We present a cantilever-based biochemical sensor with piezoresistive read-out which has been optimised for measuring surface stress. The resistors and the electrical wiring on the chip are encapsulated in low-pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) silicon nitride, so that the chip is well suited for operation in liquids. The wiring is titanium silicide which-in contrast to conventional metal wiring-is compatible with the high-temperature LPCVD coating process.
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