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The goal of surface-micromachining is miniature mechanical systems, so why are electrical components of interest?

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Johnstone, R.W., Parameswaran, M. (2004). Electrical Components. In: An Introduction to Surface-Micromachining. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8021-0_9

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