EuroSimE 2008 was locally organised by IMTEK (Jan Korvink and team) in Konzerthaus of Freiburg-im-Breisgau, Germany
EuroSimE 2008 in Freiburg-im-Breisgau, Germany
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The 9th IEEE EuroSimE conference was held in Freiburg-im-Breisgau, in April 2008 and was attended by 160 individuals. · |
Proceedings of EuroSimE 2008 – Freiburg-im-Breisgau, Germany, April 2008
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698 pages A4 IEEE Catalog Number: CFP08566-PRT ISBN: 978-1-4244-2127-5 |
CD-ROM version IEEE Catalog Number:CFP08566-CDR ISBN: 978-1-4244-2128-2 |
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Day 1 – Monday 21 Apr 2008 | |||||||||
08:00 | Registration | ||||||||
09:00 | Opening session |
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Industry 9:10 Thijs Viegers, Senior director – Chief Technology Officer, 9:40 Michel Despont, Manager of Nano- & Microfabrication 10:10 Georg Meyer-Berg, Infineon Technologies, Munich, Germany: |
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10:40 | Coffee break |
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11:10 | S 1 New developments in modeling |
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12:40 | Lunch | ||||||||
14:00 | S 2 IC-package modeling |
S 3 Multi-physics modeling for MEMS |
S 4 Thermal Behavior Modeling and Characterization |
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15:50 | Coffee break |
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16:30 | S 5 Solder reliability |
S 6 Fluid-mechanical interactions |
S 7 Advances in thermo-mechanical modeling |
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18:00 | End of first day technical sessions |
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19:30 | Dinner downtown in Historisches Kaufhaus |
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Day 2 – Tuesday 22 Apr 2008 | |||||||||
08:30 | S 8 Molecular modeling in micro-electronics |
S 9 Numerical modeling for magnetic MEMS |
S 10 Thermo-mechanical qualification modeling |
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09:40 | Coffee break |
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10:00 | S 11 Poster session – Thermomechanical issues in microelectronics |
S 12 Poster session – Thermal and multi-physics issues in microelectronics |
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11:20 | S 13 Board and System Level Thermal Analysis |
S 14 Polymer physics |
S 15 Interface delamination modeling and characterisation |
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12:30 | Lunch | ||||||||
14:00 | S 16 Process modeling |
S 17 Innovative methods for micro-systems modeling |
S 18 Dynamics modeling and testing |
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15:30 | Annual meeting of EuroSimE Organising Committee |
Coffee break |
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16:00 | Special Exhibitors session |
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17:30 | Cocktail party |
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Day 3 – Wednesday 23 Apr 2008 |
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08:30 | S 19 New Developments – I |
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10:00 | Coffee break |
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10:30 | S 20 Experimental mechanics for micro-electronics |
S 21 Ion transport and electro-migration |
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12:20 | Lunch | ||||||||
14:00 | S 22 New Developments – II |
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16:00 | End of conference |
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List of Technical Sessions
S-1 New developments in modeling
S-2 IC-package modeling
S-3 Multi-physics modeling for MEMS
S-4 Thermal Behavior Modeling and Characterization
S-5 Solder reliability
S-6 Fluid-mechanical interactions
S-7 Advances in thermo-mechanical modeling
S-8 Molecular modeling in micro-electronics
S-9 Numerical modeling for magnetic MEMS
S-10 Thermo-mechanical qualification modeling
S-11 Poster session – Thermomechanical issues in microelectronics
S-12 Poster session – Thermal and multi-physics issues
in microelectronics
S-13 Board and System Level Thermal Analysis
S-14 Polymer physics
S-15 Interface delamination modeling and characterisation
S-16 Process modeling
S-17 Innovative methods for micro-systems modeling
S-18 Dynamics modeling and testing
S-19 New Developments – I
S-20 Experimental mechanics for micro-electronics
S-21 Ion transport and electro-migration
S-22 New Developments – II
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of sessions by Authors
08:00 | Registration |
09:00 | Opening session |
09:10 | Industry Keynotes session |
10:40 | Coffee break |
Session 1 | 11:10 | Monday 21 Apr 2008 | |
New developments in modeling Chaired by L.J. Ernst, Delft University of Technology – W. van Driel, NXP Semiconductors |
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Keynote presentation – Modeling and Characterization of Interfaces – from an Atomistic Description to a Continuum Approach |
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Keynote presentation – Energy Efficient Liquid Cooling |
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Keynote presentation – Multi-physics simulation and reliability analysis for RF-MEMS devices |
12:40 | Lunch |
Session 2 | 14:00 | Monday 21 Apr 2008 | |
IC-package modeling Chaired by R. Dudek, Fraunhofer Institute IZM – J. Wilde, IMTEK |
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Keynote presentation – Thermo-mechanics of 3D-wafer level and 3D stacked IC packaging technologies |
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Effect of Package Type in IC-Package Stress Interaction Design Rules |
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Predictive Models for μBGA and QFN Reliability Estimation |
