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CN117906801A
CN117906801A CN202410093704.1A CN202410093704A CN117906801A CN 117906801 A CN117906801 A CN 117906801A CN 202410093704 A CN202410093704 A CN 202410093704A CN 117906801 A CN117906801 A CN 117906801A
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Abstract

The invention relates to a MEMS three-dimensional force sensor and a preparation method thereof, wherein the MEMS three-dimensional force sensor comprises: an elastic layer comprising a surface layer, a liquid metal layer and a first substrate; the liquid metal layer is arranged between the surface layer and the first substrate, and the liquid metal layer is provided with resistance wires; wherein, the Young modulus of the elastic layer is further controlled by controlling the phase state of the liquid metal layer; the force transmission layer comprises a second substrate which is attached to the first substrate, and the second substrate is provided with a plurality of microcontact units; the resistance wire is connected with the second substrate; the force sensitive layer comprises a third substrate which is attached to the second substrate, and the third substrate is provided with a plurality of cantilever beams; wherein the plurality of cantilevers Liang Zhishao and a portion of the microcontact units are disposed opposite to each other. The invention can be freely adjusted according to the requirements so as to adapt to different force measurement ranges and precision requirements.

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一种MEMS三维力传感器及其制备方法A MEMS three-dimensional force sensor and its preparation method

技术领域Technical Field

本发明涉及微机电系统技术领域,尤其是指一种MEMS三维力传感器及其制备方法。The present invention relates to the technical field of micro-electromechanical systems, and in particular to a MEMS three-dimensional force sensor and a preparation method thereof.

背景技术Background technique

微机电系统(Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems,MEMS)是机械部件与电子部件在微米尺度上的集成技术。Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) is a technology that integrates mechanical and electronic components at the micron scale.

MEMS技术已经在许多领域得到广泛应用,包括传感器、计量仪器、生物医学和通信等。在力传感领域,MEMS力传感器由微机械器件和敏感电路组成,能够实现对力的准确测量。MEMS technology has been widely used in many fields, including sensors, measuring instruments, biomedicine and communications. In the field of force sensing, MEMS force sensors are composed of micromechanical devices and sensitive circuits, which can achieve accurate measurement of force.

然而,不同应用场景对力传感器的灵敏度要求可能不同。传统的MEMS三维力传感器往往具有固定的灵敏度,无法根据实际需要进行调整。However, different application scenarios may have different sensitivity requirements for force sensors. Traditional MEMS three-dimensional force sensors often have fixed sensitivity and cannot be adjusted according to actual needs.

因此,亟需开发一种灵敏度可调的MEMS三维力传感器。Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a MEMS three-dimensional force sensor with adjustable sensitivity.

发明内容Summary of the invention

针对现有技术的不足,本发明公开了一种MEMS三维力传感器及其制备方法。In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention discloses a MEMS three-dimensional force sensor and a preparation method thereof.

本发明所采用的技术方案如下:The technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

一种MEMS三维力传感器,包括:A MEMS three-dimensional force sensor, comprising:

弹性层,包括表层、液态金属层和第一基底;所述液态金属层设于所述表层和所述第一基底之间,且所述液态金属层设有电阻丝;其中,通过控制所述液态金属层的相态,进而控制所述弹性层的杨氏模量;The elastic layer comprises a surface layer, a liquid metal layer and a first substrate; the liquid metal layer is arranged between the surface layer and the first substrate, and the liquid metal layer is provided with a resistance wire; wherein the Young's modulus of the elastic layer is controlled by controlling the phase state of the liquid metal layer;

力传递层,包括与所述第一基底贴合的第二基底,所述第二基底设有多个微触点单元;并且,所述电阻丝沿第一方向延伸与所述第二基底连接;The force transmission layer comprises a second substrate bonded to the first substrate, wherein the second substrate is provided with a plurality of micro-contact units; and the resistance wire extends along a first direction and is connected to the second substrate;

力敏感层,包括与所述第二基底贴合的第三基底,所述第三基底设有多个悬臂梁;其中,多个所述悬臂梁至少和部分所述微触点单元相对设置;The force-sensitive layer comprises a third substrate bonded to the second substrate, wherein the third substrate is provided with a plurality of cantilever beams; wherein the plurality of cantilever beams are arranged opposite to at least a portion of the micro-contact units;

当外力施加于具有不同杨氏模量的所述弹性层时,杨氏模量高的所述弹性层产生的形变相对较小,进而向所述力敏感层传递的相变较小,使所述力敏感层产生较小信号输出。When external force is applied to the elastic layers with different Young's moduli, the elastic layer with a high Young's modulus produces a relatively small deformation, and thus the phase change transmitted to the force-sensitive layer is smaller, causing the force-sensitive layer to produce a smaller signal output.

在本发明的一个实施例中,所述弹性层的表层和第一基底的材质为聚二甲基硅氧烷。In one embodiment of the present invention, the surface layer of the elastic layer and the first substrate are made of polydimethylsiloxane.

在本发明的一个实施例中,所述力传递层的第二基底的材质为聚二甲基硅氧烷。In one embodiment of the present invention, the material of the second substrate of the force transfer layer is polydimethylsiloxane.

在本发明的一个实施例中,多个所述微触点单元均沿所述力传递层的厚度方向延伸,且多个所述微触点单元延伸的距离相同。In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of micro-contact units all extend along the thickness direction of the force transmission layer, and the extension distances of the plurality of micro-contact units are the same.

在本发明的一个实施例中,所述微触点单元接触所述悬臂梁的端部为尖端触点。In one embodiment of the present invention, the end of the micro-contact unit contacting the cantilever beam is a tip contact.

在本发明的一个实施例中,所述第三基底开设多个用于安装所述悬臂梁的空腔,所述悬臂梁的一端抵接所述空腔的内壁,所述悬臂梁的另一端在所述空腔内悬空。In one embodiment of the present invention, the third substrate defines a plurality of cavities for mounting the cantilever beam, one end of the cantilever beam abuts against an inner wall of the cavity, and the other end of the cantilever beam is suspended in the cavity.

在本发明的一个实施例中,所述第三基底还设有多个与所述悬臂梁数量相同的电极微沟道,所述电极微沟道覆盖导电金属材料。In one embodiment of the present invention, the third substrate is further provided with a plurality of electrode micro-channels, the number of which is the same as that of the cantilever beams, and the electrode micro-channels are covered with a conductive metal material.

