EuroSimE 2011 was locally organised by FH Österreich (Pr Mario Jungwirth) in Kaufmännischer Verein at Linz, Austria, on April 17-18-19-20 2011.

This 12th EuroSimE was attended by 140 individuals.

5 training courses were offered on Sunday. The software exhibition brought together 4 exhibitors (CADFEM GmbH, Simulia, Insidix, MorGaN project).

Proceedings of EuroSimE 2011 :
CD-ROM full version: IEEE Catalog number CFP11566-CDR,
ISBN 978-1-4577-0105-4

This was the technical programme of EuroSimE 2011:

Go to Global conference schedule  Technical program

Day 1 – Monday 18 Apr 2011
08:00 Registration open
09:00 Opening and industry keynote session
Chaired by K. Zhang
09:02 Industry keynote: Trends of Micro- and Nanoelectronics in the European R&D Programme; Vesselin Dontchev, European Commission
09:40 Industry keynote: Semiconductor Technology, Circuit and Systems Simulation for Industrial Application; Martin Schrems, Austria Microsystems
10:10 Industry keynote: Franz Dielacher, Infineon Technologies Austria AG
10:40 Break
11:10  S. 1  Technical Keynotes
12:40 Lunch
14:00  S. 2  Experimental and Numerical Investigations  S. 3  Modelling of MEMS Devices  S. 4  Solid State Lighting Thermal Analysis
15:50 Break
16:20  S. 5  On Stresses, Strains and Strength  S. 6  Solid State Lighting  S. 7  Thermal Behavior Modeling and Characterization
18:30 Transport by bus
19:00 Dinner at Pöstlingberg
Day 2 – Tuesday 19 Apr 2011
09:00  S. 8  Thermo-mechanics for Solar Applications  S. 9  Process Modelling  S. 10  Compact Thermal Modeling
10:10 Break
11:00  S. 11  Thermo-Mechanical Issues in Microelectronics  S. 12  Multi-Physics Issues in Microelectronics  S. 13  Thermal Issues in Microelectronics
12:20 Lunch
13:30  S. 14  Semiconductor Reliability Modeling  S. 15  Molecular Dynamics  S. 16  Adhesion Experiments
15:20 Break
16:00  S. 17  Dynamic Problems  S. 18  Innovative Methods for Microsystems Modelling  S. 19  Solder Measurements and Modeling
18:00 Reception at venue
Day 3 – Wednesday 20 Apr 2011
09:00  S. 20  New Developments in Modeling
10:30 Break
11:00  S. 21  Thermo-mechanical Modeling  S. 22  Multi-Physics Modelling for Power Electronics
12:50 Lunch
13:49 ENIAC Session
13:50 Public-Private Partnerships Sustaining the European Competitivness in Semiconductors; Dr. Andreas Wild, Executive Director, ENIAC Joint Undertaking
14:00 e3CAR : creating the next generation components for the electric vehicle R. John, Infineon
14:30 SE2A : increasing the safety and efficiency of automobiles using affordable sensors and electronics S. Gielen, TNO
15:00 ESiP : ensuring the quality of System-in-Packages K. Pressel, Infineon AG
15:30 CSSL : affordable solid-state-lighting for the consumer through cooperation along the value chain R. van Silfhout, Philips Lighting
16:00 End of conference

Go to Global conference schedule Technical program

08:00 Registration open

09:00 Opening and industry keynote session
Chaired by K. Zhang

09:02 Industry keynote: Trends of Micro- and Nanoelectronics in the European R&D Programme; Vesselin Dontchev, European Commission

09:40 Industry keynote: Semiconductor Technology, Circuit and Systems Simulation for Industrial Application; Martin Schrems, Austria Microsystems

10:10 Industry keynote: Franz Dielacher, Infineon Technologies Austria AG

10:40 Break

Session 1 11:10 Monday 18 Apr 2011
Technical Keynotes
Chaired by Leo Ernst
11:10 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Prognostics and Health Monitoring of Electronic Systems
Pradeep Lall 1, Ryan Lowe 1, Kai Goebel 2
1 Auburn University, USA
2 NASA Ames Research Center, USA
11:40 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Development of a Standard for Transient Measurement of Junction-To-Case Thermal Resistance
Heinz Pape 1, Dirk Schweitzer 1, Liu Chen 1, Rudolf Kutscherauer 1, Martin Walder  2
1 Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg, Germany
2 Infineon Technologies Austria AG, Villach, Austria
12:10 30mn

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Keynote presentation – Ultrasonic Stresses in Thermosonic Ball Bonding
Michael Mayer, University of Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA

12:40 Lunch

Session 2 14:00 Monday 18 Apr 2011
Experimental and Numerical Investigations
Chaired by Abhijit Dasgupta, Jürgen Auersperg
14:00 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Degradation of moulding compounds during highly accelerated stress tests. A simple approach to study adhesion by performing button shear tests.
Dr. Reinhard Pufall 1, Dr. Michael Goroll 1, Dr. Joachim Mahler 1, Dr- Werner Kanert 1, Mohamed Bouazza 2, Dr. Olaf Wittler 2, Dr. Rainer Dudek 3
1 Infineon Technologies AG
2 Fraunhofer IZM Berlin
3 Fraunhofer ENAS Chemnitz
14:30 20mn

