electronics / P. Bruschi, D. Navarrini and M. Piotto -- Microwave MEMS switches in series configuration : technology and circuital modeling / R. Marcelli [und weitere] -- Selective monitoring of indoor VOC at PPB level / S. Zampolli [und weitere] -- Design and simulation of gradient micro-heaters for gas sensor arrays / A. Adami [und weitere] -- A micromachined glass chip for capillary electrophoresis / A. Nannini [und weitere] -- An optimized front-side micromachining process for dielectric membranes using TMAH / F. Mancarella [und weitere] -- On electromechanical performance of low actuation voltage RF-MEMS switches / K.J. Rangra [und weitere] -- Nodal modelling of uneven electrostatic transduction in MEMS / J. lannacci and R. Gaddi -- Low voltage low power oscillator for arrays of quartz microbalances / C. Falconi [und weitere] -- Development of a temperature-independent apparatus for generating calibrated gas flow with permeation tubes / S. Ipsale [und weitere] -- Cereal grain sorting by impedance spectroscopy sensing / M. Zagnoni [und weitere] -- Automatic order reduction for finite element models / A. Greiner [und weitere] -- Modeling of a condenser microphone with structured polysilicon diaphragm / A. Faes [und weitere] -- Current mode-based integrated gas sensor interfaces / G. Ferri [und weitere] -- Application of the SMART-RAS system for monitoring the growth of organic compounds in ultra-high-vacuum / G.L. Bussetti Space and sensors : development and perspectives / G.F. Bignami, M. Ruggeri -- A CMOS time of flight 3-D camera / D. Stoppa -- Development of a protein microarray system antibody based for mycotoxins determination / L. Mosiello [und weitere] -- Design and development of a receptor assay based on the inhibition of carboxypeptidase activity coupled with an electrochemical D-alanine sensor for the detection for [symbol]-lactamic antibiotics / S.H. Alarcón [und weitere] -- Development of rapid immunoassay tests by using a micro-analytical flow system coupled with electrochemical detection / S. Laschi, G. Marrazza, M. Mascini -- Disposable electrochemical sensors coupled to magnetic beads for a rapid and sensitive immunodetection of food pollutants / S. Centi [und weitere] -- DNA electrochemical biosensors for DNA-PAR adduct detection / M. Del Carlo [und weitere] -- New immunosensors for atrazine pesticide determination / L. Campanella [und weitere] -- Two new screen-printed immunosensors for HIgG and lactoferrin determination : comparison by two corresponding classical amperometric immunosensors and a potentiometric one / L. Campanella [und weitere] -- Gene delivery markers for gene doping detection : a model study by affinity-based biosensors / M. Minunni [und weitere] -- Development of label free genomagnetic electrochemical sensor / M. Morvillo [und weitere] -- New nanostructures for genosensing / F. Berti [und weitere] -- Measurement of carbon dioxide hydration by carbonic anhydrase entrapped in submicrometer sized nanoreactor / M Cataldo [und weitere] -- SPR-based immunosensor for the direct detection of fraudulent adulteration in milk / G. Manera [und weitere] -- Anchorage of amphiphlic cyclodextrins with gold nanoparticles on solid subsrates / A. Mazzaglia [und weitere] -- A new optical platform based on fluorescence anisotropy for immunosensing applications / F. Baldini [und weitere] -- An automated imaging-based system for DNA-DNA interaction monitoring in SPR biosensors / A. Leone [und weitere] -- Portable bio-amperometer for photo active biomaterial monitoring / G. Pezzotti [und weitere] -- Terpenes detection using an array based on polymer-carbon black composites sensors / A. De Girolamo Del Mauro [und weitere] -- Characterization of aminoacids mono layers as chemical sensors / M. Mascini [und weitere] -- Relative humidity QCM sensor based on pedot-pss [poly(3,4-ethylendioxythiophene)-poly(styrenesulfonate)] polymer films / G. Neri [und weitere] -- Surface acoustic wave vapor sensor coated with carbon nanotubes-based nanocomposite langmuir-blodgett film / M. Penza [und weitere] -- Gas sensors fabricated from carbon nanotubes films functionalized with nanoclusters of Au, Pt and Pd / M. Penza [und weitere] -- Sensitivity amplification in self-assembled tubular structures of porphyrins / F. Dini [und weitere] -- Metal-oxide solid solutions for light alkane sensing / A. Cervi [und weitere] -- FIRB "square" project : nano-structured sensors for the detection of the polluting ic engine exhaust gases and for indoor air quality monitoring / D. Marzorati [und weitere] -- Polysilicon mesoscopic wires coated by pd as