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ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition

November 9–15, 2012

Houston, Texas, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-4525-7

In This Volume

Micro- and Nano-Systems Engineering and Packaging (160)

Volume 9: Micro- and Nano-Systems Engineering and Packaging, Parts A and B

Micro- and Nano-Systems Engineering and Packaging

Applied Mechanics and Materials

Parametric Analysis of Effective Thermal Conductivity Models for Nanofluids

Mohsen Sharifpur, Tshimanga Ntumba, Josua P. Meyer

IMECE 2012; 1-11doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85093

Topics: Nanofluids , Thermal conductivity , Nanoparticles , Particle size , Temperature , Brownian motion , Fluids , Water

Characterize Dynamic Response of Cantilevers Submerged in Viscous Fluids

A. Hossain, A. Mian

IMECE 2012; 13-18doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85096

Topics: Cantilevers , Dynamic response , Fluids , Finite element analysis , Rheology , Cantilever beams , Viscosity , Acoustics , Computer simulation , Density

Model Development and Analysis of a Cricket Filiform Hair Socket Under Low Velocity Air Currents

Kanishka Joshi, Ahsan Mian, John Miller

IMECE 2012; 19-24doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85436

Topics: Currents , Model development , Deformation , Design , Displacement , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow sensors , Microelectromechanical systems , Skin , Stress

The Friction Forces Between Si Tip and Multilayer Graphene

Yan Zhang, Yingying Wang, Yunfei Chen, Yujuan Wang

IMECE 2012; 25-28doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87131

Topics: Friction , Graphene , Stress , Adhesion , Atomic force microscopy , Deformation , Fundamental forces (Physics) , Graphite , Optical images , Semiconductor wafers

Investigation of the Measured Quality Factor Versus Polarization Voltage of a Multiple-Beam Tuning-Fork Gyroscope

Peng Cheng, Yujie Zhang, Wenting Gu, Zhili Hao

IMECE 2012; 29-36doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87617

Topics: Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Q-factor , Thermoelastic damping , Computer simulation , Manufacturing , Thermal energy

Experimental Investigation and Finite Element Modeling Analysis of Photostrictive Optical Actuators

Mosfequr Rahman, Masud Nawaz, Aniruddha Mitra, Nazanin Bassiri-Gharb, John E. Jackson

IMECE 2012; 37-47doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88274

Topics: Actuators , Finite element analysis , Modeling analysis , Thin films , Cantilever beams , Microelectromechanical systems , Ceramics , Helicopters , Semiconductor wafers , Sensors

Mechanics of Buckled Structure MEMS for Actuation and Energy Harvesting Applications

Daniel A. Porter, Usha R. Gowrishetty, Isaac J. Phelps, Kevin M. Walsh, Thomas A. Berfield

IMECE 2012; 49-54doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88646

Topics: Energy harvesting , Microelectromechanical systems , Buckling , Deflection , Design , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Residual stresses

Substrate Effect on Modulus of Elasticity and Hardness of Thin Film Under Nanoindentation Test

Mesbah U. Ahmed, Rafiqul A. Tarefder

IMECE 2012; 55-60doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89497

Topics: Elastic moduli , Nanoindentation , Thin films , Finite element analysis , Friction , Aluminum , Computer software , Energy dissipation , Mechanical properties , Silicon

Bio-MEMS and NEMS

Methods for Mechanical Filtration and Automated Droplet Monitoring in Electrowetting on Dielectric Devices

Michael J. Schertzer, Sergey I. Gubarenko, Ridha Ben-Mrad, Pierre E. Sullivan

IMECE 2012; 61-66doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85343

Topics: Drops , Filtration , Flow (Dynamics) , Microfluidics , Chemical reactions , Biomedicine , Cycles , Displacement , Electric fields , Glass

High Sensitivity MEMS Biosensor for Monitoring Cell Attachment

Fei Liu, Fang Li, David C. Spray, Anis Nurashikin Nordin, Ioana Voiculescu

IMECE 2012; 67-71doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85613

Topics: Biosensors , Microelectromechanical systems , Resonance , Sensors , Density , Electrodes , Endothelial cells , Manufacturing , Quartz crystals , Testing

Multifunctional Skin-Like Electronics for Long-Term Health Monitoring

Woon-Hong Yeo, Yun-Soung Kim, Jongwoo Lee, John A. Rogers

IMECE 2012; 73-76doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85698

Topics: Electronics , Skin , Electrodes , Sensors , Signals , Biomedicine , Data acquisition systems , Electronic systems , Metals , Monitoring systems

Microfluidic Cell Co-Culture Platform With Liquid Fluorocarbon as the Cell Separator

Bryson M. Brewer, Mingjian Shi, Yandong Gao, Donna J. Webb, Jon F. Edd, Deyu Li

IMECE 2012; 77-78doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87601

Topics: Microfluidics , Valves , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Damage , Imaging

An Urinary Biosensor for Early Stage Ovarian Cancer Detection: Experimental Characterization

Onursal Onen, Alper Sisman, Patricia Kruk, Rasim O. Guldiken

IMECE 2012; 79-80doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87850

Topics: Biosensors , Cancer , Experimental characterization , Delays , Microelectromechanical systems , Proteins , Quartz , Resonance , Semiconductor wafers , Sensors

Cultivating Photosynthetic Bacteria in a Planar-Stack Optofluidic Photobioreactor

Scott C. Pierobon, Matthew D. Ooms, Nathan G. Samsonoff, David Sinton

IMECE 2012; 81-83doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88462

Topics: Bacteria , Density , Design

Layered Hepatocytes and Endothelial Cells on a Transwell Membrane: Toward Engineering the Liver Sinusoid

Young Bok (Abraham) Kang, Joseph Cirillo, Siddhartha Rawat, Michael Bouchard, Hongseok (Moses) Noh

IMECE 2012; 85-92doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89413

Topics: Endothelial cells , Liver , Membranes , Microchannels

Thermal Analysis of a Modular, Microfluidic Device for the Rapid Detection of Stroke

Brooks B. Lowrey, Daniel S. Park, Michael C. Murphy

IMECE 2012; 93-95doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89849

Topics: Microfluidics , Thermal analysis , Simulation , Annealing , Blood , Energy transformation , Finite element analysis , Fluorescence , Heating , Polymers

Carbon-Based Nano-Materials and Devices

Solution-Based Fabrication of P-Channel and N-Channel Thin-Film Transistors Using Random and Aligned Carbon Nanotube Networks

Yan Duan, Jason L. Juhala, Benjamin W. Griffith, Vianney J. Uwizeye, Wei Xue

IMECE 2012; 97-102doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86353

Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Manufacturing , Thin film transistors , Single-walled nanotubes , Transistors , Coating processes , Coatings , Dielectrophoresis , Electronics , Integrated circuits

Development of Transparent Conductive Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Films

E. Kok, J. N. Tey, J. Wei

IMECE 2012; 103-107doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86629

Topics: Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Transparency , Single-walled nanotubes , Plasma spraying , Separation (Technology) , Spraying (Coating processes) , Agar , Electrical conductivity , Inks , Nanotubes

Simulation of Hydrogen Diffusion and Adsorption on Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube

Y. H. Liu, B. Tian, F. Wang, J. Wei, K. L. Zhang

IMECE 2012; 109-112doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87222

Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Hydrogen , Simulation , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Carbon nanotubes , Desorption , Fuels , Hydrogen storage , Carbon dioxide , Density

