MEMS
MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) is a technology that integrates mechanical elements, sensors, actuators, and electronics on a common silicon substrate through microfabrication techniques. It enables the creation of miniature devices that can sense, control, and actuate on the micro scale, often used in applications like accelerometers, gyroscopes, and pressure sensors. This technology bridges the gap between electrical and mechanical systems at a microscopic level.
Developers should learn MEMS when working on embedded systems, IoT devices, or hardware-software integration projects that require precise sensing or actuation in compact form factors. It is essential for applications in automotive (e.g., airbag deployment sensors), consumer electronics (e.g., smartphone motion sensors), and medical devices (e.g., lab-on-a-chip diagnostics), where miniaturization and low power consumption are critical.