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A multi-scale approach to the thermo-mechanical behaviour of silica-filled epoxies for electronic packaging
E.R. Weltevreden 1, M. Erinc  1, S.J. Tesarski  2, A. Wymyslowski 2, A. Mavinkurve  3, A.W.J. Gielen  1
1 TNO, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
2 Wrocław University of Technology, Wrocław, Poland
3 NXP Semiconductors, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
14:50 20mn

abstract

Accelerated fatigue testing methodology for reliability assessments of fiber reinforced composite polymer materials in micro/nano systems
Sven Rzepka 1, Hans Walter 2, Remi Pantou 1, Yuval Freed 3, Bernd Michel 1
1 Micro Materials Center – Fraunhofer ENAS, Chemnitz, Germany
2 AMIC, Angewandte Micro-Messtechnik GmbH, Berlin, Germany
3 Israel Aerospace Industries, Ben-Gurion International Airport, Israel
15:10 20mn

abstract

Analytical estimate for cure-induced stresses and warpage in flat packages
K.M.B. Jansen 1, J. deVreugd 2, L.J. Ernst 1
1 TU Delft, The Netherlands
2 TNO Industries, The Netherlands
15:30 20mn

abstract

Cure Dependent Characterisation of Moulding Compounds
Kaspar Jansen, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
Michal Hawryluk, Cracow University of Technology, Cracow, Poland
Przemyslaw Gromala, Robert Bosch GmbH, Reutlingen, Germany

Session 3 14:00 Monday 18 Apr 2011
Modelling of MEMS Devices
Chaired by Hideo Miura, Artur Wymyslowski
14:00 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – On the nonlinear behaviour of MEMS resonators
Claudia Comi 1, Alberto Corigliano 1, Giacomo Langfelder 2, Antonio Longoni 2, Alessandro Tocchio 2
1 Department of Structural Engineering. Politecnico di Milano
2 Department of Electronics and Information. Politecnico di Milano
14:30 20mn

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Modelling, simulation and validation of the dynamic performance of a single-pole single-throw RF-MEMS contact switch
Cuong Do, Martin Hill, Maryna Lishchynska, Marcin Cychowski, Kieran Delaney, NIMBUS Centre, Cork Institute of Technology, Rossa Avenue, Cork, Ireland
14:50 20mn

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Vibration Characterization of a MEMS 3D Force Sensor
M. Erinc 1, H.J. van de Wiel 1, R.J. Werkhoven 1, A. Pongrácz 2, G. Battistig 2, H R. Fischer 1
1 TNO, The Netherlands
2 Research Institute for Technical Physics and Materials Science, Budapest, Hungary
15:10 20mn

abstract

Influence of Multiphysics Couplings on the Performance of a MEMS Magnetometer
Sylvain Ranvier 1, Stéphane Paquay  2, Sébastien Requier  3, Hervé Lamy  1, Véronique Rochus 4, Laurent A. Francis  5, Pierre Rochus 6
1 Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy, Brussels, Belgium
2 Open Engineering, Liège, Belgium
3 University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
4 IMEC, Leuven, Belgium
5 Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
6 Centre Spatial de Liège, Liège, Belgium
15:30 20mn

abstract

FEM based modeling and optimization of a 2D micro mirror
W. Schock 1, J. Mehner 2, J. Fritz 1, J. Muchow 1, C. Friese 1, S. Pinter 1
1 Robert Bosch GmbH, Reutlingen, Germany
2 Chemnitz University of Technology, Chemnitz, Germany

Session 4 14:00 Monday 18 Apr 2011
Solid State Lighting Thermal Analysis
Chaired by Cadmus Yuan, Xavier Perpinya
14:00 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Thermal Performance of LED Packages for Solid State Lighting with Novel Cooling Solutions
Kai Zhang 1, David G.W. Xiao 2, Xiaohua Zhang 3, Haibo Fan 3, Zhaoli Gao 3, Matthew M. F. Yuen 3
1 1) Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China; 2) School of Energy & Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
2 Advanced Photoelectric Technology Ltd, Unit 501-502, IC Development Centre, No.6 Science Park West Ave., Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR, China
3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
14:30 20mn

abstract

Thermal Transient Analysis of LED Array with In-line Pin Fin Heat Sink
Fengze Hou , Daoguo Yang, G.Q. Zhang, Yang Hai, Dongjing Liu, Lei Liu, Guilin University of Electronic Technology
14:50 20mn

abstract

Thermal simulation and validation of a LED lamp
Jiri Jakovenko 1, Robert Werkhoven 2, Jan Formánek 1, Jos Kunen 2, Pieter Bolt 2, Pavel Kulha 1, Peter Bancken 3
1 Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty or Electrical Engineering
2 TNO, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
3 Philips Lighting, Lightlabs, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
15:10 20mn

abstract

Numerical modeling of thermal performance: natural convection and radiation of solid state lighting
Huaiyu Ye 1, A.W.J. Gielen 2, H.W. vanZeijl 1, R.J. Werkhoven 2, G.Q. Zhang 1
1 Delft Institute of Microsystems and Nanoelectronics (Dimes)
2 Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO)
15:30 20mn

abstract

Temperature Dependency in Performance of Solid State Lighting Drivers
S. Tarashioon, S.W. Koh, W. D. van Driel, G.Q Zhang, Delft Institute of Microsystems and Nanoelectronics (DIMES), The Netherlands

