New MEMS Testing Article Offers Clarity Amidst Confusion

The world of waveform-based MEMS testing can be quite a confusing one. But thanks to a new report from Tegam, Inc., it no longer has to be.

(PRWEB) February 25, 2005 -- The world of waveform based MEMS testing can be quite a confusing one. But thanks to a new report from Tegam, Inc., it no longer has to be. Tegam has just released a 4-page article on MEMS testing that outlines the anatomy of the typical MEMS driver/testing system. The document compares the similarities and differences between testing of traditional components versus MEMS devices. It then breaks the typical MEMS driver/testing system into its components - signal creation software, signal generators, and signal amplifiers -- and provides a plain English" explanation of the specifications critical to ensure an accurate, repeatable, and reliable test system. The topics of modularity and compatibility are also discussed, as are the factors that become increasingly important as testing moves down to the micro scale.

The study is a welcome breath of fresh air at a time when MEMS is everywhere you turn, but explanations are difficult to find. Tegams 25 years of experience producing high-accuracy test instrumentation is ideally suited for understanding MEMS test issues, and the companys expertise is evident throughout each section of this report. Whether you are looking for detailed information on precision waveform generation, robust signal amplification, complex signal sequencing, sophisticated multiple instrument synchronization, or microengine driver systems in general, the article provides the information you need. This document is certain to become an invaluable tool for those involved in the driving and testing of MEMS devices.

Testing MEMS devices is a unique combination of the familiar and the new," comments Terry Gambill, president of Tegam, Inc. This analysis clarifies these relationships for those who are new to MEMS testing and those who are fully involved."

Tegam, Inc., founded in 1979, is an internationally recognized manufacturer of electronic test & measurement equipment for metrology, calibration, and production test applications. Headquartered in Geneva, Ohio, Tegam provides a wide range of products, as well as high-quality, service-minded, test & measurement solutions to customers worldwide. For more information, or to obtain a free copy of the MEMS testing report, please contact Tracy Reindel, Marketing Projects Manager, at 440-466-6100 or visit www.tegam.com.

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