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Design, Fabrication and Experimental-Numerical Study of PZT Sensors

Arik M., Zurnx S.M., Yigit K.S., Bar-Cohen A., University of Minnesota, US

MEMS micropumps, based on PZT membranes have been designed and fabricated at the Microtechnology Laboratory of the University of Minnesota for use in fluid flow control, and as chemical and pressure sensors. Design, fabrication and [...]

A Global Finite Element Model for Improving the Thermo-Mechanical Reliability of IBGTs Modules

Tronel Y., Fichtner W., Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich, CH

Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT's) are widely used in the automotive industry as high power current switches. They are currently being introduced into traction applications (locomotives, trams, metros, etc.) where high reliability is extremely important. [...]