MEMS-IC Robustness Optimization Considering Electrical and Mechanical Design and Process Parameters

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Florin Burcea ◽  
Andreas Herrmann ◽  
Bing Li ◽  
Helmut Graeb
Author(s):  
Patrik Boart ◽  
Ola Isaksson

Currently, mechanical design of aero engine structural components is defined by dimensioning of Design Parameters (DP's) to meet Functional Requirements (FR's). FR's are typically loads, geometrical interfaces and other boundary conditions. Parameters from downstream processes are seldom actually seen as DP's. This paper proposes that downstream process parameters are treated as DP's which calls for engineering methods that can define and evaluate these extended set of DP's. Using the proposed approach manufacturing process alternatives can be used as DP's in early stages of product development. Both the capability to quantitatively assess impact of varying manufacturing DP's, and the availability of these design methods are needed to succeed as an early phase design method. One bottleneck is the preparation time to define and generate these advanced simulation models. This paper presents how these manufacturing process simulations can be made available by automating the weld simulation preparation stages of the engineering work. The approach is based on a modular approach where the methods are defined with knowledge based engineering techniques-operating close to the CAD system. Each method can be reused and used independently of each other and adopted to new geometries. A key advantage is the extended applicability to new products, which comes with a new set of DP's. On a local level the lead time to generate such manufacturing simulation models is reduced with more than 99% allowing manufacturing process alternatives to be used as DP's in early stages of product development.


2020 ◽  
Vol 844 ◽  
pp. 104-113
Author(s):  
Arvind Kumar ◽  
Abhishek Kumar ◽  
Ram Naresh Rai

Machining of Automobile and aerospace components are the prime concern for close tolerance and eastern mechanical design. AA7050 is the established aluminium alloy for automobile and aerospace components. AA7050/B4C composite enhances specific strength and wear property of the alloy. The present paper aims to develop AA7050/5%B4C Composite through flux assisted Stir casting method. Characterized its microstructure for proper distribution and incorporation of the particles. Furthermore, non-conventional machining done on the composite through CNC die-sinking EDM with process parameters Peak current (Ip), Pulse on time (Ton), and Pulse off time (Toff). The experiments are designed by Taguchi L9 orthogonal array to obtain the machining responses like Material removal rate (MRR), Surface roughness, (SR) and cutting speed (Cs). Further the responses are optimised using Taguchi analysis considering higher the better criterion for MRR and Cs and lower the better for SR. The optimal set of process parameters obtained for MRR is X3Y3Z2, for SR X3Y2Z3 and Cs X3Y3Z2. The confirmation tests conducted with optimal set of process parameters for each response. The error estimated between predicted and experimental at optimal sets is within the acceptable threshold.


Author(s):  
Marc J.C. de Jong ◽  
P. Emile S.J. Asselbergs ◽  
Max T. Otten

A new step forward in Transmission Electron Microscopy has been made with the introduction of the CompuStage on the CM-series TEMs: CM120, CM200, CM200 FEG and CM300. This new goniometer has motorization on five axes (X, Y, Z, α, β), all under full computer control by a dedicated microprocessor that is in communication with the main CM processor. Positions on all five axes are read out directly - not via a system counting motor revolutions - thereby providing a high degree of accuracy. The CompuStage enters the octagonal block around the specimen through a single port, allowing the specimen stage to float freely in the vacuum between the objective-lens pole pieces, thereby improving vibration stability and freeing up one access port. Improvements in the mechanical design ensure higher stability with regard to vibration and drift. During stage movement the holder O-ring no longer slides, providing higher drift stability and positioning accuracy as well as better vacuum.


2003 ◽  
Vol 771 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Fardad ◽  
Wei Liang ◽  
Yadong Zhang ◽  
Bryson Case ◽  
Shibin Jiang ◽  
...  

AbstractFluorinated and photo-imageable precursors are synthesized through a Barbier-Grignard reaction for 1550-nm window. The precursors are used for the sol-gel process of integrated optic components for silica-on-silicon technology. Material compositions and process parameters are optimized to achieve internal absorptions >0.1 dB/cm and propagation losses of about 0.5 dB/cm at 1550 nm. Compact 1×16 Beam splitters are designed and fabricated which exhibit >0.3 dB power uniformity, >0.1 dB PDL and 1.5 dB coupling loss. By hybrid integration of the passive splitters and in-house fiber amplifiers, amplifying splitters are demonstrated at various signal intensities.


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