在本发明的一个实施例中,所述第二基底设有定位柱,所述第三基底开设定位孔,所述定位柱插入所述定位孔。In one embodiment of the present invention, the second substrate is provided with a positioning column, the third substrate is provided with a positioning hole, and the positioning column is inserted into the positioning hole.

本发明还提供一种MEMS三维力传感器的制备方法,制备得到如上述所述的MEMS三维力传感器,包括以下步骤:The present invention also provides a method for preparing a MEMS three-dimensional force sensor, and the method comprises the following steps:

S1、制作弹性层;S1, making an elastic layer;

S11、在第一模具中滴入PDMS溶液,固化得到表层;S11, dripping PDMS solution into the first mold and curing to obtain a surface layer;

S12、将液态金属溶液倒入步骤S11中的第一模具中,固化得到液态金属层;S12, pouring the liquid metal solution into the first mold in step S11, and solidifying it to obtain a liquid metal layer;

S13、在步骤S12得到的液态金属层的表面放置电阻丝;S13, placing a resistance wire on the surface of the liquid metal layer obtained in step S12;

S14、在第二模具中滴入PDMS溶液,固化得到第一PDMS单元;S14, dripping PDMS solution into the second mold and curing to obtain a first PDMS unit;

S15、在第三模具中滴入PDMS溶液,固化得到第二PDMS单元;S15, dripping PDMS solution into the third mold and curing to obtain a second PDMS unit;

S16、将步骤S13制备得到的液态金属层、步骤S14制备得到的第一PDMS单元和步骤S15制备得到的第二PDMS单元放置在第四模具中,滴入PDMS溶液,固化得到具有基底的弹性层;S16, placing the liquid metal layer prepared in step S13, the first PDMS unit prepared in step S14, and the second PDMS unit prepared in step S15 in a fourth mold, dripping PDMS solution into it, and curing to obtain an elastic layer with a base;

S2、在第二基底的表面刻蚀出微触点单元,并在第二基底的表面涂覆PDMS溶液,固化得到力传递层;S2, etching a micro-contact unit on the surface of the second substrate, coating the surface of the second substrate with a PDMS solution, and curing to obtain a force transmission layer;

S3、在第三基底的表面刻蚀出悬臂梁,得到力敏感层。S3. Etching a cantilever beam on the surface of the third substrate to obtain a force sensitive layer.

在本发明的一个实施例中,所述第一模具为底面为320μm×320μm的正方形、凹槽深度为200μm;所述第二模具为底面为400μm×400μm的正方形、凹槽深度为100μm;所述第三模具为底面为400μm×400μm的正方形、凹槽深度为300μm;所述第四模具为底面为400μm×400μm的正方形、凹槽深度为200μm。In one embodiment of the present invention, the first mold is a square with a bottom surface of 320μm×320μm and a groove depth of 200μm; the second mold is a square with a bottom surface of 400μm×400μm and a groove depth of 100μm; the third mold is a square with a bottom surface of 400μm×400μm and a groove depth of 300μm; the fourth mold is a square with a bottom surface of 400μm×400μm and a groove depth of 200μm.

本发明的上述技术方案相比现有技术具有以下优点:The above technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

本发明所述的MEMS三维力传感器通过可调节传感器的灵敏度,可在不同的测量范围内实现更准确的测量,实现传感器的灵敏度与量程可调,并且提高测量精度。The MEMS three-dimensional force sensor of the present invention can achieve more accurate measurement within different measurement ranges by adjusting the sensitivity of the sensor, making the sensitivity and range of the sensor adjustable and improving the measurement accuracy.

本发明所述的MEMS三维力传感器可以应对多种工作条件,不同的应用环境可能具有不同的噪音水平,可变灵敏度的传感器可以根据实际工作条件调整其灵敏度,以应对不同的信号强度和噪音水平,确保准确可靠的测量。The MEMS three-dimensional force sensor described in the present invention can cope with a variety of working conditions. Different application environments may have different noise levels. The variable sensitivity sensor can adjust its sensitivity according to the actual working conditions to cope with different signal strengths and noise levels to ensure accurate and reliable measurement.

本发明所述的MEMS三维力传感器可以避免为不同的测量范围和要求购买和维护多种不同的传感器,通过调整传感器的灵敏度,可以在同一个传感器上实现多种测量需求,从而节约成本和资源。The MEMS three-dimensional force sensor of the present invention can avoid the need to purchase and maintain a variety of different sensors for different measurement ranges and requirements. By adjusting the sensitivity of the sensor, a variety of measurement requirements can be achieved on the same sensor, thereby saving costs and resources.

附图说明BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

为了使本发明的内容更容易被清楚的理解,下面根据本发明的具体实施例并结合附图,对本发明作进一步详细的说明。In order to make the contents of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below based on specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

图1是本发明中MEMS三维力传感器的结构示意图。FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a MEMS three-dimensional force sensor in the present invention.

图2是本发明中MEMS三维力传感器的第一视角的爆炸图。FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the MEMS three-dimensional force sensor of the present invention from a first viewing angle.

图3是本发明中MEMS三维力传感器的第二视角的爆炸图。FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the MEMS three-dimensional force sensor of the present invention from a second viewing angle.

图4是本发明中弹性层的爆炸图。FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the elastic layer in the present invention.

图5是本发明中力传递层的结构示意图。FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the force transmission layer in the present invention.

图6是本发明中力敏感层的第一视角的结构示意图。FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of a force sensitive layer in the present invention from a first viewing angle.

图7是本发明中力敏感层的第二视角的结构示意图。FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a force sensitive layer in the present invention from a second viewing angle.

说明书附图标记说明:100、弹性层;101、表层;102、液态金属层;103、电阻丝;104、第一基底;200、力传递层;201、第二基底;202、微触点单元;203、定位柱;300、力敏感层;301、第三基底;302、悬臂梁;303、定位孔。Explanation of the reference numerals in the specification: 100, elastic layer; 101, surface layer; 102, liquid metal layer; 103, resistance wire; 104, first substrate; 200, force transmission layer; 201, second substrate; 202, micro-contact unit; 203, positioning column; 300, force sensitive layer; 301, third substrate; 302, cantilever beam; 303, positioning hole.