Low-Variance Monte Carlo Simulation of Thermal Transport in Graphene

Colin Landon, Nicolas G. Hadjiconstantinou

IMECE 2012; 113-118doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87957

Topics: Graphene , Simulation , Equilibrium (Physics) , Errors , Heat transfer , Monte Carlo methods , Thermal management , Thermal properties

Flexible Graphene Sensors Using Channel Circuit Electrodes for Explosive Detection

Steven Green, Sangyup Song, Je Kyun Lee, Byungki Kim

IMECE 2012; 119-120doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89100

Topics: Circuits , Electrodes , Explosives , Graphene , Sensors , Silver , Unsaturated polyesters

Molecular Simulation of the Self-Agglomeration of Carbon Nanostructures in Various Chemical Environments

Soumik Banerjee

IMECE 2012; 121-128doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89697

Topics: Agglomeration (Materials) , Carbon , Nanostructures , Simulation , Self-assembly , Nanoparticles , Shapes , Composite materials , Mechanical properties , Nanomaterials

Computational Studies on MEMS and Nanostructures

Formulation for Static Behavior of the Viscoelastic Euler-Bernoulli Micro-Beam Based on the Modified Couple Stress Theory

E. Taati, M. Nikfar, M. T. Ahmadian

IMECE 2012; 129-135doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86591

Topics: Microbeams , Stress

Simulation of Biomanipulation Using Molecular Dynamics

H. Nejat Pishkenari, S. H. Mahboobi, M. A. Mahjour, A. Meghdari

IMECE 2012; 137-143doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86804

Topics: Molecular dynamics , Simulation

The Effects of Ions and Surface Charge Density on Water Distribution in Silicon Nanochannel

Yinghua Qiu, Qiyan Tan, Weichuan Guo, Yunfei Chen

IMECE 2012; 145-148doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87190

Topics: Density , Ions , Silicon , Water distribution , Water , Atoms , Equilibrium (Physics) , Molecular dynamics simulation

Towards Electrostatic Force-Feedback for Reducing Thermally-Induced Vibrations of MEMS

Shehrin Sayed, Nathanael D. Andrews, Jason V. Clark

IMECE 2012; 149-157doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87977

Topics: Force feedback , Microelectromechanical systems , Vibration , Noise (Sound) , Stiffness , Bending (Stress) , Cooling , Feedback , Sensors , Accelerometers

Conducting Heterointerface of Polar-Nonpolar Band Gap Insulators

Shanshan Su, Jeong Ho You

IMECE 2012; 159-165doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88089

Topics: Acoustics , Diffusion (Physics) , Electric fields , Electromagnetic scattering , Electron mobility , Electrons , Energy gap , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Mechanical admittance , Phonons

Extremely Large Deflection Actuators for Translation or Rotation

Aarti Chigullapalli, Jason V. Clark

IMECE 2012; 167-173doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88096

Topics: Actuators , Deflection , Rotation , Microelectromechanical systems , Biomedical engineering , Breakdown (Electricity) , Electrostatic actuators , Heat , Manufacturing , Microactuators

Out-of-Plane MEMS Actuation Using a Scanning Electron Microscope

Alexander L. Hogan, Kurtis R. Ford, Ian R. Harvey

IMECE 2012; 175-185doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88128

Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Scanning electron microscopes , Force sensors , Deflection , Displacement , Dynamic response , Equilibrium (Physics) , Pressure , Pumps , Simulation

DSMC Simulations of Squeeze Film Under a Harmonically Oscillating Micro RF Switch With Large Tip Displacements

Nadim A. Diab, Issam A. Lakkis

IMECE 2012; 187-197doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88422

Topics: Simulation , Switches , Deflection , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Microbeams , Compressibility , Convection , Equilibrium (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids

Reinventing MEMS Through Genetic Programming

Samik Ghoshal, Jason Clark

IMECE 2012; 199-202doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88506

Topics: Computer programming , Microelectromechanical systems , Actuators , Optimization , Artificial intelligence , Performance characterization , Shapes

Towards Measuring Young’s Modulus by Electronic Probing

Aarti Chigullapalli, Jason V. Clark

IMECE 2012; 203-211doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89155

Topics: Young's modulus , Computers , Geometry , Microelectromechanical systems , Stiffness , Calibration , Capacitance , Dimensions , Displacement , Electronic measurement

Towards a Self-Calibratable MEMS Absolute Temperature Sensor: A Theoretical Study

Aarti Chigullapalli, Jason V. Clark

IMECE 2012; 213-219doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89208

Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Temperature sensors , Stiffness , Displacement , Temperature , Atomic force microscopy , Sensors , Temperature measurement , Accuracy and precision , Calibration

A Compact Cantilever Model That Includes Fillets

Aarti Chigullapalli, Jason V. Clark

IMECE 2012; 221-230doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89214

Topics: Cantilevers , Microelectromechanical systems , Stiffness , Deflection , Finite element analysis , Lithography , Resonance , Stress

Modeling the Thermomechanical Interaction Between an Atomic Force Microscope Cantilever and Laser Light

Aarti Chigullapalli, Jason V. Clark

IMECE 2012; 231-240doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89215

Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Cantilevers , Lasers , Modeling , Thermomechanics , Deflection , Resonance , Laser beams , Reflection , Signals

Modeling a Three-Axis Thermal MEMS Gyroscope

Nilgoon Zarei, Albert M. Leung, John D. Jones

IMECE 2012; 241-248doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89451

Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Modeling , Rotation , Computer software , Finite element model , Gravity (Force)

GyroCube: A Novice-Friendly Design and Simulation Tool for Gyroscopic Analysis and Optimization of MEMS

Xing Jin, Jason V. Clark

IMECE 2012; 249-255doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89699

Topics: Design , Microelectromechanical systems , Optimization , Simulation , Computer-aided design , Damping , Finite element analysis , Frequency response , Geometry , Modal analysis

Variation Analyses Using SugarCube

Xing Jin, Jason V. Clark

IMECE 2012; 257-262doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89745

Topics: Accelerometers , Computer software , Computer-aided design , Design , Excitation , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Microscale devices , Packaging , Robustness

Design, Fabrication, Dynamics, and Control of Micro and Nano Systems

Fabrication and Characterization of a Metal-Based Micro-Heat Exchanger by Electrodeposition Technique

E. Ogbonnaya, L. Weiss

IMECE 2012; 263-270doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85900

Topics: Electrodeposition , Heat , Manufacturing , Metals , Nickel , Electroplating , Fluids , Heat exchangers , Mass transfer , Thermal energy

2-DOF Planar Motion Control System Using Model Reference Adaptive Control (MRAC) Algorithm

Andrew M. Y. Luk, Eric H. K. Fung, W. C. Gan

IMECE 2012; 271-280doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86089

Topics: Adaptive control , Algorithms , Motion control , Control equipment , Control systems , Engines , Motors , Transients (Dynamics) , Bearings , Bending (Stress)

Numerical Modeling of Damping Characteristics in a Torsional Micro-Resonator

Tathagata Acharya, Michael J. Martin

IMECE 2012; 281-286doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86152

Topics: Computer simulation , Damping , Micromechanical resonators , Cycles , Dimensions , Dynamic response , Phase shift

