Skip to main content

Microscopic sensors using optical wireless integrated circuits

Cornell Affiliated Author(s)

Author

A.J. Cortese
C.L. Smart
T. Wang
M.F. Reynolds
S.L. Norris
Y. Ji
S. Lee
A. Mok
C. Wu
F. Xia
N.I. Ellis
A.C. Molnar
C. Xu
P.L. McEuen

Abstract

We present a platform for parallel production of standalone, untethered electronic sensors that are truly microscopic, i.e., smaller than the resolution of the naked eye. This platform heterogeneously integrates silicon electronics and inorganic microlight emitting diodes (LEDs) into a 100-μm-scale package that is powered by and communicates with light. The devices are fabricated, packaged, and released in parallel using photolithographic techniques, resulting in ∼10,000 individual sensors per square inch. To illustrate their use, we show proof-of-concept measurements recording voltage, temperature, pressure, and conductivity in a variety of environments. © 2020 National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.

Date Published

Journal

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

Volume

117

Issue

17

Number of Pages

9173-9179,

URL

https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85084128020&doi=10.1073%2fpnas.1919677117&partnerID=40&md5=9bc8c1f6a10a6baf4008a9e4100abe8f

DOI

10.1073/pnas.1919677117

Group (Lab)

Paul McEuen Group

Funding Source

ECCS-1542081
R21 EY027581
U01 NS107687
DGE-1650441
UF1NS107687
FA9550-16-1-0031
DMR-1719875

Download citation