具体实施方式Detailed ways

下面结合附图和具体实施例对本发明作进一步说明,以使本领域的技术人员可以更好地理解本发明并能予以实施,但所举实施例不作为对本发明的限定。The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments so that those skilled in the art can better understand the present invention and implement it, but the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

关本发明的前述及其他技术内容、特点与功效,在以下配合参考附图对实施例的详细说明中,将可清楚的呈现。以下实施例中所提到的方向用语,例如:上、下、左、右、前或后等,仅是参考附图的方向。因此,使用的方向用语是用来说明并非用来限制本发明,此外,在全部实施例中,相同的附图标号表示相同的元件。The above and other technical contents, features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the following detailed description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as up, down, left, right, front or back, etc., are only reference directions of the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are used to illustrate and not to limit the present invention. In addition, in all embodiments, the same reference numerals represent the same elements.

经研究发现,传统的MEMS三维力传感器往往具有固定的灵敏度,无法根据实际需要进行调整,传感器的测量范围会受到限制,可能会使某些应用场景中的测量范围过大或过小,无法满足精确测量的需求。要改变传感器的灵敏度,通常需要重新设计传感器的结构,并重新组装传感器的各个模块。这个过程需要仔细评估传感器的物理特性和测量范围,以确保传感器的灵敏度得到合适地调整,同时保持其他性能指标的稳定性。然而,重新设计和调整传感器结构的过程会带来许多问题,例如需要时间和金钱投入,这可能会增加制造成本并拖延产品的上市时间。Research has found that traditional MEMS three-dimensional force sensors often have fixed sensitivity and cannot be adjusted according to actual needs. The sensor's measurement range will be limited, which may make the measurement range in some application scenarios too large or too small, and cannot meet the needs of accurate measurement. To change the sensitivity of the sensor, it is usually necessary to redesign the sensor structure and reassemble the various modules of the sensor. This process requires careful evaluation of the sensor's physical properties and measurement range to ensure that the sensor's sensitivity is appropriately adjusted while maintaining the stability of other performance indicators. However, the process of redesigning and adjusting the sensor structure brings many problems, such as the need for time and money investment, which may increase manufacturing costs and delay the product's time to market.

为了解决上述问题,本发明提供了一种MEMS三维力传感器及其制备方法。In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a MEMS three-dimensional force sensor and a preparation method thereof.

结合图1至图3,一种MEMS三维力传感器,包括:In conjunction with FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , a MEMS three-dimensional force sensor includes:

弹性层100,包括表层101、液态金属层102和第一基底104;液态金属层102设于表层101和第一基底104之间,且液态金属层102设有电阻丝103;其中,通过控制液态金属层102的相态,进而控制弹性层100的杨氏模量;The elastic layer 100 includes a surface layer 101, a liquid metal layer 102 and a first substrate 104; the liquid metal layer 102 is disposed between the surface layer 101 and the first substrate 104, and the liquid metal layer 102 is provided with a resistance wire 103; wherein the Young's modulus of the elastic layer 100 is controlled by controlling the phase state of the liquid metal layer 102;

力传递层200,包括与第一基底104贴合的第二基底201,第二基底201设有多个微触点单元202;并且,电阻丝103沿第一方向延伸与第二基底201连接;The force transmission layer 200 includes a second substrate 201 attached to the first substrate 104, and the second substrate 201 is provided with a plurality of micro-contact units 202; and the resistance wire 103 extends along the first direction and is connected to the second substrate 201;

力敏感层300,包括与第二基底201贴合的第三基底301,第三基底301设有多个悬臂梁302;其中,多个悬臂梁302至少和部分微触点单元202相对设置;The force-sensitive layer 300 includes a third substrate 301 attached to the second substrate 201, and the third substrate 301 is provided with a plurality of cantilever beams 302; wherein the plurality of cantilever beams 302 are arranged opposite to at least part of the micro-contact units 202;

当外力施加于具有不同杨氏模量的弹性层100时,杨氏模量高的弹性层100产生的形变相对较小,进而向力敏感层300传递的相变较小,使力敏感层300产生较小信号输出。When external force is applied to the elastic layers 100 with different Young's moduli, the elastic layer 100 with a high Young's modulus produces a relatively small deformation, and thus transmits a smaller phase change to the force sensitive layer 300, causing the force sensitive layer 300 to produce a smaller signal output.

需要说明的是,如图4所示,第一方向具体指液态金属层102的宽度方向。It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 4 , the first direction specifically refers to the width direction of the liquid metal layer 102 .

在本实施例中,弹性层100的表层101和第一基底104的材质为聚二甲基硅氧烷(PDMS)。In this embodiment, the surface layer 101 of the elastic layer 100 and the first substrate 104 are made of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS).

在本实施例中,力传递层200的第二基底201的材质为聚二甲基硅氧烷(PDMS)。In this embodiment, the material of the second substrate 201 of the force transfer layer 200 is polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS).

在本实施例中,多个微触点单元202均沿力传递层200的厚度方向延伸,且多个微触点单元202延伸的距离相同。具体地,微触点单元202接触悬臂梁302的端部为尖端触点。In this embodiment, the plurality of micro-contact units 202 extend along the thickness direction of the force transmission layer 200, and the extension distances of the plurality of micro-contact units 202 are the same. Specifically, the ends of the micro-contact units 202 contacting the cantilever beam 302 are tip contacts.

进一步地,多个微触点单元202按照M×N的矩阵方式排列,M≥1,N≥1。具体地,八个微触点单元202按照如图5所示的阵列方式排列。Further, the plurality of micro-contact units 202 are arranged in an M×N matrix, where M≥1 and N≥1. Specifically, eight micro-contact units 202 are arranged in an array as shown in FIG5 .

在本实施例中,结合图6和图7,第三基底301开设多个用于安装悬臂梁302的空腔,悬臂梁302的一端抵接空腔的内壁,悬臂梁302的另一端在空腔内悬空。具体地,悬臂梁302有四个,相邻两个悬臂梁302之间形成90°的夹角。In this embodiment, in conjunction with Figures 6 and 7, the third substrate 301 has a plurality of cavities for mounting cantilever beams 302. One end of the cantilever beam 302 abuts against the inner wall of the cavity, and the other end of the cantilever beam 302 is suspended in the cavity. Specifically, there are four cantilever beams 302, and an angle of 90° is formed between two adjacent cantilever beams 302.