Process Design for the Flow of Ethanol Chemical Vapor Deposition Grown Vertically Aligned Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Hatem Abuhimd, Abe Zeid, Yung Joon Jung, Sagar Kamarthi

IMECE 2012; 287-291doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86650

Topics: Chemical vapor deposition , Ethanol , Flow (Dynamics) , Process design , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Single-walled nanotubes , Artificial neural networks , Carbon nanotubes , Experimental design , Gas flow

A Multiphysics Reduced Order Model of Valve Pumping in a 4-Stage Vacuum Micropump

Karthik Kumar, Ali Besharatian, Luis P. Bernal, Rebecca L. Peterson, Khalil Najafi

IMECE 2012; 293-300doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87681

Topics: Micropumps , Vacuum , Valves

Design of DNA Origami Machines and Mechanisms

Alex E. Marras, Haijun J. Su, Carlos E. Castro

IMECE 2012; 301-309doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87848

Topics: Design , DNA , Machinery , Nanoscale phenomena , Geometry , Manufacturing , Hinges , Kinematics , Linkages , Construction

Towards the Realization of a Conveyor Platform for Microparts Employing a Deformable Surface

Mohsin Rizwan, Panos S. Shiakolas

IMECE 2012; 311-318doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87910

Topics: Actuators , Conveyor systems , Deformation , Manufacturing , Micromanipulation , Nozzles , Surface roughness , Wavelength

Sensitivity Analysis of Micropart Motion on a Controlled Deformable Continuous Surface

Mohsin Rizwan, Panos S. Shiakolas

IMECE 2012; 319-326doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87922

Topics: Actuators , Compression , Deformation , Dry friction , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Friction , Manufacturing , Mass production , Materials properties , Microassembling

Towards a Self-Calibratable IMU

Xing Jin, Jason V. Clark

IMECE 2012; 327-331doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88099

Topics: Accelerometers , Calibration , Displacement , Manufacturing , Measurement units and standards , Oscillations , Sensitivity analysis , Sensors , Stiffness , Uncertainty

Cavity Filling Analysis for the Fabrication of an Alignment Structure in Micro Hot Embossing

J. A. Gomez, T. G. Conner, I.-H. Song, D.-H. Chun, Y.-J. Kim, B.-H. You

IMECE 2012; 333-337doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88441

Topics: Cavities , Embossing , Manufacturing , Polymers , Flow (Dynamics) , Molding , Temperature , Computer software , Design , Displacement

Electric Field Gradients in Micro/Nanofluidic Devices

Shokufeh Kazemlou, Neda Nazemifard

IMECE 2012; 339-345doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88807

Topics: Electric fields , Nanofluidics , Design , Electrokinetics , Microfluidics , Separation (Technology) , Transport phenomena

Static Pull-In Analysis of Micro-Cantilevers in Wet Etching Fabrication Process

Ali Darvishian, Hamid Moeenfard, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian

IMECE 2012; 347-350doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89237

Topics: Chemical etching , Manufacturing , Microcantilevers

Nonlinear Analysis of Pull-In Phenomenon and Maximum Deflection of MEMS With Movable Base Under Capillary and Van Der Waals Forces

Ali Karimzade, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian, Hamidreza Asemani

IMECE 2012; 351-356doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89291

Topics: Deflection , Microelectromechanical systems , Van der Waals forces

Design Principles of the Thermal MEMS Gyroscope

Nilgoon Zarei, Albert M. Leung, John D. Jones

IMECE 2012; 357-361doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89459

Topics: Deflection , Design , Engineering simulation , Microelectromechanical systems , Micromachining , Physics , Rotation , Sensors , Simulation

Emerging Technologies

Encapsulating Protective Layers for Enhancing Survivability of Circuit Board Assemblies in Harsh and Extreme Environments

Nien-Hua Chao, John A. Dispenza, Mario E. DeAngelis

IMECE 2012; 363-373doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85959

Topics: Printed circuit boards , Polymers , Artillery , Circuits , Damage , Electronics , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Missiles , Munitions

Enhanced Mechanical Properties of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Nanofibers With Molecular Level Dispersed Graphene

X. Y. Qi, C. B. Ma, S. M. L. Nai, C. K. Cheng, H. Zhang, J. Wei

IMECE 2012; 375-379doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87246

Topics: Ethanol , Graphene , Mechanical properties , Nanofibers , Composite materials , Membranes , Bonding , Electrospinning , Polymers , Tension

A Microfluidic Platform for Evaluating Anode Substrates for Microbial Fuel Cells

A-Andrew D. Jones, III, Cullen R. Buie

IMECE 2012; 381-385doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87781

Topics: Anodes , Fuel cells , Microfluidics , Graphite , Circuits , Design , Electrodes , Engineering prototypes , Fuel cell technology , Polishing equipment

MEMS Demodulator

So-Ra Chung, Sangtak Park, Eihab M. Abdel-Rahman, John Yeow, Mahmoud Khater

IMECE 2012; 387-391doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87968

Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Electrostatic actuators , Signals , Displacement , Electrical properties , Filters , Modeling , Noise (Sound) , Physics , Plates (structures)

A Parallel Coupled Ordinates Method for Rarefied Gas Dynamics Simulations

Shankhadeep Das, Battalgazi Yildirim, Sanjay R. Mathur, Alina Alexeenko, Jayathi Y. Murthy

IMECE 2012; 393-403doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89256

Topics: Gasdynamics , Simulation , Microelectromechanical systems , Switches , Equilibrium (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Relaxation (Physics)

Silicon Interposer Featuring Novel Electrical and Optical TSVs

Paragkumar A. Thadesar, Muhannad S. Bakir

IMECE 2012; 405-412doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89742

Topics: Capacitance , Polymers , Silicon , Stress

Manufacturing, Materials and Processes in Electronics and Photonics Packaging

Influence of Bonding Pressure on the Mechanical Properties of Copper Bumps

S. M. L. Nai, H. J. Lu, C. K. Cheng, J. Wei

IMECE 2012; 413-417doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86626

Topics: Bonding , Copper , Mechanical properties , Pressure , Temperature , Electron backscatter diffraction , Grain size , Nanoindentation , Stress , Thermomechanics

Effect of Deposition Temperature on I-V Characteristics of Vanadium Oxide Film

X. Y. Wei, M. Hu, F. Wang, J. Wei, K. L. Zhang

IMECE 2012; 419-422doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87232

Topics: Temperature , Thin films , Electrical resistivity , Photoelectron spectroscopy , Semiconductor devices , Sputtering (Irradiation) , X-rays

Precision Gravure Printing of Conductive Ink on Flexible Substrate for Printed Electronics

Deokkyun Yoon, Seung-Hyun Lee

IMECE 2012; 423-424doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87243

Topics: Electronics , Inks , Printing , Glass , Machinery , Photovoltaics , Polymers , Printed circuit boards , Resolution (Optics) , Silicon

Investigation of Alternative Materials to Si for Solid State Micro Joints

Ornwasa Traisigkhachol, Florian Pape, Hans H. Gatzen

IMECE 2012; 425-431doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87857

Topics: Bearings , Cantilever beams , Cantilevers , Elastic constants , Electromechanical systems , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Hinges , Microelectromechanical systems , Springs

Finite Element Analysis of Weld Area in Spot Bonding Process to Predict Bond Strength in Transparent Materials Using Ultrafast Lasers