15:50 Break

Session 5 16:20 Monday 18 Apr 2011
On Stresses, Strains and Strength
Chaired by Daoguo Yang, Rainer Dudek
16:20 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Simulation based Design of Mechatronic Systems
Mario Jungwirth, Daniel Hofinger, Heinz Weinzierl, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Wels, Austria
16:50 20mn

abstract

Monte Carlo Simulation of X-ray diffraction embedded in experimental determination of residual stresses in Microsystems
Uwe Zschenderlein, Bernhard Wunderle, Chemnitz University of Technology, Chair Materials and Reliability of Microsystems, Germany
17:10 20mn

abstract

Local strength measurement technique for miniaturised silicon-based components
Marco Deluca 1, Raul Bermejo 2, Martin Pletz 1, Mike Morianz 3, Johannes Stahr 3, Peter Supancic 2, Robert Danzer 2
1 Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH, Leoben, Austria
2 Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Leoben, Austria
3 AT&S AG, Leoben, Austria
17:30 20mn

abstract

Developing the mesoscale stress-strain curve to failure.
Nancy Iwamoto, Honeywell Specialty Materials, USA

Session 6 16:20 Monday 18 Apr 2011
Solid State Lighting
Chaired by Sander Gielen, Frank Krämer
16:20 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – LED System Reliability
W.D. van Driel 1, C.A. Yuan 2, S. Koh 3, G.Q. Zhang 1
1 Philips Lighting & Delft University of Technology
2 TNO Science and Industry
3 Delft University of Technology
16:50 20mn

abstract

Multi-Physics and Multi-Disciplinary Analysis for Solid State Lighting
C. Bailey 1, C. Yin 1, H. Lu 1, C. Cartwright 2
1 School of Computing and Mathematical Science, University of Greenwich, London, UK
2 School of Computing and Creative Technologies, University of Abertay Dundee, Dundee, UK
17:10 20mn

abstract

Performance Analysis of High-power LEDs Packaging Modules under Different Junction Temperatures
Lei Liu, Daoguo Yang, G.Q. Zhang, Zhi You, Fengze Hou, Dongjing Liu, Guilin University of Electronic Technology
17:30 20mn

abstract

Degradation of epoxy lens of LED system
S. Koh 1, W.D. van Driel 2, G.Q. Zhang 2
1 Delft Institute of Microsystems and Nanoelectronics (Dimes), Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands
2 Philips Lighting, LightLabs, Eindhoven, Netherlands

Session 7 16:20 Monday 18 Apr 2011
Thermal Behavior Modeling and Characterization
Chaired by Xuejun Fan, Valérie Eveloy
16:20 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Electrothermal prediction model of Cu low k interconnection on glass substrate
Laurent Siegert 1, Guillaume Fiannaca 2, Fabrice Roqueta 2, Gael Gautier 1, Christine Anceau 2
1 Université de Tours, Tours, France
2 ST Microelectronics, Tours, France
16:50 20mn

abstract

Enhancing the lifetime prediction methodology for photovoltaic modules based on electronic packaging experience
Guyenot, Michael 1, Peter, Erik 1, Zerrer, Patrick 2, Wiese, Steffen 3, Kraemer, Frank 3
1 Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany, Schwieberdingen
2 BOSCH Solar Modules GmbH, Arnstadt, Germany
3 Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany
17:10 20mn

abstract

Heatsink design for optimal thermal management
D. Hofinger 1, M. Jungwirth 1, A. Eder 2, H. Pflügelmeier 2
1 FH OÖ – Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences, Wels, Austria
2 Fronius International GmbH, Wels-Thalheim, Austria
17:30 20mn

abstract

Thermal Investigation of a Battery module for Work machines
Yasir Abdul-Quadir 1, Perttu Heikkilä 2, Teemu Lehmuspelto 2, Juha Karppinen 1, Tomi Laurila 1, Mervi Paulasto-Kröckel 1
1 Aalto University, School of Electrical Engineering, Department of Electronics, Espoo, Finland
2 Aalto University, School of Electrical Engineering, Department of Automation and Systems Technology, Espoo, Finland

18:30 Transport by bus

19:00 Dinner at Pöstlingberg

Session 8 09:00 Tuesday 19 Apr 2011
Thermo-mechanics for Solar Applications
Chaired by Pradeep Lall, Ming-Che Hsieh
09:00 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Thermo-mechanical assessment of solar cell displacement with respect to the viscoelastic behaviour of the encapsulate
Matthias Pander 1, Sascha Dietrich 1, Stefan-H. Schulze 1, Ulrich Eitner 2, Matthias Ebert 1
1 Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP, Halle (Saale), Germany
2 Institute for Solar Energy Research Hameln (ISFH), Emmerthal, Germany
09:30 20mn

abstract

Thermo-mechanical challenges of advanced solar cell modules
Mario Gonzalez, Jonathan Govaerts, Riet Labie, Ingrid De Wolf, Kris Baert, IMEC, Leuven, Belgium
09:50 20mn

abstract

Development of a Drop Test Methodology for Solar Cells
Frank Kraemer, Steffen Wiese, University of Saarland, Germany