在本实施例中,第三基底301还设有多个与悬臂梁302数量相同的电极微沟道,电极微沟道覆盖导电金属材料,其中,导电金属材料选自铜、铝、银和金中的一种。In this embodiment, the third substrate 301 is further provided with a plurality of electrode micro-channels having the same number as the cantilever beam 302 , and the electrode micro-channels are covered with a conductive metal material, wherein the conductive metal material is selected from one of copper, aluminum, silver and gold.

作为一种变形,为便于后续力传递层200和力敏感层300快速组装、装配在一起,第二基底201设有定位柱203,第三基底301开设定位孔303,定位柱203插入定位孔303。优选地,定位柱203的中心和力传递层200的中心重合。As a variation, in order to facilitate the subsequent rapid assembly and fitting of the force transmission layer 200 and the force sensitive layer 300, the second substrate 201 is provided with a positioning column 203, the third substrate 301 is provided with a positioning hole 303, and the positioning column 203 is inserted into the positioning hole 303. Preferably, the center of the positioning column 203 coincides with the center of the force transmission layer 200.

一种MEMS三维力传感器的制备方法,包括以下步骤:A method for preparing a MEMS three-dimensional force sensor comprises the following steps:

S1、制作弹性层100;S1, manufacturing an elastic layer 100;

S11、设计第一模具,第一模具的底面为320μm×320μm的正方形,第一模具的凹槽的深度为200μm。根据设计要求调配PDMS溶液,在第一模具中滴入适量的PDMS溶液,用刮刀刮平,放置在加热台,在80℃的温度条件下加热2h,静置待其凝固,进行脱模,得到表层101;S11. Design the first mold. The bottom surface of the first mold is a square of 320 μm×320 μm. The depth of the groove of the first mold is 200 μm. Prepare the PDMS solution according to the design requirements, drip an appropriate amount of the PDMS solution into the first mold, scrape it flat with a scraper, place it on a heating table, heat it at 80°C for 2 hours, let it stand until it solidifies, and demold it to obtain the surface layer 101;

S12、将未凝固的液态金属倒入步骤S1中的第一模具中,用刀片将液态金属刮平,随后降温等待其成形,进行脱模,得到表面积为320μm×320μm、厚度为200μm的液态金属层102;S12, pouring the unsolidified liquid metal into the first mold in step S1, scraping the liquid metal flat with a blade, then cooling it down to wait for it to be formed, and demolding it to obtain a liquid metal layer 102 with a surface area of 320 μm×320 μm and a thickness of 200 μm;

S13、在步骤S2得到的液态金属层102的表面放置适量的电阻丝103;S13, placing an appropriate amount of resistance wire 103 on the surface of the liquid metal layer 102 obtained in step S2;

S14、设计第二模具,第二模具的底面为400μm×400μm的正方形,第二模具的凹槽的深度为100μm。在第二模具中滴入适量的由步骤S1制备得到的PDMS溶液,用刮刀刮平,放置在加热台,在80℃的温度条件下加热2h,静置待其凝固,进行脱模,得到第一PDMS单元;S14, design a second mold, the bottom surface of the second mold is a 400μm×400μm square, and the depth of the groove of the second mold is 100μm. Drop an appropriate amount of the PDMS solution prepared in step S1 into the second mold, scrape it flat with a scraper, place it on a heating table, heat it at 80°C for 2h, let it stand until it solidifies, and demold it to obtain the first PDMS unit;

S15、设计第三模具,第三模具的底面为400μm×400μm的正方形,第三模具的凹槽的深度为300μm。在第三模具中滴入适量的由步骤S1制备得到的PDMS溶液,用刮刀刮平,放置在加热台,在80℃的温度条件下加热2h,静置待其凝固,进行脱模,得到第二PDMS单元;S15, design a third mold, the bottom surface of the third mold is a 400μm×400μm square, and the depth of the groove of the third mold is 300μm. Drop an appropriate amount of the PDMS solution prepared in step S1 into the third mold, scrape it flat with a scraper, place it on a heating table, heat it at 80°C for 2h, let it stand until it solidifies, and demold it to obtain a second PDMS unit;

S16、将步骤S3制备得到的液态金属层102、步骤S4制备得到的第一PDMS单元和步骤S5制备得到的第二PDMS单元放置在底面积为400μm×400μm、凹槽深度为400μm的第四模具中,滴入适量的由步骤S1制备得到的PDMS溶液,用刮刀刮平,放置在加热台,在80℃的温度条件下加热2h,静置待其凝固,进行脱模,得到弹性层100。S16. Place the liquid metal layer 102 prepared in step S3, the first PDMS unit prepared in step S4, and the second PDMS unit prepared in step S5 in a fourth mold with a bottom area of 400 μm×400 μm and a groove depth of 400 μm, drop an appropriate amount of the PDMS solution prepared in step S1, flatten it with a scraper, place it on a heating table, heat it at 80°C for 2 hours, let it stand until it solidifies, and demold it to obtain the elastic layer 100.

S2、制作力传递层200;加工基于4英寸N型SOI晶圆,其器件层、埋氧层和衬底层厚度分别为5μm、1μm和300μm;S2, manufacturing the force transfer layer 200; the processing is based on a 4-inch N-type SOI wafer, and the thicknesses of the device layer, buried oxide layer and substrate layer are 5 μm, 1 μm and 300 μm respectively;

S21、首先通过低压化学气相沉积(LPCVD)的方法在SOI表面生长100nm氮化硅层,用于湿法腐蚀的掩膜保护;由于湿法腐蚀液对氧化硅掩膜层具有较快的腐蚀速率,此道工艺采用氮化硅作为湿法腐蚀的掩膜层;S21, firstly, a 100nm silicon nitride layer is grown on the SOI surface by low pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) method for mask protection of wet etching; since the wet etching solution has a faster etching rate on the silicon oxide mask layer, this process uses silicon nitride as the mask layer of wet etching;

S22、光刻、显影后通过反应离子刻蚀(RIE)刻蚀出需要腐蚀的窗口,此道工艺需要刻蚀LPCVD的氮化硅,由于其较高的致密性,刻蚀速率较慢,因此需要测试其刻蚀速率,防止对硅的过刻;S22, after photolithography and development, the window to be etched is etched by reactive ion etching (RIE). This process requires etching LPCVD silicon nitride. Due to its high density, the etching rate is slow, so it is necessary to test its etching rate to prevent over-etching of silicon;

