This paper presents the technological process, the simulation and the micro
fabrication of polysilicon structures used as mass sensitive sensors for ga
s detection. The microstructures are double-ended and released, polysilicon
microbridges, realised by sacrificial layer technique. The surface microma
chining compatibility with the integrated circuits microfabrication is disc
ussed and the bridge oscillation observed. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. A
ll rights reserved.