Sensor Testing and Characterisation Facility (STCF)

Mandate

The Sensor Testing and Characterization Laboratory is established to support the complete evaluation of sensor devices under controlled and application-relevant conditions. The lab focuses on electrical, thermal, environmental, and material characterization of sensors and related systems. It enables performance validation, reliability assessment, and sensor calibration across different domains such as gas, pressure, temperature, and material sensing. The facility bridges the gap between device fabrication and real-world deployment through an integrated testing infrastructure.

Available Equipment

Atomic Force Microscope (Nanonics MultiView-4000)
- Surface imaging and nanoscale topography analysis
Raman Spectroscope (Renishaw inVia)
- Material characterization and phase identification
- Multi-wavelength excitation (532 nm, 633 nm, 785 nm)
- Structural and compositional analysis
Electrochemical Workstation (AUTOLAB Multichannel Potentiostat/Galvanostat – MAC90404)
- Electrochemical characterization using 3-electrode configuration
Gas Mixer (Environics Series-2000)
- Controlled mixing of multiple gases
Gas Pressure Controller (DH-Budenberg)
- Controlled pressure generation and regulation
Humidity & Temperature Chamber (Espec SH-242)
- Environmental testing under controlled temperature and humidity
- Temperature range: −40°C to 150°C
- Humidity range: 30% to 95% RH
Thermal Imaging Setup (Automation Technology, Germany)
- Non-contact temperature measurement
Shaker (TMS K2007E01)
- Vibration testing (e.g. Accelerometers)
Viscometer (Labman LW-VM02)
- Direct viscosity measurement with auto-range
- Temperature-dependent viscosity characterization
Direct PCB writing machine for Rigid & flexible Substrates
Muffle Furnace (Heraeus)
- High-temperature annealing up to 1200°C
RF Magnetron Sputtering System (Hind High Vacuum SDS8)
- Thin film deposition
- Supports wafers up to 4-inch size
Soldering Station (Goot SVS-500)
- Soldering & desoldering of electronic components