Salman N. Khan, Panos S. Shiakolas, Mohsin Rizwan

IMECE 2012; 433-440doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88046

Topics: Bond strength , Bonding , Finite element analysis , Lasers , Transparent solids , Borosilicate glasses , Heat resistant glass , Laser beams , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics)

Power Die Packaging by Substrate Embedding

Bernd K. Appelt, Bruce Su, Uno Yen, Kay Essig

IMECE 2012; 441-446doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88925

Topics: Control equipment , Copper , Copper foil , Flow (Dynamics) , Gates (Closures) , Lamination , Lasers , Modeling , Packaging , Solder masks

Bond Strength Models for Adhesively Bonded Flip-Chip Interconnects

K. Sinha, A. Dasgupta, J. Caers

IMECE 2012; 447-457doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89442

Topics: Bond strength , Flip-chip

Design and Process Development Concerns for the Assembly of Very Small Solder Joints

A. Alazzam, M. Obaidat, E. Perfecto, M. Lu, S. Kentner, N. O’Brien, B. Arfaei, P. Borgesen

IMECE 2012; 459-466doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89562

Topics: Alloys , Design , Flip-chip devices , Intermetallic compounds , Manufacturing , Microscopy , Polarizers (Light) , Reliability , Scanning electron microscopes , Solder joints

Controlling the Superior Reliability of Lead Free Assemblies With Short Standoff Height Through Design and Materials Selection

B. Arfaei, L. Wentlent, S. Joshi, M. Anselm, P. Borgesen

IMECE 2012; 467-473doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89584

Topics: Design , Reliability , Tin , Solder joints , Solders , Twinning , Alloys , Ball-Grid-Array packaging , Dimensions , Electron backscatter diffraction

Evaluation of a Novel Anisotropic Conductive Adhesive Shear Under Multiple Tin-Lead and Lead-Free Reflow Cycles for Package-on-Package (POP) Assembly

Dustin D’Angelo, S. Manian Ramkumar, Luke Wentlent, Peter Borgesen

IMECE 2012; 475-483doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89655

Topics: Adhesives , Anisotropy , Cycles , Manufacturing , Package on package , Shear (Mechanics) , Solders , Reliability , Hardening (Curing) , Particulate matter

Creep Strain Measurement of an Actual Leadfree Solder Interconnect Using Digital Image Correlation

Hohyung Lee, Seungbae Park

IMECE 2012; 485-490doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89799

Topics: Creep , Lead-free solders , Strain measurement , Solders , Solder joints , Ball-Grid-Array packaging , Displacement , Temperature , Alloys , Ball-Grid-Array packages

Mechanical Behavior of Sn1Ag0.5Cu and Sn3Ag0.5Cu Alloys at High Strain Rates

Pradeep Lall, Sandeep Shantaram, Jeff Suhling, David Locker

IMECE 2012; 491-505doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-93059

Topics: Alloys , Mechanical behavior , Shock (Mechanics) , Vibration , Electronics , Solders , Failure , Stress , Damage , High temperature

Micro and Nano Devices

Surface Treatment of Polymers for the Fabrication of All-Polymer Microfluidic Devices

Jiheng Zhao, Debra A. Sheadel, Wei Xue

IMECE 2012; 507-511doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86136

Topics: Manufacturing , Microfluidics , Polymers , Surface finishing , Oxygen , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Coating processes , Coatings , Surface science

Modeling and Optimization of an In-Plane Rotary Microactuator With Thermal Unimorph

Fan Yang, Nan Lei, Xiaolin Chen, Jiaping Yang

IMECE 2012; 513-518doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86418

Topics: Microactuators , Modeling , Optimization , Silicon , Composite materials , Cantilevers , Deflection , Design , Dimensions , Displacement

A Micromachined Contactless Suspension With Zero Spring Constant

Kirill Poletkin

IMECE 2012; 519-526doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86465

Topics: Elastic constants , Levitation , Micromachining , Disks , Microelectromechanical systems , Sensors

Wavelet Based Nano-Texture Structures for Thin Film PV Cells

Shima Hajimirza, John R. Howell

IMECE 2012; 527-535doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87045

Topics: Texture (Materials) , Thin films , Wavelets , Optimization , Diffraction gratings , Silicon , Strips , Absorption , Engineering simulation , Metal surfaces

Fabrication of Perforated Conical Nanopores in Freestanding Polymer Membranes Using Nanoimprint Lithography and Pressed Self-Perfection Method

Junseo Choi, Bahador Farshchian, Sunggook Park

IMECE 2012; 537-538doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87669

Topics: Lithography , Manufacturing , Membranes , Nanopores , Polymers , Proteins , Lipid bilayers , Aluminum , Anodizing , Biosensors

A Polymer-Based Microfluidic Resistive Sensor for Detecting Distributed Loads

Wenting Gu, Peng Cheng, Arindam Ghosh, Yuxi Liao, Boxiong Liao, Ali Beskok, Zhili Hao

IMECE 2012; 539-548doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87672

Topics: Microfluidics , Polymers , Sensors , Stress , Electrolytes , Electrodes , Microchannels , Circuits , Computer numerical control machine tools , Deflection

Novel Fabrication and Characterization of Diaphragm Micromirror Using ‘Bulk Lithography’

Prasanna Gandhi, Shital Kamble, Kiran Bhole

IMECE 2012; 549-554doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87745

Topics: Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Manufacturing , Aluminum , Biomedical imaging , Damping , Laser beams , Laser Doppler vibrometers , Lithography , Microfabrication

Dendritic Nanotip for Low-Cost Detection of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

Jong-Hoon Kim, Morgan Hiraiwa, Dayong Gao, Kyong-Hoon Lee, Jae-Hyun Chung

IMECE 2012; 555-558doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87871

Topics: Capacitance , Diseases , Electric current , Fluorescence , Nanowires , Resolution (Optics) , Sensors , Single-walled carbon nanotubes

3D Micromixer

Bahador Farshchian, Junseo Choi, Sunggook Park

IMECE 2012; 559-562doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88031

Topics: Bonding , Brass (Metal) , Epoxy adhesives , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluorescence , Manufacturing , Microchannels , Molding , Particle spin , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry

Micro-Fluidic Assisted Passive Direct Methanol Fuel Cells

Gladys Garza, Peiwen Li, Douglas Loy

IMECE 2012; 563-570doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88540

Topics: Direct methanol fuel cells , Microfluidics , Methanol , Carbon dioxide , Electrochemical reactions , Anodes , Carbon , Design , Fuels , Mass transfer

Large Deflection 3DOF Piezoelectric Microrobotic Manipulator With Positional Sensing and Self-Calibration

Xing Jin, Jason V. Clark

IMECE 2012; 571-576doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88919

Topics: Calibration , Deflection , Displacement , Manipulators

Influence of Fringing Field Effect on the Pull-In of Size Dependent Micro-Beams

Ali Darvishian, Hamid Moeenfard, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian

IMECE 2012; 577-580doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89238

Topics: Microbeams , Strain gradient

Characterization of Static Behavior of Electrostatically Actuated Micro Tweezers Using Modified Couple Stress Theory

Ali Darvishian, Hamid Moeenfard, Nasser Ghaderi, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian

IMECE 2012; 581-585doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89239

Topics: Stress

Spurious Signals in the Thermal MEMS Gyroscope

Pooneh Shooshtari, Jamal Bahari, Kourosh Khosraviani, Albert Leung, John Jones

IMECE 2012; 587-596doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89394

Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Signals

A Flexoelectric Micro-Accelerometer

Wenbin Huang, Seol Ryung Kwon, Fuh-Gwo Yuan, Shujun Zhang, Xiaoning Jiang

IMECE 2012; 597-603doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89818

Topics: Accelerometers , Sensors , Piezoelectric materials , Strontium , Vibration , Vibration tests

Micro/NanoScale Phononic Crystals and Acoustic Metamaterials: Fundamentals, Devices and Applications

Analysis of Band Structures of Nanosized Phononic Crystals by Nonlocal Elastic Theory

Yue-Sheng Wang, A-Li Chen

IMECE 2012; 605-609doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86701

Topics: Phononic crystals , Size effect , Waves

Measurement of In-Plane Thermal Conductivity Using Suspended SiN_x Islands

Seyedhamidreza Alaie, Drew F. Goettler, Khawar Abbas, Ihab El-Kady, Zayd C. Leseman

IMECE 2012; 611-615doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88786

Topics: Thermal conductivity , Sensors , Membranes , Design , Electrical resistivity , Flow (Dynamics) , Focused ion beams , Gallium , Heat , Ions

Microfluidics 2012 Fluid Engineering in Micro- and Nanosystems

Nanoparticle Transport Through Boundaries of Nanoporous Structures

T. S. Mahadevan, M. Milosevic, M. Kojic, F. Hussain, N. Kojic, M. Ferrari, A. Ziemys

IMECE 2012; 617-618doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85775

Topics: Nanoparticles , Particulate matter , Ions , Boltzmann constant , Cooling , Diffusion (Physics) , Drug delivery systems , Nanofluidics , Particle size , Separation (Technology)

Intelligent Combination of Batch Fabrication With Rapid Prototyping Techniques for a Drop-on-Demand Microdrop Generator

Markus Kagerer, Kenji L. Eiler, Franz Irlinger, Tim C. Lueth

IMECE 2012; 619-628doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85854

Topics: Generators , Manufacturing , Rapid prototyping , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Fluids , Nozzles , Silicon , Borosilicate glasses , Heat resistant glass

Opto-Mechanical Actuation of Carbon Nanotube/Polymer Composite Membranes for Microfluidic Pumping Applications

Bennie LaPrade, Balaji Panchapakesan, Stuart J. Williams

IMECE 2012; 629-631doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86138

Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Membranes , Microfluidics , Polymer composites , Pumps , Lasers , Actuators , Composite materials , Deflection , Displacement

Droplet Evaporation and Chemical Reaction in a Single Multi-Component Droplet to Synthesis Mixed-Oxide Film Using Spray Pyrolysis Method

S. M. Navid Khatami, Olusegun J. Ilegbusi

IMECE 2012; 633-638doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86382

Topics: Chemical reactions , Drops , Evaporation , Modeling , Pyrolysis , Sprays

Effects of Biased AC Electroosmotic Micro-Pumping on Symmetric and Asymmetric Electrode Arrays

Nazmul Islam

IMECE 2012; 639-643doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86937

Topics: Electrodes , Electroosmosis

Simulations of Droplet Collisions in Shear Flow

Orest Shardt, J. J. Derksen, Sushanta K. Mitra

IMECE 2012; 645-652doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87106

Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Drops , Engineering simulation , Shear flow , Simulation , Reynolds number , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Performance

Microbubble Array as a Versatile Tool for On-Chip Worm Processing

Gan Yu, Ali Hashmi, Yuhao Xu, Hyuck-Jin Kwon, Xiaolin Chen, Jie Xu

IMECE 2012; 653-657doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87132

Topics: Bubbles , Flow (Dynamics) , Microbubbles , Microfluidics

Design of a Microfluidic Device to Induce Noise Damage in Hair Cells of the Zebrafish Lateral Line

Hyuck-Jin Kwon, Yuhao Xu, Stephen A. Solovitz, Wei Xue, Alexander G. Dimitrov, Allison B. Coffin, Jie Xu

IMECE 2012; 659-664doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87135

Topics: Damage , Design , Microfluidics , Noise (Sound) , Flow (Dynamics) , Computational fluid dynamics , Boundary layers , Simulation , Dimensions , Ear

Sculpting and Aerosolizing Pinned Liquid Films With Localized Acoustic Pressures of Surface Acoustic Waves

Daniel Taller, Hsueh-Chia Chang, David B. Go

IMECE 2012; 665-670doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87249

Topics: Liquid films , Sound pressure , Surface acoustic waves , Computer simulation , Dimensions , Topology

Investigations on Transient Natural Convection in Boron Nitride-Mineral Oil Nanofluid Systems

Shijo Thomas, C. B. Sobhan, Jaime Taha-Tijerina, T. N. Narayanan, P. M. Ajayan

IMECE 2012; 671-678doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87420

Topics: Boron , Minerals , Nanofluids , Natural convection , Transients (Dynamics) , Fluids , Mineral oil , Nanoparticles , Convection , Heat transfer

Electrothermal Pumping With Thin Film Resistive Heaters

Andrew Work, Vanessa Velasco, Stuart J. Williams

IMECE 2012; 679-680doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87491

Topics: Electric fields , Electrodes , Electrokinetics , Geometry , Glass , Heat , Lasers , Microscopes , Particulate matter , Thin films

Microfluidic Characterization of Steam-Bitumen Interactions During Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage Operations

Thomas de Haas, Hossein Fadeai, David Sinton

IMECE 2012; 681-687doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88151

Topics: Asphalt , Bituminous materials , Drainage , Gravity (Force) , Microfluidics , Pitch (Bituminous material) , Steam , Condensed matter , Flow (Dynamics) , Glass

Electrothermal Blinking Vortices for Chaotic Mixing

Sophie Loire, Paul Kauffmann, Paul Gimenez, Igor Mezić, Carl Meinhart

IMECE 2012; 689-690doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88269

Topics: Vortices , Flow (Dynamics) , Electrodes , Signals , Computer simulation , Dimensions , Dynamic systems , Electrokinetics , Fluid dynamics , Microfluidics

Effects of the Light Source on the Signal Quality for Photonic and Microfluidic Nanohole Sensor Calorimeter

Mehmet Sen, Gregory Kowalski, Jason Fiering, Dale Larson

IMECE 2012; 691-700doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88300

Topics: Light sources , Microfluidics , Sensors , Signals , Ethanol , Temperature , Water , Deformation , Design , Fluids

Non-Invasive Sorting of Lipid Producing Microalgae With Dielectrophoresis Using Microelectrodes

Alisha R. Schor, Cullen R. Buie

IMECE 2012; 701-707doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88317

Topics: Dielectrophoresis , Electric fields , Biofuel , Coulombs , Design , Particulate matter , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves)

Design and Fabrication of Rock-Based Micromodel

Daniel S. Park, Saade Bou-Mikael, Sean King, Karsten E. Thompson, Clinton S. Willson, Dimitris E. Nikitopoulos

IMECE 2012; 709-715doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88501

Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Rocks , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Engineering simulation , Optimization , Particulate matter , Polymers , Simulation

Development Drug Delivery Systems by Shock Waves Using Special Microcapsules Including a Gas Bubble