Session 9 09:00 Tuesday 19 Apr 2011
Process Modelling
Chaired by Alberto Corigliano, Véronique Rochus
09:00 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Evaluation of the Change of the Residual Stress in Nano-scale Transistors During the Deposition and Fine Patterning Processes of Thin Films
Kota Nakahira 1, Hironori Tago 1, Hiroki Kishi 1, Ken Suzuki 1, Hideo Miura 1, Masaki Yoshimaru 2, Ken-ichiro Tatsuuma 2
1 Fracture and Reliability Research Institute, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, Japan
2 Semiconductor Technology Academic Research Center, Japan
09:30 20mn

abstract

FE modeling of Cu wire bond process and reliability
Cadmus Yuan 1, Esther Weltevreden 1, Pieter van dan Akker 1, René Kregting 1, Jan de Vreugd 2, G. Q. Zhang 3
1 TNO Science and Industry, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
2 TNO Science and Industry, Delft, The Netherlands
3 Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
09:50 20mn

abstract

Evaluation of Polymer Wafer Bonding with Silicone Adhesive and Patterned Trenches
Jeffery C. C. LO, Rong ZHANG, S. W. Ricky LEE, Zelin WANG, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

Session 10 09:00 Tuesday 19 Apr 2011
Compact Thermal Modeling
Chaired by Peter Rodgers, Miquel Vellvehi
09:00 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Dynamic Compact Thermal Model for Electro-Thermal modeling and Design Optimization of Automotive Power Devices
Toufi azoui 1, Patrick Tounsi 1, Guillaume Pasquet 1, Philippe Dupuy 2, Jean-Marie Dorkel 1
1 CNRS ; LAAS ; Toulouse, France
2 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Toulouse, France
09:30 20mn

abstract

A Model for Static and Dynamic Thermal Analysis of Thin Heated Beams or Membranes including the Thermal Conductivity of the Surrounding Gas
G. de Graaf, Huai-Wen Wu, R.F. Wolffenbuttel, TU-Delft, The Netherlands
09:50 20mn

abstract

Generation of Reduced Thermal Models of Electronic Systems from Transient Thermal Response
Marcin Janicki, Mariusz Zubert, Andrzej Napieralski, Technical University of Lodz, Poland

10:10 Break

Session 11 11:00 Tuesday 19 Apr 2011
Thermo-Mechanical Issues in Microelectronics
Chaired by Kaspar Jansen, Heinz Pape

abstract

Design of Athermalized Proximity Coupled (APC) Synthetic Green Laser Opto-electronic Package for Microprojector Displays – Numerical Modeling and Experiments
Satish Chaparala, Venkata Bhagavatula, John Himmelreich, Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY, USA, 14831

abstract

Investigation of Thin Films by Nanoindentation with DOE and Numerical Methods
Łukasz Dowhań 1, Artur Wymysłowski 1, Olaf Wittler 2
1 Wrocław University of Technology, Wrocław, Poland
2 Micro Materials Center Berlin, Fraunhofer IZM, Berlin, Germany

abstract

Comparison of Metaheuristic Algorithms for Simulation Based OPF Computation
Stephan Hutterer 1, Franz Auinger 1, Michael Affenzeller 2
1 Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences, School of Engineering and Environmental Sciences
2 Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences, School of Engineering and Environmental Sciences; Josef Ressel Centre Heureka!

abstract

Mechanical properties of intermetallic compounds in Cu-Al ball bonds
M.H.M. Kouters 1, G.H.M. Gubbels 1, O. O’Halloran 2, R. Rongen 2
1 TNO, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
2 NXP Semiconductors, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

abstract

Board Level Flat and Vertical Drop Impact Reliability for Wafer Level Chip Scale Package
Richard Qian 1, Yong Liu 2, Jihwan Kim 3, Stephen Martin 2
1 Fairchild Semiconductor Suzhou, China
2 Fairchild Semiconductor Corp.
3 Fairchild Semiconductor Bucheon, Korea

abstract

A substructure method for strip level warpage simulation of a power module in assembly process
Jianghai Gu 1, Lihua Liang 1, Yong Liu 2
1 Zhejiang University of Technology
2 Fairchild Semiconductor Corp.

abstract

Simulation of Lateral Effect in Emitter Region of Silicon Solar Cells for Concentrated Sunlight
Ali Alimardani 1, Negin Manavizadeh 2, Ali Afzali-Kusha 1, Ebrahim Asl-Soleimani 1
1 School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
2 Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

abstract

Study of constant rate and constant force low cycle fatigue methods for solder characterization
R. Metasch 1, G. Rodrigues 2, M. Roellig 1, P. A. P. Wendhausen 2, K.-J. Wolter 3
1 Fraunhofer Institut für Zerstörungsfreie Prüfverfahren, Dresden, Germany
2 Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Materials Laboratory, Brazil
3 Technische Universität Dresden, Electronics Packaging Laboratory, Germany

abstract

Au-Au ‘Cold-weld’ Bond Strength in Adhesively Bonded Flip-Chip Interconnects
Koustav Sinha 1, Daniel Farley 1, Thomas Kahnert 1, Abhijit Dasgupta 1, J. F. J. Caers 2, X. J. Zhao 2
1 CALCE Center, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, U.S.A.
2 Philips Research Labs, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

abstract

Anomalous Moisture Absorption and Desorption at Various Temperatures in Epoxy Mold Compounds
Mark D. Placette 1, Xuejun Fan 1, Jie-Hua Zhao 2, Darvin Edwards 2
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, USA
2 Texas Instruments, Inc., Dallas, Texas, USA

abstract

Low Cycle Fatigue Crack Growth In Nanostructure Copper
S. Koh 1, A. Saxena 2, W.D. van Driel 3, G.Q. Zhang 3, R. Tummala 4
1 Delft Institute of Microsystems and Nanoelectronics (Dimes), Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, USA
3 Philips Lighting, LightLabs, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
4 Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