S23、湿法腐蚀,形成微触点单元202。具体地,采用KOH湿法腐蚀液(氢氧化钾腐蚀液)对其进行腐蚀,腐蚀速率与KOH溶液的浓度度及水浴的温度相关。KOH腐蚀液浓度为20%,在80℃水浴环境下腐蚀约3小时,得到完整的微触点单元202;S23, wet etching to form micro-contact unit 202. Specifically, KOH wet etching solution (potassium hydroxide etching solution) is used to etch it, and the etching rate is related to the concentration of KOH solution and the temperature of the water bath. The concentration of KOH etching solution is 20%, and the etching is carried out in an 80°C water bath environment for about 3 hours to obtain a complete micro-contact unit 202;

S24、背部光刻显影;采用深反应离子刻蚀(DRIE),刻蚀出中间的圆形通孔。由于需要将圆形通孔在晶圆上刻蚀透,光刻胶选用粘稠度较高的AZ4620光刻胶,考虑硅的刻蚀速率与光刻胶的刻蚀速率比,确定匀胶速度,使光刻胶保持合理的厚度。深硅刻蚀前,需要将步骤S21中LPCVD的氮化硅刻蚀完全;S24, back photolithography development; deep reactive ion etching (DRIE) is used to etch out the circular through hole in the middle. Since the circular through hole needs to be etched through the wafer, the photoresist uses AZ4620 photoresist with higher viscosity. Considering the etching rate ratio of silicon to the etching rate of the photoresist, the photoresist spreading speed is determined to keep the photoresist at a reasonable thickness. Before deep silicon etching, the silicon nitride of LPCVD in step S21 needs to be completely etched;

S25、力传递层200的模具制备完成后,通过倒模、脱模制备力传递层200;向制备力传递层200的模具浇筑PDMS溶液,固化得到力传递层200;其中,进行加热倒模浇筑PDMS溶液时需要倒模工具作为辅助,以形成力传递层200的外部支撑区域,此外,力传递层200的厚度可通过控制倒模工具的深度控制。S25. After the mold of the force transfer layer 200 is prepared, the force transfer layer 200 is prepared by molding and demolding; a PDMS solution is poured into the mold for preparing the force transfer layer 200, and the force transfer layer 200 is obtained by solidifying; wherein, a molding tool is required as an auxiliary when heating and molding the PDMS solution to form an external support area of the force transfer layer 200. In addition, the thickness of the force transfer layer 200 can be controlled by controlling the depth of the molding tool.

由上述可知,制作力传递层200需要先制备倒模模具,主要通过湿法刻蚀/干法刻蚀在硅片正表面刻蚀出微触点单元202与定位柱203,微触点单元202的大致形状为金字塔结构,并通过旋转匀胶的方法在其表面旋涂一定厚度的PDMS溶液,待PDMS凝固后将其取下便形成了力传递层200。From the above, it can be seen that to make the force transfer layer 200, it is necessary to first prepare a reverse mold, and mainly etch the micro-contact unit 202 and the positioning column 203 on the front surface of the silicon wafer by wet etching/dry etching. The approximate shape of the micro-contact unit 202 is a pyramid structure, and a certain thickness of PDMS solution is spin-coated on its surface by a rotary coating method. After the PDMS is solidified, it is removed to form the force transfer layer 200.

S3、制作力敏感层300;选取4英寸n型(100晶相)的SOI硅片,其器件层、埋氧层和衬底层的厚度分别为5μm、1μm和300μm,加工过程如下:S3, manufacturing the force sensitive layer 300; selecting a 4-inch n-type (100 crystal phase) SOI silicon wafer, the thickness of the device layer, buried oxide layer and substrate layer of which are 5 μm, 1 μm and 300 μm respectively, and the processing process is as follows:

S31、在SOI硅片正表面通过热氧化的方式形成的二氧化硅层,用作第一次离子注入的硬掩膜,并通过刻蚀工艺在二氧化硅层上做光刻标记;S31, formed by thermal oxidation on the positive surface of SOI silicon wafer The silicon dioxide layer is used as a hard mask for the first ion implantation, and photolithographic marks are made on the silicon dioxide layer through an etching process;

S32、SOI硅片的正表面旋涂光刻胶,光刻胶选用的是AZ5214光刻胶,作正胶使用,经HDMS晶片预处理系统、旋涂、前烘后形成硬掩模保护,形成的光刻胶厚度大约为2μm左右;S32, the positive surface of the SOI silicon wafer is spin-coated with photoresist. The photoresist selected is AZ5214 photoresist, which is used as a positive photoresist. After HDMS wafer pretreatment system, spin coating, and pre-baking, a hard mask protection is formed. The thickness of the formed photoresist is about 2μm.

S33、光刻、显影,SOI硅片正表面的光刻胶图形化;通过光刻工艺,使正性光刻胶在一定强度的紫外线下发生交联反应,为二氧化硅的刻蚀开孔提供图案;S33, photolithography, development, patterning of photoresist on the positive surface of the SOI silicon wafer; through the photolithography process, the positive photoresist undergoes a cross-linking reaction under ultraviolet rays of a certain intensity, providing a pattern for etching holes in silicon dioxide;

S34、刻蚀(RIE)表面氧化硅,注入硼离子,形成轻掺杂B+;刻蚀表面二氧化硅,刻蚀氧化硅的厚度为300nm,离子注入完成后,对表面光刻胶进行超声清洗;S34, etching (RIE) the surface silicon oxide, injecting boron ions to form lightly doped B+; etching the surface silicon dioxide, the thickness of the etched silicon oxide is 300nm, and after the ion implantation is completed, ultrasonically cleaning the surface photoresist;

S35、快速退火(RTA);退火完成后,进行陪片方阻的测试,并得到离子注入剂量、注入能量及退火温度的参数。退火完成会在退火过程中形成一层薄的氧化层,需要用BOE溶液漂洗;S35, rapid annealing (RTA); after annealing, the wafer resistance is tested and the parameters of ion implantation dose, implantation energy and annealing temperature are obtained. After annealing, a thin oxide layer will be formed during the annealing process, which needs to be rinsed with BOE solution;

S36、正表面旋涂光刻胶,经光刻、显影后,刻蚀二氧化硅层形成第二次离子注入的窗口;之后进行第二次硼离子注入,并完成快速退火,对陪片方阻进行测试,确定二次硼离子注入的参数;S36, spin-coating photoresist on the front surface, after photolithography and development, etching the silicon dioxide layer to form a window for the second ion implantation; then performing the second boron ion implantation, completing rapid annealing, testing the companion wafer resistance, and determining the parameters of the second boron ion implantation;