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Chip-Package Interactions: Some Investigations On Copper/Low-k Interconnect Delaminations |
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A new on chip nanomechanical testing concept applied to ductile and brittle thin film materials |
Session 3 | 14:00 | Monday 21 Apr 2008 | |
Multi-physics modeling for MEMS Chaired by M. Biesheuvel, Delft University – E. Dermitzaki, Fraunhofer IZM |
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Keynote presentation – Fluidic-electrostatic-mechanical modeling of the dynamic response of RF-MEMS capacitive switches |
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A Perturbation Finite Element Method for Modeling Electrostatic MEMS without Remeshing |
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Electromechanical Resonator Detection Enhancement by the Use of a Movable Electrode |
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A New Methodology For RF MEMS Contact Simulation |
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Modeling of Smart Compliant Electro-Active Polymer Actuator |
Session 4 | 14:00 | Monday 21 Apr 2008 | |
Thermal Behavior Modeling and Characterization Chaired by P. Rodgers, The Petroleum Institute – J. Punch, University of Limerick |
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Keynote presentation – Effectively Modeling the Thermal Behavior of Trench-Isolated Bipolar Transistors |
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Effective thermal modeling of discretes under peak-pulsed power loading by sub-domain consideration. |
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New method of dynamic Compact Thermal Model extraction |
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Thermal Analysis Automation System for Semiconductor Package |
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Aluminum-Nitride Thin-Film Heatspreaders Integrated in Bipolar Transistors |
15:50 | Coffee break |
Session 5 | 16:30 | Monday 21 Apr 2008 | |
Solder reliability Chaired by P. Lall, Auburn University |
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Keynote presentation – Simulation Based Analysis of Secondary Effects on Solder Fatigue |
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Creep Measurements on SnAgCu Solder Joints in Different Compositions and after Mechanical and Thermal Treatment |
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Effect of Primary Creep Behavior on Fatigue Damage Accumulation Rates in Accelerated Thermal Cycling of Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu Pb-Free Interconnects |
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Can temperature shock tests speed up development of reliable components for automotive applications |
Session 6 | 16:30 | Monday 21 Apr 2008 | |
Fluid-mechanical interactions Chaired by R. van Silfhout, Philips Applied Technologies |
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Keynote presentation – A Wide Pressure Range Estimate of Gas Damping in Polysilicon Inertial MEMS Devices |
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Online Fluid-Monitoring using an electromechanical Cantilever |
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Sensitivity-Maximizing and Error-Reducing Design of a Flow and Thermal Property Sensor |
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Cavitation instability in the plastic IC packaging material due to moisture-induced vapor pressure and thermal stress |
Session 7 | 16:30 | Monday 21 Apr 2008 | |
Advances in thermo-mechanical modeling Chaired by A. Corigliano, Politecnico di Milano – A. Wymyslowski, Wroclaw University |
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Keynote presentation – Mechanics of Moisture for Polymers: Fundamental Concepts and Model Study |
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Modeling and improvement of a metallization system subjected to fast temperature cycle stress |
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Prediction of Wafer Bow through Thermomechanical Simulation of Patterned Hard Coated Copper Films |
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Stochastic Finite Element Modeling of Thermoelastic Quality Factor of Micro-Beams |
18:00 | End of first day technical sessions |
19:30 | Dinner downtown in Historisches Kaufhaus |
Session 8 | 08:30 | Tuesday 22 Apr 2008 | |
Molecular modeling in micro-electronics Chaired by Y. Liu, Fairchild Semiconductors – B. Schwarz, Siemens |
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Keynote presentation – Performance Properties in Thick Film Silicate Dielectric Layers Using Molecular Modeling |
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The mechanical influence of the porosity and nano-scale pore size effect of the SiOC(H) dielectric film |
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Structure Property Correlation of epoxy resins under the influence of moisture; and comparison of Diffusion coefficient with MD-simulations |
Session 9 | 08:30 | Tuesday 22 Apr 2008 | |
Numerical modeling for magnetic MEMS Chaired by J. Qu, Georgia Institute of Technology |
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Keynote presentation – An Iterative Approach to Simulate Magnetic Micro Systems by Changing the Magnetic Properties |
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An Approach for Simulating Magnetic Microactuators |
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2D Finite Element Modeling of Magnetic MEMS and Coupled Model with Fluid Mechanic Problem: Application to Biological Pumping Fluids |
Session 10 | 08:30 | Tuesday 22 Apr 2008 | |
Thermo-mechanical qualification modeling Chaired by K. Newman, Sun Microsystems – B. Wunderle, Fraunhofer Institute IZM |
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Keynote presentation – Die Fracture Probability Prediction and Design Guidelines for Laminate-Based Over-Molded Packages |