H[symbol] sensors / M. Benetti [und weitere] -- RF sputtered ZnO films for automotive applications / A. Donato [und weitere] -- Selectivity and stability of palladium nanowires based hydrogen sensor / B. Alfano [und weitere] -- Influence of room temperature on thick-film gas sensors / A. Giberti [und weitere] -- Border effects in gas sensors and thermistors / A. D'Amico [und weitere] -- Role of surface bridging oxygen vacancies in photoluminescence of tin dioxide nanobelts / S. Lettieri [und weitere] -- Optochemical gas detection by luminescent marine diatoms : phenomenology and physical interpretation / S. Lettieri [und weitere] -- Design and fabrication of a Kelvin probe based MEMS hydrogen sensor / A. Tibuzzi [und weitere] -- Study and application of chemical sensors for environmental monitoring / L. Capelli [und weitere] -- Detection of gasoline samples adulteration with a capacitances array and quartz microbalances / N.K.L. Wiziack [und weitere] -- Estimation of diesel contamination in engine oil using a metal oxide gas sensor array / S. Capone [und weitere] -- A computer embedded capacitive sensors array / A. Catini [und weitere] -- Characterization of a new device for yeast cell growth monitoring / C. Ress [und weitere] -- A nano-on-micro device for dielectrophoretic cancer cell separation and detection / R. Cunaccia [und weitere] -- Development of a solid state analyzer for breath analysis / G. Neri G. Micali [und weitere] -- Carbon nano tubes toxicity : physical behaviour in buffered solution / M.L. Miglietta, G. Rametta, G. Di Francia -- On-chip antenna structures for biomedical implantable sensors / F. Aquilino, F.G. Della Corte -- A current mode heart rate meter for very low voltage portable apparatus / P. Branchi, V. Stornelli -- Electrical detection and equivalent model of single cell over gold microelectrode biochip used for cell stimulation / A. De Toni [und weitere] -- Progress toward a proton computed tomography apparatus / D. Menichelli [und weitere] -- A new physical sensor based on neural network for musical expressivity / G. Costantini [und weitere] -- A new kinematic sensor for human functional ability/disability classification / G. Costantini [und weitere] -- Passive sensors based on contactless excitation and readout of miniaturized mechanical resonators / M. Bau [und weitere] -- Tactile sensing arrays for humanoid robots using piezo-polymer-fet devices / R.S. Dahiya [und weitere] -- Energy-resolving diamond detectors for x-ray spectroscopy / M. Girolami [und weitere] -- Pressure sensor based on SAW resonators / M. Benetti [und weitere] -- Moving object detection in stereo video sequences / G. Costantini [und weitere] -- A CMOS compatible liquid flow meter / P. Bruschi, M. Dei, M. Piotto -- Frequency response of thermal gas velocity detectors / P. Bruschi, M. Dei, M. Piotto -- Portable multisensor for measurement of the thermo hygrometric variables in the determination of the comfort conditions / P. Coppa, G. Pezzotti -- Long-term temperature monitoring of active volcanic areas by distributed optical fiber sensors / R. Bernini [und weitere] -- Brillouin-based fiber-optics sensors for vectorial dislocation monitoring of pipelines / R. Bernini, A. Minardo, L. Zeni -- Carbon nanoparticles detection and sizing in combustion systems by fluorescence analysis / A. Bruno [und weitere] -- Optical fiber spectroscopy for measuring quality indicators of lubricant oils / A.G. Mignani [und weitere] -- Fluorescence spectroscopy for the detection of Ml aflatoxin in milk / A.G. Mignani [und weitere] -- Compact optical sensor for multispectral image spectrometry / A. Piegari [und weitere] -- Peak-type operation for metal-cladding leaky waveguides for sensing applications / R. Bernini [und weitere] -- Design, fabrication, and characterization of an [symbol]-Si:H/[symbol]-SiCN multistack waveguide for electro optical modulation / S. Rao [und weitere] -- Layered growth of poly crystalline diamond for interface controlled field effect sensors / A. Corsaro [und weitere] -- Recent advances of the use of nanomaterials in sensor technology, cultural heritage and nanomedicine / F. Valentini [und weitere] -- Micromachined hybrid one-dimensional photonic crystals / G. Barillaro [und weitere] -- Ink jet functional materials deposition technique for all printed sensors / G. Burrasca [und weitere] -- 13.56 MHz smart RFID tag with on-board micro controller and temperature sensor / M. Merenda, F.G. Della Corte -- Signal processing and acoustic event detection for wireless smart sensors / M.A. López-Trinidad, M. Valle -- Localization of sensor