Avdeev I. – TechConnect Briefs

Computational Prototyping of an RF MEMS Switch using Chatoyant

Bails M., Martinez J.A., Levitan S.P., Avdeev I., Lovell M., Chiarulli D.M., University of Pittsburgh, US

In this paper we demonstrate the capabilities of our system-level CAD tool, Chatoyant, to model and simulate an RF MEMS switch. Chatoyant is a mixed signal, multi-domain CAD tool that can be used to design [...]

New Accurate 3-D Finite Element Technology for Solving Geometrically Complex Coupled-Field Problems

Avdeev I., Gyimesi M., Lovell M., Ostergaard D., University of Pittsburgh, US

Increased functionality of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) has lead to the development of micro-scale devices that are geometrically complex. These complex configurations require the development of new and more efficient finite element (FE) techniques for modeling [...]

Study of Misaligned Lateral Combdrive Static Actuators

Avdeev I., Lovell M., Onipede Jr. D., University of Pittsburgh, US

In-plane combdrive misalignments are studied using developed analytical and numerical (FEA) models and techniques. Issues of decreasing precision and stability are discussed. The analytical models are closed form and can be used by designers of [...]

Triangle Transducer for Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Simulation in ANSYS Finite Element Program

Gyimesi M., Ostergaard D., Avdeev I., ANSYS, Inc., US

The paper introduces a new methodology with a distributed triangle transducer for the strongly coupled simulation of micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) in ANSYS Finite Element (FE) program.