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A Multilayer PCB Material Modeling Approach Based on Laminate Theory |
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Warpage Simulation and DOE Analysis with Application in Package-on-Package Development |
09:40 | Coffee break |
Session 11 | 10:00 | Tuesday 22 Apr 2008 | |
Poster session – Thermomechanical issues in microelectronics Chaired by K.Jansen (TU Delft), H.Pape (Infineon) |
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Thermo-mechanical Simulations for 4-Layer Stacked IC Packages |
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Study of JEDEC B-condition JESD22-B111 Standard for Drop Test Reliability of Chip Scale Packages |
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Analytical Model for Thermally-induced Warpage of PoP |
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Testing Solder Interconnect Reliability Under Drop Impact Loading Conditions |
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Durability Modelling of a BGA Component under Random Vibration |
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Effects of detailed substrate modeling and solder layout design on the 1st and 2nd level solder joint reliability for the large die FCBGA |
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Optimization of High Density Interconnections (HDI) Printed Circuit Boards robustness |
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Flexible Device and Component Reliability Study Using Simulations |
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Aging Effects on IMC Formation and Joint Strength of Low-Ag SAC Solder/UBM (Ni(P)-Au) for WLCSP |
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Investigation of BPSG Profile and FAB Size on Cu Stud Bumping Process by Modeling and Experiment |
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Identification and Verification by Experiment and Simulation for the Possibility of Die Cracking Induced by UIL Test |
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Influence of Heat Sink Mounting Procedure on Package Reliability |
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Thermomechanical Modelling and Reliability Study of an IGBT Module for an Aeronautical Application |
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Aging Induced Evolution of Lead Free Solder Material Behavior |
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Prognostication of System-State in Lead-Free Electronics Equipment under Cyclic and Steady-State Thermo-Mechanical Loads |
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Effect of aging of packaging materials on die surface cracking of a SiP carrier |
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Solder Fatigue of Wafer Level Package Assemblies. Comparison with Flip Chip BGA’S |
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Predicting Dielectric Constant Trends Using Molecular Modeling |
Session 12 | 10:00 | Tuesday 22 Apr 2008 | |
Poster session – Thermal and multi-physics issues in microelectronics Chaired by K.Jansen (TU Delft), H.Pape (Infineon) |
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Investigation of Stress-buffer-enhanced Package Subjected to Board-level Drop Test |
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Characterization of Dynamic Behavior of Pb-Free Material 95.7Sn3.8Ag0.5Cu and Its Determination of Dynamic Constitutive Model Parameters |
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Investigation of the stress-strain curves of lead-free solder alloy |
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Use The Reverse Engineering Technique To Link COMSOL and ANSYS Softwares |
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The Thermal-Structural Analysis of Plastic Substrate Based Display Using Experiments and FEM Simulations |
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Analysis of the Thermal Behavior of Trench-Isolated Bipolar Transistors Fabricated on SOI Substrates |
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Cold Test and Cyclic Damp Heat Test of Plastic Substrate Based Displays |
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The Steady State Damp Heat Test and Dry Heat Test of Plastic Substrate Based Displays |
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Efficient Electrothermal Simulation of Power Electronics for Hybrid Electric Vehicle |
Session 13 | 11:20 | Tuesday 22 Apr 2008 | |
Board and System Level Thermal Analysis Chaired by N. Cordero, Tyndall Institute |
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Keynote presentation – An Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Tube Bank Heat Exchanger Thermofluids |
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Application of CFD Modeling for Energy Efficient Humidity Management of an Electronics Enclosure in Storage under Severe Climatic Conditions |
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Simulation of Fluid Dynamics in Active Liquid Heat Sink for CPU Cooling System |
Session 14 | 11:20 | Tuesday 22 Apr 2008 | |
Polymer physics Chaired by W.H. Zhu, UTAC – M. Guyenot, Robert Bosch GmbH |
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Keynote presentation – Numerical Simulation of Encapsulant Curing within a Variable Frequency Microwave Processing System |
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Characterization of Dual-Stage Moisture Diffusion, Residual Moisture Content and Hygroscopic Swelling of Epoxy Molding Compounds |
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A Characterization Method for Viscoelastic Bulk Modulus of Molding Compounds |
Session 15 | 11:20 | Tuesday 22 Apr 2008 | |
Interface delamination modeling and characterisation Chaired by X. Fan, Lamar University – S. Rzepka, Qimonda |
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Keynote presentation – Failure modelling of flexible electronics |