Masaaki Tamagawa

IMECE 2012; 717-719doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88692

Topics: Bubbles , Drug delivery systems , Shock waves , Polymers , Deformation , Membranes , Pressure , Ultrasonic waves , Waves

Electrostatically Actuated Compliant Microvalve

Tatjana Dankovic, Alan Feinerman

IMECE 2012; 721-729doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89499

Topics: Cantilevers , Carbon dioxide lasers , Collapse , Fluids , Gas flow , Lasers , Manufacturing , Membranes , Microfluidics , Pressure

Micro-Scale Part Manipulation on a Liquid Interface Through Interface Curvature Effects

Jose Carballo, Qi Ni, Jose Vasquez, Sotirios Chatzisavas, Nathan Crane

IMECE 2012; 731-733doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89895

Topics: Microscale devices , Manufacturing , Fluids , Bonding , Particulate matter , Water

Numerical Simulation of Laminar Forced Convection Heat Transfer of Two Square Prisms Inside Nanofluids

S. M. H. Jayhooni, M. H. Nowzari, K. Jafarpur, A. Abbasi Baharanchi

IMECE 2012; 735-742doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89962

Topics: Computer simulation , Forced convection , Nanofluids , Prisms (Optics) , Particulate matter , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat transfer , Heat transfer coefficients

Modeling and Simulation in Electronics and Photonics Packaging

Failure Mechanism and Reliability Design Study of Bendable Electronic Module

Changwoon Han, Chulmin Oh, Won Sik Hong

IMECE 2012; 743-744doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86006

Topics: Adhesives , Anisotropy , Computer simulation , Copper , Design , Failure mechanisms , Manufacturing , Polymers , Reliability , Silicon

A Study on the Mechanical Stability of a-IGZO Based Inverter

Byung-Jae Kim, Youn-Jea Kim

IMECE 2012; 745-748doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87293

Topics: Mechanical stability , Mechanical properties , Durability , Elasticity , Mechanical admittance , Robustness , Semiconductors (Materials) , Thin film transistors , Transparency

Anisotropic Strain-Field-Induced Change of the Electronic Conductivity of Graphene Sheets and Carbon Nanotubes

Masato Ohnishi, Hiroshi Kawakami, Yusuke Suzuki, Ken Suzuki, Hideo Miura

IMECE 2012; 749-754doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87347

Topics: Anisotropy , Carbon nanotubes , Electrical conductivity , Graphene , Thermal conductivity , Deformation , Multi-walled nanotubes , Sensors , Strain sensors , Buckling

Modeling of Micro Electron Beam Welding With Melting and Evaporation

Satya S. Gajapath, Sushanta K. Mitra, Patricio F. Mendez

IMECE 2012; 755-756doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88427

Topics: Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Biomedicine , Electron beam welding , Electron beams , Evaporation , Heating , Lasers , Melting , Microelectronic devices , Modeling

Cohesive Fracture Mechanics Based Finite Element Analysis to the Performance of Lead Free Solders in BGA Packaging Under Drop Impact

Yao Yao

IMECE 2012; 757-765doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88629

Topics: Ball-Grid-Array packaging , Finite element analysis , Fracture mechanics , Lead-free solders , Solders , Alloys , Packaging , Electronic packaging , Failure , Fracture (Materials)

Multi-Scale Transient Thermal Analysis of Microelectronics

Banafsheh Barabadi, Satish Kumar, Valeriy Sukharev, Yogendra K. Joshi

IMECE 2012; 767-774doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89864

Topics: Microelectronic devices , Thermal analysis , Transients (Dynamics) , Arches , Ball-Grid-Array packaging , Energy efficiency , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Flip-chip , Flip-chip devices

Cost Assessment for Implementation of Embedded Prognostic Health Management for Electronic Systems

Pradeep Lall, Ryan Lowe, Kai Goebel

IMECE 2012; 775-785doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-93058

Topics: Aerospace industry , Automotive industry , Decision making , Defense industry , Economic analysis , Electrical components , Electronic systems , Electronics , Engineering disciplines , Engineers

NanoEngineering for Energy and Sustainability

Thermal Transport in 3D Pillared CNT-Graphene Nanostructures

Jungkyu Park, Michael F. P. Bifano, Vikas Prakash

IMECE 2012; 787-800doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89612

Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Graphene , Nanostructures , Thermal conductivity , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Columns (Structural) , Temperature , Engineering simulation , Molecular dynamics , Simulation

Sensitivity of Thermal Conductivity of Carbon Nanotubes to Defect Concentrations and Heat-Treatment

Michael F. P. Bifano, Jungkyu Park, Vikas Prakash

IMECE 2012; 801-811doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89625

Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Thermal conductivity , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Heat , Maintenance , Chemical vapor deposition , Equilibrium (Physics) , Hydrogen , Molecular dynamics

Nanomaterials and Nanostructures for Energy Applications

Investigation of Molten Salt Nanomaterial as Thermal Energy Storage in Concentrated Solar Power

Bharath Dudda, Donghyun Shin

IMECE 2012; 813-818doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87707

Topics: Concentrating solar power , Nanomaterials , Thermal energy storage , Specific heat , Mineral oil , Nanoparticles , Electric power generation , Fluids , Heat transfer , Renewable energy

Effect of Staggered Configurations on Laminar Forced Convection Heat Transfer From Square Cylinders Inside Water/CuO Nanofluid

K. Jafarpur, M. H. Nowzari, S. M. H. Jayhooni, A. Abbasi Baharanchi

IMECE 2012; 819-827doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89958

Topics: Cylinders , Forced convection , Nanofluids , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Particulate matter , Computer simulation , Heat transfer , Nanoparticles

Nanostructured Materials Symposium

Nanoscale Characterization of Wear Particles Produced From CNF-Reinforced HDPE Composites

Aydar Akchurin, Songbo Xu, X. W. Tangpong, Tian Liu, Weston Wood, Wei-Hong Zhong

IMECE 2012; 829-835doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86149

Topics: Composite materials , Nanoscale phenomena , Particulate matter , Wear , Dynamic light scattering , Coating processes , Coatings , Carbon , Density , Disks

Integrity Study of ACSR and ACSS Two Stage Splice Connectors at High Operation Temperatures

Hao Jiang, Jy-An John Wang, Fei Ren, Dominic Lee, John Chan, Gary Sibilant

IMECE 2012; 837-844doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86358

Topics: High temperature , Reliability , Temperature , Transmission lines , Computer simulation , Electric power transmission , Electrical resistivity , Finite element analysis , Modeling

Study of Lattice Strain Propagation in Molecular Beam Epitaxy of Nano Scale Magnesium Oxide Thin Film on 6H-SiC Substrates Using Neural Network Computer Models

Ghulam Moeen Uddin, Katherine Ziemer, Abe Zeid, Sagar Kamarthi

IMECE 2012; 845-854doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87015

Topics: Artificial neural networks , Computers , Magnesium (Metal) , Molecular beam epitaxy , Thin films , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Temperature , Oxygen , Design , Electron diffraction