Session 12 11:00 Tuesday 19 Apr 2011
Multi-Physics Issues in Microelectronics
Chaired by Kaspar Jansen, Heinz Pape

abstract

System-level model of electrothermal microsystem and temperature control circuit
Tamara Bechtold 1, Dennis Hohlfeld 2, Evgenii B. Rudnyi 1
1 CADFEM GmbH, Germany
2 Reutlingen University, Germany

abstract

Mechanical Model of an Inertial Rotational Microgyroscope
Francesco Braghin, Elisabetta Leo, Ferruccio Resta, Stefano Cerra, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy

abstract

Experimental Procedure to fast verify Inertial MEMS Gyroscope Properties
Francesco Braghin, Elisabetta Leo, Ferruccio Resta, Andrea Castro, Stefano Cerra, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy

abstract

Effects of the electrode positions on the dynamical behaviour of electrostatically actuated MEMS resonators
Marius Pustan, University of Liège; Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Stéphane Paquay, Open Engineering SA Liège, Belgium
Véronique Rochus, IMEC Leuven, Belgium
Jean-Claude Golinval, University of Liège, Belgium

abstract

Study on passive micro direct methanol fuel cell
Cao Yijiang 1, Zhang Yufeng 2, Xu Biao 1, Yin Jinghua 1, Liu Xiaowei 2
1 College of Applied Science, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China
2 MEMS Center, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China

abstract

Computer-Aided Multiscale Model Derivation for MEMS Arrays
Bin YANG 1, Walid BELKHIR 2, Raj Narayan DHARA 1, Michel LENCZNER 1, Alain Giorgetti 2
1 FEMTO-ST, Département Temps-Fréquence, University of Franche-Comté, France
2 LIFC, University of Franche-Comté, France

abstract

Optimization of Solder Joint Configuration in Multi-chip Packages
Benjie Balos Hornales, Fairchild Semiconductor, Philippines

abstract

Piezoelectric membrane actuator design
F. CASSET 1, M. CUEFF 1, E. DEFAY 1, G. Le Rhun 1, A. Suhm 1, P. ANCEY 2, A. DEVOS 3
1 CEA-LETI, MINATEC Campus, Grenoble, France
2 ST, Crolles, France
3 IEMN/ISEN, Lille, France

abstract

Modeling and Assessment for a Novel Power System Module with Vertical Input Capacitor
Richard Qian 1, Yumin Liu 2, Yong Liu 3, Stephen Martin 3, OS Jeon 4
1 Fairchild Semiconductor Suzhou, China
2 Fairchild Semiconductor Shanghai, China
3 Fairchild Semiconductor Corp.
4 Fairchild Semiconductor Bucheon, Korea

abstract

Compact Models for the Electronic Properties of Edge-Disordered Graphene Nanoribbons
Arash Yazdanpanah Goharrizi 1, Mahdi Pourfath 1, Morteza Fathipour 2, Hans Kosina 1
1 Technische Universität Wien, Institute for Microelectronics, Wien, Austria
2 University of Tehran, Electrical Engineering, Tehran, Iran

abstract

Recent developments in reduced order modeling based on mode superposition technique
Vladimir Kolchuzhin, Michael Naumann, Jan Mehner, Chemnitz University of Technology, Chemnitz, Germany

abstract

Impact of the solder joint ageing on IGBT I-V characteristics using 2D physical simulation
E. MARCAULT 1, M. BREIL 1, A. BOURENNANE 1, P. TOUNSI 1, P. DUPUY 2
1 LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse, France
2 Freescale Semiconductor, Toulouse, France

abstract

Assessment of thermo mechanical properties of crosslinked epoxy mesoscale approach – preliminary results
Sebastian J. Tesarski 1, Artur Wymyslowski 1, Ole Hölck 2
1 Wroclaw University of Technology, Wroclaw, Poland
2 Fraunhofer Institut Zuverlässigkeit und Mikrointegration, Berlin, Germany

abstract

Simulation of aging effects on radiated emission of microstrip line
Hassene Fridhi, Geneviève Duchamp, Valérie Vignéras, IMS-Bordeaux, France

abstract

Design issues in electrostatic microplate actuators: device stability and post-pull-in behaviour
Emanuele Bertarelli 1, Raffaele Ardito 1, Andreas Greiner 2, Jan G. Korvink 2, Alberto Corigliano 1
1 Department of Structural Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
2 Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Germany

abstract

The influence of molecular dynamics simulation parameters on the accuracy of carbon nanotubes thermal conductivity calculations.
Bartosz Platek, Tomasz Falat, Jan Felba, Wroclaw University of Technology, Faculty of Microsystems Electronics and Photonics, Laboratory for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits, Poland