S37、溅射700nm铝,图形化并进行金属化处理(退火);通过磁控溅射(FHR)的方式,在晶圆表面溅射700nm铝。光刻显影,图形化表面电极,形成电极微沟道,图形化过程中使用铝腐蚀液对表面未经光刻胶保护的铝进行腐蚀,腐蚀结束后洗净表面光刻胶,并对铝做金属化处理,形成欧姆接触。通过手动探针台对压敏电阻进行测试;S37, sputter 700nm aluminum, pattern and perform metallization treatment (annealing); sputter 700nm aluminum on the wafer surface by magnetron sputtering (FHR). Photolithography development, pattern the surface electrode, form electrode micro-channels, use aluminum etching solution to corrode the aluminum on the surface that is not protected by photoresist during the patterning process, wash off the surface photoresist after the etching, and metallize the aluminum to form an ohmic contact. Test the varistor using a manual probe station;

S38、等离子增强化学气相沉积(PECVD)1μm氮化硅;化学气相沉积生成1μm厚氮化硅(SiNx)作表面保护;S38, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) 1μm silicon nitride; chemical vapor deposition generates 1μm thick silicon nitride (SiNx) for surface protection;

S39、刻蚀出打线孔;光刻显影出表面打线孔窗口并刻蚀氮化硅,检查氮化硅是否刻蚀完成,未刻蚀完成会导致无法完成引线;S39, etching out wire holes; photolithography develops the surface wire hole windows and etches silicon nitride, and checks whether the silicon nitride is etched completely. If the etching is not completed, the lead cannot be completed;

S310、正表面刻蚀氮化硅、氧化硅、硅,并在埋氧层停止;表面图形化,需要将前述工艺中生长的薄膜及SOI晶圆的器件层刻蚀完全,分别需要用刻蚀步骤S31中的氮化硅以及步骤S32中的氧化硅,用深硅刻蚀SOI晶圆期间层的硅;S310, etching silicon nitride, silicon oxide, and silicon on the positive surface, and stopping at the buried oxide layer; surface patterning, it is necessary to completely etch the thin film grown in the above process and the device layer of the SOI wafer, and it is necessary to use the silicon nitride in the etching step S31 and the silicon oxide in the step S32, and use deep silicon to etch the silicon in the middle layer of the SOI wafer;

S311、背部刻蚀氧化硅,深硅刻蚀单晶硅,并在埋氧层停止;深硅刻蚀中,需要根据刻蚀的实际情况控制刻蚀的时间,到二氧化硅层停止;S311, etching silicon oxide on the back, deep silicon etching of single crystal silicon, and stopping at the buried oxide layer; in deep silicon etching, it is necessary to control the etching time according to the actual etching situation and stop at the silicon dioxide layer;

S312、刻蚀SOI晶圆中间埋氧层,实现器件的释放。释放完成,通过激光切割沿预留的切割道,完成传感器的切割。S312, etching the buried oxide layer in the middle of the SOI wafer to release the device. After the release is completed, the sensor is cut along the reserved cutting path by laser cutting.

本发明的工作原理如下:The working principle of the present invention is as follows:

本发明设计的MEMS三维力传感器力的灵敏度可调的感知原理是基于硅基压阻效应和悬臂梁结构实现的。压阻效应是一种物理现象,是指当半导体受到应力作用时,由于应力引起能带的变化,能谷的能量移动,使其电阻率发生变化的现象。在微弹性范围内,半导体材料的压阻效应是可逆的。基于这种可逆的压阻效应,本发明搭建了机械力学信号和电信号之间的信号转化桥梁。当外力施加在传感器上时,力敏感层300的悬臂梁302发生形变,悬臂梁302的端部即远离力敏感层300中心的一端产生应力集中,导致悬臂梁302的端部压阻区电阻值变化。通过测量电阻值的变化,可以获得压力信息。利用惠斯通电桥电路作为检测电路,通过检测电桥的输出电压信号来确定受力大小。MEMS三维力传感器受到垂直负载时即MEMS三维力传感器受到法向力时,法向力对四个悬臂梁302影响一致,可以通过悬臂梁302的均值电阻进行检测;MEMS三维力传感器受到水平负载时即MEMS三维力传感器受到切向力时,切向力引起悬臂梁302的阻值变化不一致,可以通过两侧的悬臂梁302阻值的变化差异进行检测。The sensing principle of the MEMS three-dimensional force sensor designed by the present invention with adjustable force sensitivity is based on the silicon-based piezoresistive effect and cantilever beam structure. The piezoresistive effect is a physical phenomenon, which refers to the phenomenon that when a semiconductor is subjected to stress, the energy band changes due to stress, the energy of the energy valley moves, and its resistivity changes. Within the microelastic range, the piezoresistive effect of semiconductor materials is reversible. Based on this reversible piezoresistive effect, the present invention builds a signal conversion bridge between mechanical signals and electrical signals. When an external force is applied to the sensor, the cantilever beam 302 of the force-sensitive layer 300 is deformed, and stress concentration occurs at the end of the cantilever beam 302, that is, the end away from the center of the force-sensitive layer 300, resulting in a change in the resistance value of the piezoresistive area at the end of the cantilever beam 302. By measuring the change in resistance value, pressure information can be obtained. A Wheatstone bridge circuit is used as a detection circuit, and the magnitude of the force is determined by detecting the output voltage signal of the bridge. When the MEMS three-dimensional force sensor is subjected to a vertical load, that is, when the MEMS three-dimensional force sensor is subjected to a normal force, the normal force has a uniform effect on the four cantilever beams 302, which can be detected by the average resistance of the cantilever beams 302; when the MEMS three-dimensional force sensor is subjected to a horizontal load, that is, when the MEMS three-dimensional force sensor is subjected to a tangential force, the tangential force causes the resistance of the cantilever beam 302 to change inconsistently, which can be detected by the difference in the change in resistance of the cantilever beams 302 on both sides.

