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Simulation and Measurement of Dielectric Charging in Electrostatically Actuated Capacitive Microwave Switches

Reid J.R., US Air Force Research Laboratory, AFRL/SNHA, US

Simulations of the effects of dielectric charging on the operation of electrostatically actuated capacitive microwave switches have been performed. The simulations are unique in that they incorporate fixed charges into the calculation of the beam [...]

Thermo-Mechanical Simulation of Wire Bonding Joints in Power Modules

Ramminger S., Mitic G., Türkes P., Wachutka G., Siemens AG, DE

High voltage and high current power modules are key components for traction applications. In the future, railway locomotives, tramways and elevators will be equipped with Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) modules. In this field of [...]

Reliability Issues in Microelectromechanical Systems

Avula X.J.R., University of Missouri-Rolla, US

The interdisciplinary field of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) has emerged as a dominant field with potential for the development of commercially viable products such as sensors and actuators, automotive and aerospace electronics, computer peripherals, communication devices, [...]