Sensors and Microsystems

Sensors and Microsystems contains a selection of papers presented at the 14th Italian conference on sensors and microsystems. It provides a unique perspective on the research and development of sensors, microsystems and related technologies in Italy. The scientific values of the papers also offers an invaluable source to analyists intending to survey the Italian situation about sensors and microsystems. In an interdisciplinary approachm many aspects of the disciplines are covered, ranging from materials science, chemistry, applied physics, electronic engineering and biotechnologies.

Further details of the conference and its full program at the website

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Tutorials: With the Eye of the Beholder; C. Di Natale, Biosensor Technology: A Brief History; I. Palchetti, M. Mascini, Fundamental Limitations; M. Grassi, et al.

Materials and Processes: Advances in Silicon Periodic Microstructures; G. Barillaro, et al., Investigation of the Swelling Properties; V. La Ferrara, et al., Optical Sensing Properties Towards Ethanol Vapors; S. Carturan, et al., Optical Vapors Sensing Capabilities of Polymers; S. Carturan, et al., Focused Ion Beam and Dielectrophoresis; V. La Ferrara, et al., A Novel Approach for the Preparation of Metal Oxide/CNTs Composites; G. Neri, et al.,The impact of Nanoparticle Aggregation in Liquid Solution; M. L. Miglietta, et al., Preparation and Electrical-Functional Characterization of Gas Sensors; C. De Pascali, et al., Piezoelectric Low-Curing-Temperature Ink; M. Ferrari, et al., Comparative Bioaffinity Studies for In-Vitro Cell Assays; C. Ress, et al., Effect of the Layer Geometry on Ink-Jet Sensor Device Perfomances; A. De Girolamo Del Mauro, et al.

Devices: Optical Flowmeter Sensor; M. Norgia, et al., UV Laser Beam Profilers; M. Girolami, et al., Photoconductive Position Sensitive CVD Diamond Detectors; M. Girolami, et al., Opaque-Gate Phototransistors; P. Calvani, et al., Fabrication and Characterization of a Silicon Photodetector; M. Casalino, et al., Active Area Density Optimization Technique; E. Dallago, et al., All-Fiber Hybrid Fiber Bragg Gratings Cavity; D. Paladino, et al., An Optical Platform Based on Fluorescence Anisotropy; F. Baldini, et al., Gold Coated Long Period Gratings in Single and Multi Layer Configuration; A. Iadicicco, et al., UV Schottky Sensors Based on Wide Bandgap Semiconductors;P.Allegrini, et al., Design and Realization of a Novel Pixel Sensor; G. Langfelder, et al., Technology and I-V Characteristics of a Fully Porous pn Junction; N. Bacci, et al., Fast Gating of Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes; A.Dalla Mora, et al., Performance of Commercially Available InGaAs/InP Spad; A. Tosi, et al., Novel Vacuum Evaporated Cavitand Sensors; M. Tonezzer, et al., Hydrogen Sensing Capability of Nanostructured Titania Films; G. Micali, et al., Synthesis and Gas Sensing Properties; A. Forleo, et al., Optical Gas Sensing Properties of ZnO Nanowires; S. Todros, et al., Porphyrin-Porphyrin Diads as Potential Transducers; F. Baldini, et al., Electrochemical Characterization of PNA/DNA Hybridized Layer; I. Palchetti, et al., Metal-Functionalized and Vertically-Aligned Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube; M. Penza, et al., Ammonia Sensing Properties of Organic Inks Deposited on Flexible Subtrates; A. Arena, et al., Prospective of Using Nano-Structured High Performances Sensors; F. Estini, et al., Surface Acoustic Waves Biosensor; F. Di Pietrantonio, et al., Development of an Aptamer-Based Electrochemical Sandwich Assay; S. Centi, et al., Determination of Ethanol in Leadless Petrols and Biofuels; L. Campanella, et al., Immunosensors for the Direct Determination of Proteins; L. Campanella, et al., A Method Based on Scattering Parameters; R. P. Paganelli, et al., MEMS Tilt Sensor with Improved Resolution and Low Thermal Drift; D. Crescini, et al., An Offset Compensation Method; P. Bruschi, et al., A New Principle for Environment Resistant Integrated Anemometers; P. Bruschi, et al., Distributed Dynamic Strain Measurement; R. Bernini, et al., Epoxy/MWCNT Composite Based Temperature Sensor; H. C. Neitzert, et al., Thermoelectric Sensor; A. Catini, et al., Sensors for High Spatial Resolution Magnetic Imaging and Nanoscale Applications; A. Vettoliere,et al., Perming Effect in Residence Times Difference Fluxgate Magnetometers; B. Andò, et al., Diffuse-Light Absorption Spectroscopy; A. G. Mignani, et al.

Systems: A Differential Difference Current-Conveyor (DDCCII) Based Front-End; A. De Marcellis, et al., A New Fast-Readout Front-End; A. Depari, et al., A Novel Calibration-Less CCII-Based Resistance-to-Time Front-End; A. De Marcellis, et al., High-Efficiency Front-End Interface; A. Simonetti, A. Trifiletti, Signal Conditioning System Analysis; L. Barboni, M. Valle, A 0.13µm CMOS Front-End; S. D'Amico, et al., A New Laser Technology; D. Casali, et al., A 100µW Ultra Low-Power Contrast-Based Asynchronous Vision Sensor; N. Massari, et al., A 32x32-Channels Chip; M. Grassi, et al., Mental Tasks Recognition; G. Costantini, et al., Silicon Integrated Micro-Balance Array; G. Barlocchi,et al., A Fully Integrated System; L. Odorizzi, et al., A Novel Based Protein Microarray; I. Lamberti, et al., Electrorheological Fluids Based on Inorganic Nanoparticles; L. Scibilia, et al., Wireless Nanotransducers; G. Mantini, et al. Development of MEMS Microcantilever Detectors; A. Adami, et al., A New Approach for CMOS Fabrication of Microcantilever/Nanotip Systems; G. Barillaro, et al., Characterization and Testing of a Double Axis Scanning Micromirror; F. Battini, et al., A High-Voltage PWM Current Driver; E. Volpi, et al., MEMS Piezoresistive Inclination Sensor; S. Dalola, et al., Actively Controlled Power Conversion Techniques; A. Romani, et al., FEM Analysis of Piezoelectric Nanostructures; G. Mantini, et al.,Piezo-polymer-FET Devices Based Tactile Sensors; R. Dahiya, et al., Integrated Optofluidic Mach-Zehnder Interferometer; R. Bernini, et al., Intelligent Wireless E-Nose; S. De Vito,et al., Smart Multi-Sensor RFID Label; D. Cartasegna, et al., Improving Piano Music Transcription; G. Costantini, et al., A Multisensor System; M. Grassi, et al.

Applications: WESNEP; A. Cristiani, et al., A Multi-Purpose Wireless Sensor Network; G. M. Bertolotti, et al., A Wireless Sensors System; G. M. Bertolotti, et al., A High-Voltage Driver; E. Volpi, et al., System Study for a Head-Up Display; E. Volpi, et al., Capacitive Sensor System; M. Demori, et al., Surface Plasmon Resonance Imaging; M. Minunni, et al., Laser Based Scanning System; E. Golinelli, et al., Capacitive Proximity Sensor; M. Norgia, C. Svelto

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