其中,MEMS三维力传感器力灵敏度可调的原理如下:弹性层100由PDMS和液态金属组成,不同温度下,弹性层100的液态金属的相态不同,导致弹性层100整体等效杨氏模量发生改变,受力时产生的形变存在差异进而导致力敏感层300的悬臂梁302的形变不同,从而实现传感器输出信号的调整。其中,在弹性层100的制作中,在液态金属层102的表面缠绕电阻丝,以控制液态金属相态,进一步实现传感器灵敏度可调。The principle of adjustable force sensitivity of the MEMS three-dimensional force sensor is as follows: the elastic layer 100 is composed of PDMS and liquid metal. At different temperatures, the phase of the liquid metal in the elastic layer 100 is different, resulting in a change in the overall equivalent Young's modulus of the elastic layer 100. The deformation generated when subjected to force is different, which in turn leads to different deformations of the cantilever beam 302 of the force sensitive layer 300, thereby achieving adjustment of the sensor output signal. In the production of the elastic layer 100, a resistance wire is wound on the surface of the liquid metal layer 102 to control the phase of the liquid metal, further achieving adjustable sensor sensitivity.

由上述可知,本发明提供的MEMS三维力传感器中的弹性层100作为感应力的重要组件,其杨氏模量的变化会直接影响力的传导和变形。通过控制杨氏模量,可以调节弹性层100的刚度,从而改变传感器对力的敏感度。当弹性层100的杨氏模量较高时,传感器对外界力的响应更为灵敏,可以检测到较小的力变化;而当弹性层100的杨氏模量较低时,传感器对力的敏感度较低,才能适应处理较大的力信号。From the above, it can be seen that the elastic layer 100 in the MEMS three-dimensional force sensor provided by the present invention is an important component for sensing force, and the change of its Young's modulus will directly affect the conduction and deformation of force. By controlling the Young's modulus, the stiffness of the elastic layer 100 can be adjusted, thereby changing the sensitivity of the sensor to force. When the Young's modulus of the elastic layer 100 is higher, the sensor responds more sensitively to external forces and can detect smaller force changes; and when the Young's modulus of the elastic layer 100 is lower, the sensor is less sensitive to force and can adapt to processing larger force signals.

当MEMS三维力传感器力应用在触诊手术中,外科医生需要用具有高灵敏度的传感器小范围的识别早期肿瘤或可疑病变区域,需要用具有大量程的传感器识别皮下深层的结节,大量程和高灵敏度是不可以兼得的,因此,需要探头的灵敏度和量程智能可调,将灵敏度可调的MEMS三维力传感器,集成到触诊探头中,通过调节传感器的灵敏度,进而实现探头灵敏度和量程可调手术夹钳的灵敏度可调对于加强组织的安全性至关重要。当手术夹钳用于外科缝合的针时,大量程是优选的,当手术夹钳用于夹取组织时,高灵敏度较小量程是优选,同理,将灵敏度可调的MEMS三维力传感器,集成到夹钳上,通过调节传感器的灵敏度和量程,进而实现手术夹钳的灵敏度可调。When MEMS three-dimensional force sensors are used in palpation surgery, surgeons need to use highly sensitive sensors to identify early tumors or suspicious lesions in a small area, and need to use sensors with a large range to identify nodules deep under the skin. Large range and high sensitivity cannot be achieved at the same time. Therefore, the sensitivity and range of the probe need to be intelligently adjustable. The sensitivity-adjustable MEMS three-dimensional force sensor is integrated into the palpation probe. By adjusting the sensitivity of the sensor, the probe sensitivity and range can be adjusted. The adjustable sensitivity of surgical clamps is crucial to enhancing the safety of tissues. When surgical clamps are used for surgical suture needles, a large range is preferred. When surgical clamps are used to clamp tissues, a high sensitivity and small range is preferred. Similarly, the sensitivity-adjustable MEMS three-dimensional force sensor is integrated into the clamp. By adjusting the sensitivity and range of the sensor, the sensitivity of the surgical clamp can be adjusted.

在本发明实施例的描述中,还需要说明的是,除非另有明确的规定和限定,若出现术语“设置”、“连接”应做广义理解,例如,可以是固定连接,也可以是可拆卸连接,或一体地连接;可以是机械连接,也可以是电连接;可以是直接相连,也可以通过中间媒介间接相连,可以是两个元件内部的连通。对于本领域的普通技术人员而言,可以具体情况理解上述术语在本发明中的具体含义。In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

显然,上述实施例仅仅是为清楚地说明所作的举例,并非对实施方式的限定。对于所属领域的普通技术人员来说,在上述说明的基础上还可以做出其它不同形式变化或变动。这里无需也无法对所有的实施方式予以穷举。而由此所引申出的显而易见的变化或变动仍处于本发明创造的保护范围之中。Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. The obvious changes or modifications derived from these are still within the protection scope of the invention.

