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Simulation and Optimum Design of Finline/Slotted Line Millimeter Wave Antenna

Fu J.S., Ng C.L., Kwang Y., Sia E.K., Tan S.H., Nanyang Technological University, SG

Simulations are carried out using XFDTD software to determine the set of input values for several parameters of the fin line antenna, to give an optimized radiation performance in the principal planes. A further modification [...]

Analytic and Raytrace Modeling of a Miniaturized Infrared Spectrometer Module

Keränena K., Blomberg M., Tenhunena J., Kariojac P., VTT Electronics, FI

When designing the construction of an optoelectronic module, the modeling of the system allows for the possibility to optimize geometries, materials and components in order to achieve optimal performance and cost effectiveness for the final [...]

Optimal Design of A Tuning Fork Gyroscope and Its Testing Experiment

Dong Y., Tay F.E.H., Wen Y., Yuan X., Chen W.T., National University of Singapore, SG

The eigenfrequency of a MEMS Tuning Fork Gyroscope (TFG) is calculated using a formula derived from Rayleigh method. From this formula, the objective function for the optimal design is established. Then two methods to solve [...]

Integration of a Permeable Layer into Micro Coil Modelling and First Steps of Automatic Optimization

Rehfuß S., Peters D., Laur R., University of Bremen (ITEM), DE

Rectangular micro coils which are used in a wide range of applications (e.g. medical or automotive area) are the main components of appropriate wireless transmission systems for frequencies up to 20 MHz. As shown in [...]

Modeling and Optimization of Bi-stable Optical Switch

Maekoba H., Helin P., Reyne G., Bourouina T., Fujita H., Cybernet Systems Co. Ltd., JP

High performance silicon-based, micro-optical switch are being developed for application to optical networks. The mechanical part was fabricated in a one-level mask step by bulk micromachining of (100) monocrystalline silicon with KOH. The resulting structure [...]

Automatic Device Design Optimization with TCAD Frameworks

Stockinger M., Selberherr S., Technical University of Vienna, AT

A design optimization method is presented which utilizes automatic optimization capabilities within TCAD frameworks. This method is applied to doping profile optimizations of ultra-low-power CMOS transistors with 0.25 and 0.1 um gate lengths. Two different [...]

Closed-Loop MOSFET Doping Profile Optimization for Portable Systems

Stockinger M., Strasser R., Plasun R., Wild A., Selberherr S., TU Vienna, AT

We present a new closed-loop simulation-based optimization process for a 100 nm MOSFET for portable systems such as subscriber units for wireless communications, yielding an almost double drive performance at equivalent stand-by power when compared [...]

Parameterized Electrostatic Gap Model for Structured Design of Microelectroelectrical Systems

Lu M.S., Fedder G.K., Carnegie Mellon University, US

VLSI system designers can begin their design process with a behavrioal description of a system, then proceed to physical design. MEMS designers typiclly begin with device design, this process is opten followed by several fabrication [...]

A Methodology for System Level Simulation, Modeling and Optimization of MEMS Devices

Nguyen L., Lee H.J., Maher M.A., von Sosen H., Tanner Research, Inc., US

A Methodology for System Level Simulation, Modeling and Optimization of MEMS Devices Categories: Co-simulation and Optimization System, Multi-level Modeling Linh Nguyen, Hee Jung Lee, Mary Ann Maher, and Harald von Sosen Tanner Research, Inc. VLSI [...]

Optimized Behavioral Model of a Pressure Sensor Including the Touch-Down Effect

Peters D., Bechtold St., Laur R., University of Bremen, DE

The complexity of microsystems is steadily increasing due to the scaling of microelectronic as well as for example mechanical, optical or fluidic devices. In order to be able to get good designs fast, one has [...]