| Original Texts | Acronyms and Abbreviations |
| Awl-shaped serpentine microspring | ASSM |
| Micro-electro-mechanical system | MEMS |
| Silicon-on-insulator | SOI |
| Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition | PECVD |
| Reactive ion etching | RIE |
| Hydrofluoric acid | HF |
| Scanning electron microscope | SEM |
| Charge coupled device | CCD |
| Microforce Testing System | MTS |