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1.一种MEMS三维力传感器,其特征在于,包括:1. A MEMS three-dimensional force sensor, comprising: 弹性层(100),包括表层(101)、液态金属层(102)和第一基底(104);所述液态金属层(102)设于所述表层(101)和所述第一基底(104)之间,且所述液态金属层(102)设有电阻丝(103);其中,通过控制所述液态金属层(102)的相态,进而控制所述弹性层(100)的杨氏模量;An elastic layer (100) comprises a surface layer (101), a liquid metal layer (102) and a first substrate (104); the liquid metal layer (102) is arranged between the surface layer (101) and the first substrate (104), and the liquid metal layer (102) is provided with a resistance wire (103); wherein the Young's modulus of the elastic layer (100) is controlled by controlling the phase state of the liquid metal layer (102); 力传递层(200),包括与所述第一基底(104)贴合的第二基底(201),所述第二基底(201)设有多个微触点单元(202);并且,所述电阻丝(103)沿第一方向延伸与所述第二基底(201)连接;The force transmission layer (200) comprises a second substrate (201) bonded to the first substrate (104), wherein the second substrate (201) is provided with a plurality of micro-contact units (202); and the resistance wire (103) extends along a first direction and is connected to the second substrate (201); 力敏感层(300),包括与所述第二基底(201)贴合的第三基底(301),所述第三基底(301)设有多个悬臂梁(302);其中,多个所述悬臂梁(302)至少和部分所述微触点单元(202)相对设置;A force-sensitive layer (300) comprises a third substrate (301) bonded to the second substrate (201), wherein the third substrate (301) is provided with a plurality of cantilever beams (302); wherein the plurality of cantilever beams (302) are arranged opposite to at least a portion of the micro-contact units (202); 当外力施加于具有不同杨氏模量的所述弹性层(100)时,杨氏模量高的所述弹性层(100)产生的形变相对较小,进而向所述力敏感层(300)传递的相变较小,使所述力敏感层(300)产生较小信号输出。When external force is applied to the elastic layers (100) having different Young's moduli, the elastic layer (100) having a higher Young's modulus produces a relatively smaller deformation, and thus transmits a smaller phase change to the force-sensitive layer (300), causing the force-sensitive layer (300) to produce a smaller signal output. 2.根据权利要求1所述的MEMS三维力传感器,其特征在于,所述弹性层(100)的表层(101)和第一基底(104)的材质为聚二甲基硅氧烷。2. The MEMS three-dimensional force sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that the surface layer (101) of the elastic layer (100) and the first substrate (104) are made of polydimethylsiloxane. 3.根据权利要求1所述的MEMS三维力传感器,其特征在于,所述力传递层(200)的第二基底(201)的材质为聚二甲基硅氧烷。3. The MEMS three-dimensional force sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that the material of the second substrate (201) of the force transfer layer (200) is polydimethylsiloxane. 4.根据权利要求1所述的MEMS三维力传感器,其特征在于,多个所述微触点单元(202)均沿所述力传递层(200)的厚度方向延伸,且多个所述微触点单元(202)延伸的距离相同。4. The MEMS three-dimensional force sensor according to claim 1 is characterized in that the plurality of micro-contact units (202) extend along the thickness direction of the force transfer layer (200), and the extension distances of the plurality of micro-contact units (202) are the same. 5.根据权利要求1所述的MEMS三维力传感器,其特征在于,所述微触点单元(202)接触所述悬臂梁(302)的端部为尖端触点。5. The MEMS three-dimensional force sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that the end of the micro-contact unit (202) contacting the cantilever beam (302) is a tip contact. 6.根据权利要求1所述的MEMS三维力传感器,其特征在于,所述第三基底(301)开设多个用于安装所述悬臂梁(302)的空腔,所述悬臂梁(302)的一端抵接所述空腔的内壁,所述悬臂梁(302)的另一端在所述空腔内悬空。6. The MEMS three-dimensional force sensor according to claim 1 is characterized in that the third substrate (301) is provided with a plurality of cavities for mounting the cantilever beam (302), one end of the cantilever beam (302) abuts against the inner wall of the cavity, and the other end of the cantilever beam (302) is suspended in the cavity. 7.根据权利要求6所述的MEMS三维力传感器,其特征在于,所述第三基底(301)还设有多个与所述悬臂梁(302)数量相同的电极微沟道,所述电极微沟道覆盖导电金属材料。7. The MEMS three-dimensional force sensor according to claim 6 is characterized in that the third substrate (301) is also provided with a plurality of electrode micro-channels having the same number as the cantilever beam (302), and the electrode micro-channels are covered with conductive metal material. 8.根据权利要求1所述的MEMS三维力传感器,其特征在于,所述第二基底(201)设有定位柱(203),所述第三基底(301)开设定位孔(303),所述定位柱(203)插入所述定位孔(303)。8. The MEMS three-dimensional force sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that the second substrate (201) is provided with a positioning column (203), the third substrate (301) is provided with a positioning hole (303), and the positioning column (203) is inserted into the positioning hole (303). 9.一种MEMS三维力传感器的制备方法,制备得到如权利要求1-8中任意一项所述的MEMS三维力传感器,其特征在于,包括以下步骤:9. A method for preparing a MEMS three-dimensional force sensor, comprising the steps of: S1、制作弹性层(100);S1, manufacturing an elastic layer (100); S11、在第一模具中滴入PDMS溶液,固化得到表层(101);S11, dripping PDMS solution into the first mold and curing to obtain a surface layer (101); S12、将液态金属溶液倒入步骤S11中的第一模具中,固化得到液态金属层(102);S12, pouring the liquid metal solution into the first mold in step S11, and solidifying to obtain a liquid metal layer (102); S13、在步骤S12得到的液态金属层(102)的表面放置电阻丝(103);S13, placing a resistance wire (103) on the surface of the liquid metal layer (102) obtained in step S12; S14、在第二模具中滴入PDMS溶液,固化得到第一PDMS单元;S14, dripping PDMS solution into the second mold and curing to obtain a first PDMS unit; S15、在第三模具中滴入PDMS溶液,固化得到第二PDMS单元;S15, dripping PDMS solution into the third mold and curing to obtain a second PDMS unit; S16、将步骤S13制备得到的液态金属层(102)、步骤S14制备得到的第一PDMS单元和步骤S15制备得到的第二PDMS单元放置在第四模具中,滴入PDMS溶液,固化得到具有基底(104)的弹性层(100);S16, placing the liquid metal layer (102) prepared in step S13, the first PDMS unit prepared in step S14, and the second PDMS unit prepared in step S15 in a fourth mold, dripping PDMS solution into it, and curing to obtain an elastic layer (100) having a base (104); S2、在第二基底(201)的表面刻蚀出微触点单元(202),并在第二基底(201)的表面涂覆PDMS溶液,固化得到力传递层(200);S2, etching a micro-contact unit (202) on the surface of the second substrate (201), coating the surface of the second substrate (201) with a PDMS solution, and curing the solution to obtain a force transmission layer (200); S3、在第三基底(301)的表面刻蚀出悬臂梁(302),得到力敏感层(300)。S3. Etching a cantilever beam (302) on the surface of the third substrate (301) to obtain a force sensitive layer (300). 10.根据权利要求9所述的MEMS三维力传感器的制备方法,其特征在于,所述第一模具为底面为320μm×320μm的正方形、凹槽深度为200μm;所述第二模具为底面为400μm×400μm的正方形、凹槽深度为100μm;所述第三模具为底面为400μm×400μm的正方形、凹槽深度为300μm;所述第四模具为底面为400μm×400μm的正方形、凹槽深度为200μm。10. The method for preparing a MEMS three-dimensional force sensor according to claim 9 is characterized in that the first mold is a square with a bottom surface of 320μm×320μm and a groove depth of 200μm; the second mold is a square with a bottom surface of 400μm×400μm and a groove depth of 100μm; the third mold is a square with a bottom surface of 400μm×400μm and a groove depth of 300μm; the fourth mold is a square with a bottom surface of 400μm×400μm and a groove depth of 200μm.
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