Objective Development of stand-alone micro-mechanical systems is severely limited by the absence of reliable sensors exhibiting very good long-term performance, as well as by the lack of low-power electronics able to interrogate sensors and analyse their signals. These two fundamental elements will be investigated and integrated in dedicated mechanical environments with a supplementary capability for remote signal treatment.The project aims to develop battery-powered microsystems for two different large-volume consumer markets: automotive (on-road measurement of type pressure and temperature) and heat metering. The main objectives are to provide very low power electronics (about 10 microamps at 3 V for each application), capacitive-type sensors compatible with a harsh environment (vibrations, high operation temperature, mechanical particles striking the sensor), very long term stability reaching 20 years for the fiscal meters and low manufacturing cost. The project will result in two prototypes for the considered applications. The work will cover all major aspects of the development that are: capacitive sensors based on new functioning concept, low power interface electronics and microprocessor, new signal analysis technique, integration of these elements into microsystems. This development may have a positive impact on different applications aimed at remote control in hazardous environments; stand-alone systems for long term monitoring of different variables, improvement of handled electronics systems. Fields of science engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcomputer hardwarecomputer processorsengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensors Programme(s) FP3-ESPRIT 3 - Specific research and technological development programme (EEC) in the field of information technologies, 1990-1994 Topic(s) Data not available Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme Data not available Coordinator Schlumberger Industries SA Address 50 avenue jean jaurès 92542 Montrouge France See on map EU contribution € 0,00 Participants (5) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all CENTRE SUISSE D'ELECTRONIQUE ET DE MICROTECHNIQUE Switzerland EU contribution € 0,00 Address Maladiere, 71, 41 2007 Neuchatel See on map DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Netherlands EU contribution € 0,00 Address Julianalaan, 134, 5 2600 AA Delft See on map Mietec N.V. Belgium EU contribution € 0,00 Address Westerring 15 9700 Oudenaarde See on map Otter Controls Ltd United Kingdom EU contribution € 0,00 Address Hardwick square south SK17 6LA Buxton See on map École Supérieure d'Électricité France EU contribution € 0,00 Address Plateau de moulon 91192 Gif-sur-yvette See on map