Session 13 11:00 Tuesday 19 Apr 2011
Thermal Issues in Microelectronics
Chaired by Kaspar Jansen, Heinz Pape

abstract

Hydrogen-Passivated Graphene Antidot Structures for Thermoelectric Applications
Hossein Karamitaheri 1, Mahdi Pourfath 1, Rahim Faez 2, Hans Kosina 1
1 Technische Universität Wien, Institute for Microelectronics, Wien, Austria
2 School of Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

abstract

Research on the Failure Property of VDMOS Device by Thermal Cycles
Yin Jinghua 1, Hua Qing 1, He Yanqiang 1, Cao Yijiang 1, Chen Minghua 1, Liu Ting 1, Liu Xiaowei 2
1 School of Applied Science, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China
2 School of Astronautics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China

abstract

Analytical modelling of transient processes in thermal microsensors
A. G. Kozlov 1, D. Randjelovic 2, Z. Djuric 2
1 Omsk State University, Omsk, Russia
2 IHTM – Institute of Microelectronic Technologies and Single Crystals, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia

abstract

A Comprehensive Study of Nanoscale Field Effect Diodes
N. Manavizadeh 1, M. Pourfath 2, F. Raissi 1, E. Asl-Soleimani 3
1 Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
2 Institute for Microelectronics, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria
3 NanoElectronics and Thin Film Lab., School of ECE, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

abstract

A Study on Thermal Analysis for 3D Heterogenous Embedded System Integration Platform MorPack
Jin-Ju Chue, Chih-Chyau Yang, Shih-Lun Chen, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Yi-Jun Liu, Chun-Chieh Chu, Chien-Ming Wu, Chun-Ming Huang, National Chip Implementation Center (CIC), Hsinchu, Taiwan

12:20 Lunch

Session 14 13:30 Tuesday 19 Apr 2011
Semiconductor Reliability Modeling
Chaired by Bart Vandevelde, Mario Jungwirth
13:30 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Reliability of Semiconductor Devices
Werner Kanert, Infineon Technologies, Neubiberg, Germany
14:00 20mn

abstract

Stress/Stain Assessment and Reliability Prediction of Through Silicon Via and Trace Line Structures of 3D Packaging
Ting-Hsin Kuo 1, Yen-Fu Su 1, Chung-Jung Wu 1, Kuo-Ning Chiang 2
1 Dept. of Power Mechanical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, HsinChu, Taiwan
2 National Center for High-Performance Computing, Taiwan
14:20 20mn

abstract

Studies on the Reliability of Power Packages Based on Strength and Fracture Criteria
Rainer Dudek 1, Reinhard Pufall 2, Bettina Seiler 3, Bernd Michel 1
1 Fraunhofer ENAS, Germany
2 Infineon Technologies, Germany
3 CWM GmbH, Germany
14:40 20mn

abstract

Cyclic Loading and Fatigue in Power Packages
Torsten Hauck, Freescale Halbleiter Deutschland GmbH

Session 15 13:30 Tuesday 19 Apr 2011
Molecular Dynamics
Chaired by Nancy Iwamoto, Kuo-Ning Chiang
13:30 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Comparative Characterization of Chip to Epoxy Interfaces by Molecular Modeling and Contact Angle Determination
Ole Hölck 1, Jörg Bauer 1, Olaf Wittler 1, Bernd Michel 2, Bernhard Wunderle 3
1 Fraunhofer IZM, Berlin, Germany
2 Fraunhofer ENAS, Chemnitz, Germany
3 Chemnitz University of Technology, Chemnitz, Germany
14:00 20mn

abstract

Molecular Dynamics study of the traction-displacement relations of epoxy-copper interfaces
C. K. Y. Wong 1, S. Y. Y. Leung 1, R.H. Poelma 1, K.M.B. Jansen 1, C. C. A. Yuan 1, W. D. van Driel 2, G. Q. Zhang 2
1 Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
2 Philips Lighting, The Netherlands
14:20 20mn

abstract

Investigation of Benzenethiol (BT) Materials as Adhesion Promoter for Cu/Epoxy Interface Using Molecular Dynamic Simulation
Peng He, Haibo Fan, Matthew M. F. Yuen, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR
14:40 20mn

abstract

Non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulation of heat transfer in carbon nanotubes – verification and model validation.
Tomasz Falat, Bartosz Platek, Jan Felba, Wroclaw University of Technology, Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics, Wroclaw, Poland
15:00 20mn

abstract

Buckling analysis of carbon nanotubes and the influence of defect position
R.H. Poelma, H. Sadeghian, S. Koh, G.Q. Zhang, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Session 16 13:30 Tuesday 19 Apr 2011
Adhesion Experiments
Chaired by Steffen Wiese, Mario Gonzalez
13:30 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Prediction of Mixed-Mode Interfacial Fracture from Cohesive Zone Finite Element Model: Testing and Determination of Fracture Process Parameters
Stanley Y Y Leung 1, Mahdi Sadeghinia 1, Heniz Pape 2, Leo J Ernst 1
1 Department of Precision and Microsystem Engineering, Faculty of 3mE, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
2 Infineon Technologies AG, Germany
14:00 20mn

abstract

Determination of strength of interface in packages based on an approach using coupling of experimental and modelling results
Diane Weidmann 1, Guillaume DUBOIS 2, Michael HERTL 1, Xavier CHAUFFLEUR 2
1 INSIDIX, France
2 EPSILON, France
14:20 20mn

abstract

Investigation of Energy Release Rate for Through Silicon Vias (TSVs) in 3D IC integration
Ming-Che Hsieh, Sheng-Tsai Wu, Chung-Jung Wu, John H. Lau, Ra-Min Tain, Wei-Chung Lo, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan
14:40 20mn

abstract

Impact of thermal ageing on cohesive and adhesive strengths of overmould materials: characterisation methods and implementation in FEM
A. Ivankovic 1, K. Vanstreels 1, YY. Hsu 1, M. Gonzalez 1, G. Brizar 2, D. Vanderstraeten 2, E. Blansaer 2, R. Gillon 2, M. Defloor 3, K. Vandaele 3, D. Degryse 3, B. Vandevelde 1
1 IMEC, Leuven, Belgium
2 ON Semiconductor Belgium, Oudenaarde, Belgium
3 KAHO, Gent, Belgium
15:00 20mn

abstract

Fracture Toughness of Cu-EMC Interfaces under Pressure Cooker Conditions
M. Sadeghinia 1, L.J. Ernst 1, K.M.B. Jansen 1, H.Pape 2, G. Schlottig 2
1 Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
2 Infineon Technologies AG, Germany