Stable Island-Like Water Films Adsorbed on Mica Surface

Gutian Zhao, Zhonghua Ni, Yan Zhang, Qiyan Tan, Hongyan Fu, Yunfei Chen

IMECE 2012; 855-858doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87121

Topics: Water , Atomic force microscopy , Tunnel construction

Optical Properties of Nano-Structure Tungsten-Doped Vanadium Oxide

W. B. Cai, F. Wang, Y. P. Miao, J. Wei, K. L. Zhang

IMECE 2012; 859-862doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87228

Topics: Nanostructures , Tungsten , Sputtering (Irradiation) , Annealing , Atomic force microscopy , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , Phase transition temperature , Temperature , Vacuum

Analysis of Plastic Deformation in Metal-Ceramic Nanolayers During Cyclic Indentation

C. B. Blada, Y.-L. Shen

IMECE 2012; 863-872doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87751

Topics: Ceramics , Deformation , Metals , Cycles , Silicon , Stress , Aluminum , Computer simulation , Diamonds , Displacement

Posters

Dynamic Response of a Steel-Concrete Hybrid Frame to Support 15MW Compressor

Seunghoon Shin, Guangyoung Sun, Juwon Lee, Kangboo Kim

IMECE 2012; 873-879doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85480

Topics: Compressors , Concretes , Dynamic response , Steel , Stress , Boundary-value problems , Structural dynamics , Aerodynamics , Dynamic analysis , Engines

Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Micro-Heater

C. N. Janakos, F. T. Goericke, A. P. Pisano

IMECE 2012; 881-886doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85814

Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Packaging , Testing , Vacuum , Gases , Heat , Heating , MEMS packaging , Temperature

A High Temperature Pressure Sensor Based on Advanced Thick Film Technology

Zongyang Zhang, Xingguo Cheng, Gang Cao, Chaojun Liu, Sheng Liu

IMECE 2012; 887-892doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87621

Topics: High temperature , Pressure sensors , Resistors , Stainless steel , Strain sensors , Thick films

Optimal Design of Axe-Symmetric Diffuser via Genetic Algorithm and Ball-Spine Inverse Design Method

Navid S. Vaghefi, Mahdi Nili Ahmadabadi, Mohammad R. Roshani

IMECE 2012; 893-902doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87924

Topics: Design , Design methodology , Diffusers , Genetic algorithms , Pressure , Algorithms , Boundary layers , Geometry , Computer software , Flow (Dynamics)

Estimating the Position and Size of a Cavity in a Plate by Means of Boundary Element Method and Conduction Heat Transfer

Sasan Sattarpanah Karganroudi, Mohammad R. Roshani, Mohammad R. Aligoodarz, Mohammad Reza Soleimani Tehrani

IMECE 2012; 903-909doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87991

Topics: Boundary element methods , Cavities , Heat conduction , Heat transfer , Boundary-value problems , Plates (structures) , Shapes , Temperature , Computer programming , Computer programming languages

Compact Modeling of 3D Stacked Die Inter-Tier Microfluidic Cooling Under Non-Uniform Heat Flux

Zhimin Wan, Yoon Jo Kim, Yogendra K. Joshi

IMECE 2012; 911-917doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88890

Topics: Cooling , Heat flux , Microfluidics , Modeling , Temperature , Computational fluid dynamics , Heat , Thermal management , Coolants , Errors

New Fabrication Method for High-Q MEMS Inductors

Wen-Cheng Kuo, Chao-Yang Hsu, Yao-Joe Yang

IMECE 2012; 919-923doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89169

Topics: Inductors , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Metals , Q-factor , Biomedicine , Bonding , Evaporation , Laser cutting , Lasers

Numerical Analysis of Deposits and Corrosion Influence on a Centrifugal Compressor Performance

Mohammad R. Aligoodarz, Mohammad Reza Soleimani Tehrani, Hadi Karrabi, Mohammad R. Roshani

IMECE 2012; 925-929doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89456

Topics: Compressors , Computer simulation , Corrosion , Numerical analysis , Pressure

High Performance MEMS Thermal Gyroscope

Nilgoon Zarei, Albert M. Leung, John D. Jones

IMECE 2012; 931-936doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89461

Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Sensors , Design , Gravity (Force) , Currents , Computer software , Convection , Engineering prototypes , Engineering simulation , Finite element model

A Study on the Dynamic Response in Standardized Drop Test

Sharan Kallolimath, Jiang Zhou

IMECE 2012; 937-944doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89728

Topics: Dynamic response , Event history analysis , Failure , Finite element analysis , Reliability , Simulation , Solder joints , Stiffness , Stress

Power Harvesting MEMS/NEMS

Investigation of a MEMS-Based Boiler and Free Piston Expander for Energy Harvesting

C. Champagne, L. Weiss

IMECE 2012; 945-953doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86289

Topics: Boilers , Energy harvesting , Microelectromechanical systems , Pistons , Lubricants , Sealing (Process) , Fluids , Viscosity , Construction , Copper

Scavenging Wind Energy From Fluttering Membranes With Piezoelectric Materials

Edwar Romero, Visvanatha Sundararajan, Nellie Bonilla, Christian Martinez, Amilcar Rincon

IMECE 2012; 955-960doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86992

Topics: Membranes , Piezoelectric materials , Wind energy , Energy generation , Energy harvesting , Flutter (Aerodynamics) , Wind power , Wind velocity

Thermoelectric Generators Embedded in Microelectronic Chip

Owen Sullivan, Saibal Mukhopadhyay, Satish Kumar

IMECE 2012; 961-968doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87953

Topics: Generators , Energy generation , Energy consumption , Heat flux , Battery life , Electronic packages , Stress , Thermoelectric devices , Waste heat

Micro-Power Generators Employing Commercially Available Piezoelectric Materials

Sebastian Roa-Prada

IMECE 2012; 969-977doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88684

Topics: Generators , Piezoelectric materials , Cantilever beams , Energy harvesting , Databases , Design , Manufacturing , Power density , Simulation , Vibration

Nonlinear Control Modeling for Arrays of Coupled Mechatronic Transducers

Nikolaos I. Xiros

IMECE 2012; 979-988doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89424

Topics: Control modeling , Transducers , Capacitance , Circuits , Capacitors , Dampers , Displacement , Energy harvesting , Equilibrium (Physics) , Excitation

Quality and Reliability of Electronics/Photonics Packaging, MEMS and NEMS

Printed Circuit Board Pad Crater Test Methods and Sample Design

Todd Embree, Deassy Novita, Gary Long, Satish Parupalli

IMECE 2012; 989-993doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85562

Topics: Design , Printed circuit boards , Damage , Dimensions , Lead-free solders , Manufacturing , Temperature

Micro-Texture Dependence of the Strength of Fine Metallic Bumps Used for Electronic Packaging

Fumiaki Endo, Naokazu Murata, Ken Suzuki, Hideo Miura

IMECE 2012; 995-1000doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87342

Topics: Electronic packaging , Texture (Materials) , Copper , Electroplating , Young's modulus , Anisotropy , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Thin films

Analysis of TSV/Micro-Bump Deformation due to Chip Misalignment and Thermal Processing in 3D IC Packages

R. W. Johnson, Y.-L. Shen

IMECE 2012; 1001-1010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87728

Topics: Deformation , Shear deformation , Bonding , Silicon chips , Solders , Stress , Thermal expansion , Damage , Finite element model , Integrated circuits

Inverse Derivation of Constants for the Constitutive Equation and Fatigue Model of Pb-Free Solder Joints Based on Experiment Results, Finite Element Simulation and Virtual Optimization Methodology

