ME EN 5053 - Micro Actuators

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Mechanical Engineering

Description:

This course covers various micro actuators complementing the other course of Micro Sensors, ECE 5231/6231. It builds on ECE 5221/6221, Fundamentals of Micromachining. Topics include definitions, categorization, operation, and applications of various micro actuators. Particular, this course covers an introduction to basic mechanics, electrostatic, electromagnetic, piezoelectric, thermal, pneumatic, resonant actuators as well as other devices that are not covered in the micro sensors class. Registration for a weekly lab (1) is required. Extra work is required of those who registered in 6000 level. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in (ME EN 5050 AND MSE 2160) AND Full Major status in Mechanical Engineering.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

08/15/2022 - 08/14/2024 08/15/2019 - 08/14/2022 

Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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