journal article·2026-04

Performance optimization of MEMS silicon substrate hot film gas flow sensors via platinum film annealing

Lei Zhao, Changkun Zhu, Xiaoli Wang, Xiaoqing Jiang, Chu Cheng, Jie Zou, Jiawen Jian

Applied Physics A· Volume 132· Issue 4
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