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Sapphire-removed induced the deformation of high power InGaN light emitting diodes |
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Advanced Miniature Mixed Mode Bending Setup for In-situ Interface Delamination Characterization |
12:30 | Lunch |
Session 16 | 14:00 | Tuesday 22 Apr 2008 | |
Process modeling Chaired by A. Dasgupta, CALCE Electronic Products & Systems Consortium – C. Yuan, Delft University / NXP Semiconductors |
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Keynote presentation – Optimisation of Wirebond Interconnects by Automated Parameter Variation |
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Wire Bonding Capillary Profile and Bonding Process Parameter Optimization Simulation |
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Modelling the Nano-Imprint Forming Process for the Production of Miniaturised 3D Structures |
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Intrinsic Dissipation in Microelectromechanical Systems |
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Assessment of the Feasibility of ‘Multiple Chips-to-Wafer’ Thermo-Compression Bonding using FEM |
Session 17 | 14:00 | Tuesday 22 Apr 2008 | |
Innovative methods for micro-systems modeling Chaired by X. Rottenberg, IMEC |
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Keynote presentation – A Derivatives-based Method for Parameterization of MEMS Reduced Order Models |
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A multi-domain piezoresistive pressure sensor design tool based on analytical models |
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Determining Pull-In Curves with Electromechanical FEM Models |
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Parametric Design of an Electrostatic Rotary Microactuator Using Finite Element Analysis and Metamodeling |
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Circular MEM Resonator: Modeling Second Order Effects on Resonance Frequency |
Session 18 | 14:00 | Tuesday 22 Apr 2008 | |
Dynamics modeling and testing Chaired by B. Vandevelde, IMEC – M. Gonzalez, IMEC |
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Keynote presentation – Recent Advances in Drop-Impact Reliability |
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FEM Simulation Study on the Free Drop of Electronic Modules Based on Calibrated and Validated Models |
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Correlating Drop Impact Simulations with Drop Impact Testing using High-Speed Camera Measurements |
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Numerical-experimental comparison of low-g and high-g tests on a polysilicon MEMS accelerometer |
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Effect of Thermomechanical Stress on Resonant Frequency Shift of a Silicon MEMS resonator |
15:30 | Annual meeting of EuroSimE Organising Committee |
15:30 | Coffee break |
16:00 | Special Exhibitors session |
17:30 | Cocktail party |
Session 19 | 08:30 | Wednesday 23 Apr 2008 | |
New Developments – I Chaired by J. Korvink, IMTEK – C. Bailey, University of Greenwich |
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Keynote presentation – Finite difference scheme for the accurate modelling of boundary layers in microchannels |
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Keynote presentation – Current Hardware Trends in Mobile Phones |
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Keynote presentation – Feature Extraction and Health Monitoring using Image Correlation for Survivability of Leadfree Packaging under Shock and Vibration |
10:00 | Coffee break |
Session 20 | 10:30 | Wednesday 23 Apr 2008 | |
Experimental mechanics for micro-electronics Chaired by J. Auersperg, Fraunhofer IZM – E.H. Wong, Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology |
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Keynote presentation – Characterization and modeling of molding compound properties during cure |
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Comparison of Bulk Modulus Determined by Transient Bulk Creep Experiment and Direct Optical Measurement of Poisson’s Ratio |
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Lifetime Prediction of BGA Assemblies with Experimental Torsion Test and Finite Element Analysis |
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Lead-free Solder Material Characterization For Thermo-Mechanical Modeling |
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A Comprehensive Shear-testing Facility for Joint-scale Solder Samples |
Session 21 | 10:30 | Wednesday 23 Apr 2008 | |
Ion transport and electro-migration Chaired by N. Iwamoto, Honeywell |
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Keynote presentation – Ionic polarisation layers in polymer electrolytes |
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Electromigration Induced Failure Mechanism: Multiphysics Model and Correlation with Experiments |
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Modelling the electromechanical coupling of RF switch using Extended Finite Element |
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Simulation of Migration effects in PoP |
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Thermo-Electro-Mechanical V-Shaped Actuator Design and Simulations |
12:20 | Lunch |
Session 22 | 14:00 | Wednesday 23 Apr 2008 | |
New Developments – II Chaired by G.Q. Zhang, NXP Semiconductors |
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Keynote presentation – Board-Level Solder Joint Reliability of High Performance Computers under Mechanical Loading |
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Keynote presentation – Design of Carbon Nanotubes based Microwave Applications Employing Mechanical Resonance Analysis |
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Keynote presentation – Investigation of Thermal Performance of Various Power Device Packages |
16:00 | End of conference |