Broadband frequency viscositymeasurement using low TCF shear mode resonators consisting of C-axis tilted scaln thin film on thick at-cut quartz plate

Y. Yamakawa*, K. Sano, R. Karasawa, T. Yanagitani

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Abstract

In order to study relaxation characteristics of acoustic velocity and viscoelasticity of the liquid, a wide frequency sweep in the range of MHz to GHz is desired. Thickness shear acoustic mode (TSM) viscosity sensors such as QCM or FBAR can only operate at the MHz range or the GHz range, respectively. In this study, therefore, we report a new type HBAR (High-overtone Bulk Acoustic Resonator) sensor which makes it possible to operate in a wide frequency range. The HBAR consists of the c-axis tilted ScAlN film grown on a zero TCF AT-cut quartz crystal plate. Frequency shifts were measured for various concentration of glycerine solutions. As a result, the tendency of resonant frequency decreasing caused by liquid viscosity increasing is observed in both theoretical and experimental data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTRANSDUCERS 2017 - 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2135-2138
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538627310
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017 Jul 26
Event19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2017 - Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Province of China
Duration: 2017 Jun 182017 Jun 22

Publication series

NameTRANSDUCERS 2017 - 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems

Other

Other19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2017
Country/TerritoryTaiwan, Province of China
CityKaohsiung
Period17/6/1817/6/22

Keywords

  • AT-cut quartz crystal
  • Glycerine
  • HBAR
  • ScAlN film
  • Viscosity sensor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemical Health and Safety
  • Instrumentation
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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