Weidong Xie, Mudasir Ahmad

IMECE 2012; 1011-1021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87734

Topics: Fatigue , Finite element analysis , Lead-free solders , Optimization , Simulation , Solders , Ball-Grid-Array packaging , Creep , Fatigue life , Reliability

Effect of Manufacturing Process Parameters on Property Evolution of Printed Circuit Board Laminates

Pradeep Lall, Vikalp Narayan, Jim Blanche, Mark Strickland

IMECE 2012; 1023-1031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-93057

Topics: Laminates , Manufacturing , Printed circuit boards , Glass transition , Temperature , Circuits , Composite materials , Cooling , Epoxy resins , Glass reinforced plastics

Scalable Methods for Processing Nano-Engineered Materials, Structures, and Devices

Economically Viable Fabrication Method of Nanocomposite Materials From Linear Arrays of Metallic Nanoparticles and Nanorods on Tubular Halloysite Templates

E. Abdullayev, A. Joshi, W. Wei, Y. Zhao, Y. Lvov

IMECE 2012; 1033-1042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87006

Topics: Manufacturing , Nanocomposites , Nanoparticles , Nanorods , Silver , Biocompatibility , Carbon nanotubes , Ceramics , Coatings , Cobalt

An Automated Stage for Scalable Imprinting of DNA Nanowires Based on a Self-Aligning Technique

Sourabh K. Saha, John J. LaColla, Martin L. Culpepper

IMECE 2012; 1043-1051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87065

Topics: DNA , Nanowires , Manufacturing , Bearings , Biomedicine , Columns (Structural) , Couplings , Design , Drug delivery systems , Glass

Size Scale Effects in Micro/Nano Structured Materials and Composites

Length Scale Dependent Deformation in Polymers

F. Alisafaei, Seyed Hamid Reza Sanei, Chung-Souk Han

IMECE 2012; 1053-1057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88060

Topics: Deformation , Polymers , Elasticity , Liquid crystalline polymers , Microbeams , Rotation , Testing

Thermal Management in Electronics

Rack Level Modeling of Air Flow Through Perforated Tile in a Data Center

Vaibhav K. Arghode, Pramod Kumar, Yogendra Joshi, Thomas S. Weiss, Gary Meyer

IMECE 2012; 1059-1069doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85203

Topics: Air flow , Data centers , Modeling , Resolution (Optics) , Tiles

Investigation of Liquid Flow in a Multi-Pass Branching Microchannel System

Ercan M. Dede

IMECE 2012; 1071-1080doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-85483

Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Design , Engineering simulation , Fluid dynamics , Heat sinks , Heat transfer , Manifolds , Manufacturing , Pressure drop

Effect of Phonon Confinement on the Dispersion Relation and Heat Capacity in Nanoscale Si Membranes

J. Cuffe, E. Chávez, A. Shchepetov, P.-O. Chapuis, E. H. El Boudouti, F. Alzina, Y. Pennec, B. Djafari-Rouhani, M. Prunnila, J. Ahopelto, C. M. Sotomayor Torres

IMECE 2012; 1081-1088doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87635

Topics: Dispersion relations , Heat capacity , Membranes , Nanoscale phenomena , Phonons , Density , Thermal conductivity , Acoustics , Bulk solids , Dimensions

A Study of Thermal Effectiveness of Laminar Forced Convection of Nanofluids

Leyuan Yu, Dong Liu

IMECE 2012; 1089-1100doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88675

Topics: Forced convection , Nanofluids , Flow (Dynamics) , Cooling , Convection , Fluids , Reynolds number , Specific heat , Viscosity , Water

Measurement of Thermal Conductivity and Interface Thermal Resistance of Multilayered Thin-Films Using Variable Pulse-Width Transient Thermoreflectance

Mihai G. Burzo

IMECE 2012; 1101-1112doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88747

Topics: Microelectronic devices , Thermal conductivity , Thermal conductivity measurement , Thermal resistance , Thermoreflectance , Thin films , Transients (Dynamics)

Performance of a Thermoelectric Adsorption Heat Pump Vis-à-Vis Thermoelectric Device and Adsorption Heat Pump for Electronics Cooling Applications

Ashish Sinha, Yogendra Joshi

IMECE 2012; 1113-1126doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88921

Topics: Computer cooling , Heat pumps , Thermoelectric devices , Heat , Cooling , Temperature , Cycles , High temperature , Pumps

System-Level Design for Liquid Cooled Chiller-Less Data Center

Pritish R. Parida, Timothy Chainer, Madhusudan Iyengar, Milnes David, Mark Schultz, Michael Gaynes, Vinod Kamath, Bejoy Kochuparambil, Robert Simons, Roger Schmidt

IMECE 2012; 1127-1139doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-88957

Topics: Data centers , Design , Cooling , Energy consumption , Air conditioning , Computer simulation , Computers , Electronics , Refrigeration , Test facilities

Optimization Under Uncertainty of Manifold Microchannel Heat Sinks

Suchismita Sarangi, Karthik K. Bodla, Suresh V. Garimella, Jayathi Y. Murthy

IMECE 2012; 1141-1153doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89261

Topics: Heat sinks , Manifolds , Microchannels , Optimization , Uncertainty

Chemically B-N Modified Activated Carbon and its Thermal Stability and Desorption Enthalpy With Methanol

Rajib Paul, Tyler Voskuilen, Dmitry Zemlyanov, Timothée L. Pourpoint, Timothy S. Fisher

IMECE 2012; 1155-1160doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89531

Topics: Activated carbon , Desorption , Enthalpy , Methanol , Thermal stability , Bonding , Boron , Cycles , Differential scanning calorimetry , Heating

Thermal Conductivity Performance Modeling and Characterization of a Novel Anisotropic Conductive Adhesive Used in Lead-Free Electronics Packaging

Matthew J. Combs, S. Manian Ramkumar, Satish Kandlikar

IMECE 2012; 1161-1166doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89672

Topics: Adhesives , Anisotropy , Electronic packaging , Modeling , Thermal conductivity , Particulate matter , Hardening (Curing) , Manufacturing , Solders , Accelerated life testing

Transient Analysis for Contained-Cold-Aisle Data Center

Sami A. Alkharabsheh, Mahmoud Ibrahim, Saurabh Shrivastava, Roger Schmidt, Bahgat Sammakia

IMECE 2012; 1167-1174doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89681

Topics: Data centers , Transient analysis , Containment , Computational fluid dynamics , Steady state , Temperature distribution , Transients (Dynamics) , Air conditioning , Ceilings , Computer simulation

Modeling the Hotspot Temperature in AlGaN/GaN High Electron Mobility Transistors Using a Non-Gray Phonon BTE Solver

Fatma Nazli Donmezer, Munmun Islam, Samuel Graham, Douglas Yoder

IMECE 2012; 1175-1188doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89720

Topics: Electron mobility , Gallium nitride , Modeling , Phonons , Temperature , Transistors , Electrons , Electromagnetic spectrum , Gates (Closures) , Electric fields

Removing the Hot-Spots in High Power Devices Using the Thermoelectric Cooler and Micro Heat Pipe

Agat Hirachan, Dereje Agonafer

IMECE 2012; 1189-1195doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-89998

Topics: Heat pipes , Thermoelectric coolers , Silicon , Cooling , Heat , Patents , Computer software , Copper , Electronic packaging , Flat heat pipes