15:20 Break

Session 17 16:00 Tuesday 19 Apr 2011
Dynamic Problems
Chaired by Yong Liu, Torsten Hauck
16:00 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – The Effect of Secondary Impacts on PWB-level Drop Tests at High Impact Accelerations
Stuart Douglas, Jingshi Meng, Joshua Akman, Irfan Yildiz, Moustafa Al-Bassyiouni, Abhijit Dasgupta, CALCE Center, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, U.S.A.
16:30 20mn

abstract

Life Time Prediction for Lead-free Solder Joints under Vibration Loads
Karsten Meier 1, Mike Roellig 2, Andreas Schiessl 3, Klaus-Juergen Wolter 1
1 Technische Universität Dresden, Electronics Packaging Laboratory, Germany
2 Fraunhofer IZFP-D, Germany
3 Continental Automotive GmbH, Germany
16:50 20mn

abstract

Numerical Investigation of the Process of Embedding Components into Printed Circuit Boards
Martin Pletz 1, Raúl Bermejo 2, Peter Supancic 1, Johannes Stahr 3, Mike Morianz 3
1 Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH, Leoben, Austria; Institut für Struktur- und Funktionskeramik, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria
2 Institut für Struktur- und Funktionskeramik, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria
3 AT&S AG, Leoben, Austria
17:10 20mn

abstract

Fatigue Model based on Average Cross-Section Strain of Cu Trace Cyclic Bending
Daniel Farley 1, Abhijit Dasgupta 2, Yuxun Zhou 3, Jo Caers 4, JWC de Vries 4
1 Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
2 CALCE Electronic Products and Systems Consortium, USA
3 Microsoft Research, Redmond, USA
4 Philips Research, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Session 18 16:00 Tuesday 19 Apr 2011
Innovative Methods for Microsystems Modelling
Chaired by Bernard Wunderle, Xuejun Fan
16:00 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Moisture Diffusion and Integrated Stress Analysis for Polymer Materials at Reflow Process: Continuum Mechanics Theory and Numerical Implementation
Xuejun Fan, Dept Mech Eng, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, USA
Jie-Hua Zhao, Texas Instruments, Inc., MS3611, Dallas, TX, USA
16:30 20mn

abstract

The Impact of Moisture Absorption on the Electrical Parameters of Organic Dielectric Materials
Brian Curran 1, Ivan Ndip 1, Jorg Bauer 1, Stephan Guttowski 1, Klaus Dieter Lang 1, Herbert Reichl 2
1 Fraunhofer – IZM
2 Fraunhofer – IZM, TU Berlin
16:50 20mn

abstract

Distributed modeling approach applied to the power PIN diode using VHDL-AMS
A.HNEINE, J. L. MASSOL, P. TOUNSI, P. AUSTIN, LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse, FRANCE
17:10 20mn

abstract

Numerical modelling and optimization of an electronic system embedded in multi-layered viscoelastic materials under shock loads
Amjad Alsakarneh, Liam Moore, John Barrett, Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland
17:30 20mn

abstract

Modeling, Filtering and Optimization for AFM Arrays
Hui HUI 1, Youssef YAKOUBI 1, Michel LENCZNER 2, Scott COGAN 3, André MEISTER 4, Mélaine FAVRE 4, Raphaël COUTURIER 5, Stéphane DOMAS 5
1 FEMTO-ST, Time-Frequency Departement, University of Franche-Comté, France
2 FEMTO-ST, Time-Frequency Departement. UTBM, France
3 FEMTO-ST, Applied Mechanics Departement, CNRS, France
4 CSEM, Neufchâtel, Switzerland
5 LIFC, Université de Franche-Comté, France

Session 19 16:00 Tuesday 19 Apr 2011
Solder Measurements and Modeling
Chaired by Sven Rzepka, Werner Kanert
16:00 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Electromigration, fuse and thermo-mechanical performance of solder bump versus Cu pillar flip chip assemblies
Bart Vandevelde 1, Riet Labie 1, Vladimir Cherman 1, Tomas Webers 1, Christophe Winters 1, Eric Beyne 1, Franck Dosseul 2
1 IMEC, Leuven, Belgium
2 STMicroelectronics, Tours, France
16:30 20mn

abstract

Thermo-Mechanical Simulations and Measurements on High Temperature Interconnects
Klas Brinkfeldt, Rafael Amen, Erik Adolfsson, Per-Erik Tegehall, Per Johander, Dag Andersson, Swerea IVF, Mölndal, Sweden
16:50 20mn

abstract

Lifetime prediction for solder joints with the extended finite element method
Alexander Menk 1, Chris J. Pearce 2, Olivier Lanier 3, Robert Simpson 4, Stephane P.A. Bordas 4
1 Robert Bosch GmbH, University of Glasgow
2 University of Glasgow, UK
3 Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany
4 University of Cardiff, UK
17:10 20mn

abstract

Improving the Solderability and Electromigration Behavior of SAC0705 Soldering
Sun Fenglian, Liu Yang, Liu Yang, Wang Jiabing, Harbin Uni. of Sci. and Tech., China
17:30 20mn

abstract

The Creep Behaviour and Microstructure of ultra small Solder Joints
Steffen Wiese 1, Maik Mueller 2, Iuliana Panchenko 2, Rene Metasch 3, Klaus-Juergen Wolter 2
1 Saarland University, Germany
2 TU Dresden, Germany
3 Fraunhofer IzfP, Germany

