Power management interface circuit for MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical- Systems) bio-sensing and chemical sensing applications by Xu Zhang A Dissertation Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy Approved June 2012 by the Graduate Supervisory Committee:

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