networks using ultrasounds and radio frequency / R. Carotenuto -- 2.4 GHz fully integrated wireless temperature sensor with on-chip antenna / F. Aquilino [Und weitere] -- Wireless multisensing microsystem for food quality monitoring - FQM / A. Maierna [und weitere] -- Experimental results of piezoelectric bender generators for the energy supply of smart wireless sensors / L. Pinna, M. Valle, G.M. Eo -- Designing CVD diamond betavoltaic batteries / D.M. Trucchi, E. Cappelli, P. Ascarelli -- Battery current consumption measurement system for lifetime estimation of wireless sensor nodes / L. Barboni, M. Valle -- New role for sensors in energy management systems / G. Mauri, D. Moneta, P. Gramatica -- Optical system for diagnostic of medium voltage distribution network / L. De Maria [und weitere] -- LIBS system for salt detection on electrical insulators in high voltage lines / S. Musazzi [und weitere] -- Laser based scanning system for high voltage power lines conductors monitoring / E. Golinelli [und weitere] -- Dual - harmonic oscillator for enhanced sensing with quartz resonator sensors / M. Ferrari, V. Ferrari, K.K. Kanazawa -- An integrated gas-sensing interface circuit with embedden temperature control loop for SnO[symbol] sensors / A. Lombardi [und weitere] -- A 150[symbol]w-11b readout circuit for lab-on-a-chip applications / P. Delizia, S. D'Amico, A. Baschirotto -- New low-voltage low-power current-mode resistive sensor interface with R/T conversion and DC excitation voltage / A. De Marcellis [und weitere] -- An integrated capacitive sensor front-end based on low voltage CCII astable multivibrator / S. Del Re [und weitere] -- A CCII-based dynamic element matched high precision instrumentation amplifier for IC sensor applications / G. Ferri [und weitere] -- An oscillator topology as wide range resistive capacitive-sensor interface / A. De Marcellis, G. Ferri, V. Stornelli -- A novel OP-AMP based front-end for high valued resistive sensors / A. De Marcellis [und weitere] [Und weitere] -- A windows based real-time system for the analysis of electrophysiological signals from neuronal network coupled to micro transducer arrays / A. Novellino [und weitere] -- Advanced SAW transducers for multisensing systems applied to low concentration of volatile compounds / M. Benetti [und weitere] -- Automatic system for work function measurement employing [symbol] modulation / C. Falconi [und weitere] -- High accuracy interface for sensor bridges / C. Falconi [und weitere] -- OP AMP tuning for high performance analog circuits / C. Falconi, G. Guarino and A. D'Amico -- Preliminary measurements of charge collection of P+/N junction SiC detectors and simulations of Schottky diodes / F. Moscatelli [und weitere] -- Analysis and simulation of silicon thin detectors / M. Petasecca [und weitere] -- Heavy metals monitoring in the massive central by using a portable screen-printed sensor / S. Laschi [und weitere] -- A human-like chewing measurement system for the assessment of the perception of food consistence / G. Pioggia [und weitere] -- Compensation analog and digital filtering for pyroelectric sensors arrays / G. Grosso [und weitere] "This book collects a number of papers presented at the 13th Italian Conference on Sensors and Microsystems. It provides a unique perspective on the research and development of sensors, microsystems and related technologies in Italy. Besides the scientific value of the papers, this book offers a unique source of data to analysts that intend to survey the Italian situation on sensors and microsystems."--Jacket

this Book Collects A Number Of Papers Presented At The 13th Italian Conference On Sensors And Microsystems. It Provides A Unique Perspective On The Research And Development Of Sensors, Microsystems And Related Technologies In Italy. Besides The Scientific Value Of The Papers, This Book Offers A Unique Source Of Data To Analysts That Intend To Survey The Italian Situation On Sensors And Microsystems.

Collects various papers presented at the 13th Italian Conference on Sensors and Microsystems. This book provides a perspective on the research and development of sensors, microsystems and related technologies in Italy. It offers a source of data to analysts that intend to survey the Italian situation on sensors and microsystems. Contains a selection of papers presented at the 9th Italian Conference on Sensors and Microsystems, organized by AISEM. Including 83 papers from 103 institutions, this book covers topics ranging from nano- and new materials to applications, multifunctional systems, micro-mechanics, and new technology.