18:00 Reception at venue

Session 20 09:00 Wednesday 20 Apr 2011
New Developments in Modeling
Chaired by Chris Bailey, Dag Andersson
09:00 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Challenges of Power Electronic Packaging and Modeling
Yong Liu, Dan Kinzer, Fairchild Semiconductor Corp., USA
09:30 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Optimization of Air Cooled Heat Sinks in Free Convection
P. Rodgers, V. Eveloy, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
10:00 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Molecular Dynamics Simulation for Electronic Packaging
Matthew M F Yuen, Haibo Fan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

10:30 Break

Session 21 11:00 Wednesday 20 Apr 2011
Thermo-mechanical Modeling
Chaired by Hélène Fremont, Sun Fenglian
11:00 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Reduced order modeling for thermal and multiphysics problems
Manfred Kaltenbacher, Applied Mechatronics, Alps-Adriatic University, Klagenfurt, Austria
Helmut Köck, KAI (Kompetenzzentrum Automobil- und Industrie-Elektronik GmbH), Villach, Austria
11:30 20mn

abstract

Comprehensive material characterization and method of its validation by means of FEM simulation
P. Gromala 1, J. Duerr 1, M. Dressler 2, K. M. B. Jansen 3, M. Hawryluk 4, J. de Vreugd 5
1 Robert Bosch GmbH, Automotive Electronics, Germany
2 Robert Bosch GmbH, Corporate Research, Germany
3 Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering, The Netherlands
4 Cracow University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Poland
5 Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), The Netherlands
11:50 20mn

abstract

Moisture Diffusion Modeling and its Impact on Fracture Mechanics Parameters with regard to a PQFP
Siow Ling HO, Andrew A. O. TAY, National University of Singapore, Singapore
12:10 20mn

abstract

Interaction Integral and Mode Separation for BEoL-cracking and -delamination Investigations under 3D-IC Integration Aspects
Auersperg, Juergen 1, Dudek, Rainer 1, Oswald, Jens 2, Michel, Bernd 1
1 Micro Materials Center Chemnitz, Fraunhofer ENAS, Chemnitz, Germany
2 GLOBALFOUNDRIES Dresden Module One LLC & Co. KG, Dresden, Germany
12:30 20mn

abstract

Co-design of Wafer Level Thin Film Package Assembly
J.J.M. Zaal, F. Santagata, W.D. van Driel, G.Q. Zhang, J.F. Creemer, P.M. Sarro, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

Session 22 11:00 Wednesday 20 Apr 2011
Multi-Physics Modelling for Power Electronics
Chaired by Ole Hölck, Michael Guyenot
11:00 30mn

abstract

Keynote presentation – Modelling aluminium wire bond reliability in high power OMP devices
Rene Kregting 1, Cadmus Yuan 1, An Xiao 2, Frank de Bruijn 2
1 TNO, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
2 NXP, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
11:30 20mn

abstract

Impact of VDMOS source metallization ageing in 3D FEM Wire lift off modeling
E. MARCAULT 1, T. AZOUI 1, P. TOUNSI 1, M. BREIL 1, A. BOURENNANE 1, P. DUPUY 2
1 LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse, France
2 Freescale Semiconductor, Toulouse, France
11:50 20mn

abstract

FEA Study on the Electrical Interconnects of a Power QFN Package
Erwin Ian V. Almagro, Benjie B. Hornales, Marvin R. Gestole, Fairchild Semiconductor, Cebu, Philippines
12:10 20mn

abstract

Modelling of Metal Degradation in Power Devices under Active Cycling Conditions
Werner Kanert 1, Reinhard Pufall 1, Olaf Wittler 2, Rainer Dudek 3, Mohamed Bouazza 2
1 Infineon Technologies, Neubiberg, Germany
2 Fraunhofer IZM, Berlin, Germany
3 Fraunhofer IZM, Chemnitz, Germany
12:30 20mn

abstract

Electro-Thermal Analysis of the Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor Module Subjected to Power Cycling Test Using Specified Boundary Condition Technology
Shih-Ying Chiang 1, Tuan-Yu Hung 1, Hsien-Chih Ou 2, Kuo-Ning Chiang 1
1 National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
2 DELTA Electronic, INC, Taiwan

12:50 Lunch

13:49 ENIAC Session

13:50 Public-Private Partnerships Sustaining the European Competitivness in Semiconductors; Dr. Andreas Wild, Executive Director, ENIAC Joint Undertaking

14:00 e3CAR : creating the next generation components for the electric vehicle R. John, Infineon

14:30 SE2A : increasing the safety and efficiency of automobiles using affordable sensors and electronics S. Gielen, TNO

15:00 ESiP : ensuring the quality of System-in-Packages K. Pressel, Infineon AG

15:30 CSSL : affordable solid-state-lighting for the consumer through cooperation along the value chain R. van Silfhout, Philips Lighting

16:00 End of conference

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