Lab in a Tube: Design and Fabrication of Microfabricated Transducers

This lecture introduces students to the design, fabrication, and characterization of microfabricated transducers, focusing on measuring the flow and temperature of a liquid in a small-diameter tube. The project involves team management, hands-on prototyping, and the development of flexible thin-film sensors and instrumentation read-out interfaces. Students will also learn to acquire, process, and analyze experimental data, manage a virtual budget, coordinate milestones, work in a team, and communicate results effectively.