The fabrication and simulation of an electromagnetic microrelay are presented based on micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) technique.The microrelay dimensions of about 4mm×4mm×0 5mm are fabricated with t...The fabrication and simulation of an electromagnetic microrelay are presented based on micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) technique.The microrelay dimensions of about 4mm×4mm×0 5mm are fabricated with the common technique of micromachining.Compared with the traditional relays,a planar coil is substituted for a solenoid coil to favor the MEMS fabrication.Moreover,a bi supporter cantilever beam with high sensitivity is fabricated to act as the movable electrode of the microrelay.Theoretical calculations and simulations are also carried out with respect to the electromagnetic force yielded by the exciting electromagnetic coil.The structure and parameters concerning the electromagnetic microrelay can be optimized using the results.展开更多
Multi-function,multiband,cost-effective,miniaturized reconfigurable radio frequency(RF)components are highly demanded in modern and future wireless communication systems.This paper discusses the needs and implementati...Multi-function,multiband,cost-effective,miniaturized reconfigurable radio frequency(RF)components are highly demanded in modern and future wireless communication systems.This paper discusses the needs and implementation of multiband reconfigurable RF components with microfabrication techniques and advanced materials.RF applications of fabrication methods such as surface and bulk micromachining techniques are reviewed,especially on the development of RF microelectromechanical systems(MEMS)and other tunable components.Works on the application of ferroelectric and ferromagnetic materials are investigated,which enables RF components with continuous tunability,reduced size,and enhanced performance.Methods and strategies with nano-patterning to improve high frequency characteristics of ferromagnetic thin film(e.g.,ferromagnetic resonance frequency and losses)and their applications on the development of fully electrically tunable RF components are fully demonstrated.展开更多
The microfabrication technique for THz dipole antenna,"lift-off" was studied in this paper.Its procedure has been examined in detail,and discreetly tweaked.Particularly,Chlorobenzene is suggested to assist t...The microfabrication technique for THz dipole antenna,"lift-off" was studied in this paper.Its procedure has been examined in detail,and discreetly tweaked.Particularly,Chlorobenzene is suggested to assist the formation of undercut indispensible for fulfilling "lift-off".The experimental results of fabricated antennas confirm the effectiveness of this method.展开更多
Direct writing of graphene patterns and devices may significantly facilitate the application of graphene-based flexible electronics. In terms of scalability and cost efficiency, inkjet printing is very competitive ove...Direct writing of graphene patterns and devices may significantly facilitate the application of graphene-based flexible electronics. In terms of scalability and cost efficiency, inkjet printing is very competitive over other existing direct- writing methods. However, it has been challenging to obtain highly stable and clog-free graphene-based ink. Here, we report an alternative and highly efficient technique to directly print a reducing reagent on graphene oxide film to form conductive graphene patterns. By this "inkjet reduction" method, without using any other microfabrication technique, conductive graphene patterns and devices for various applications are obtained. The ionic nature of the reductant ink makes it clog-free and stable for continuous and large-area printing. The method shows self-limited reduction feature, which enables electrical conductivity of graphene patterns to be tuned within 5 orders of magnitude, reaching as high as 8,000 S.m-1. Furthermore, this method can be extended to produce noble metal/graphene composite patterns. The devices, including transistors, biosensors, and surface- enhanced Raman scattering substrates, demonstrate excellent functionalities. This work provides a new strategy to prepare large-area graphene-based devices that is low-cost and highly efficient, promising to advance research on graphene- based flexible electronics.展开更多
Immunoisolation is an important strategy to protect transplanted cells from rejection by the host immune system.Recently,microfabrication techniques have been used to create hydrogel membranes to encapsulate microtiss...Immunoisolation is an important strategy to protect transplanted cells from rejection by the host immune system.Recently,microfabrication techniques have been used to create hydrogel membranes to encapsulate microtissue in an arrayed organization.The method illustrates a new macroencapsulation paradigm that may allow transplantation of a large number of cells with microscale spatial control,while maintaining an encapsulation device that is easily maneuverable and remaining integrated following transplantation.This study aims to investigate the design principles that relate to the translational application of micropatterned encapsulation membranes,namely,the control over the transplantation density/quantity of arrayed microtissues and the fidelity of pre-formed microtissues to micropatterns.Agarose hydrogel membranes with microwell patterns were used as a model encapsulation system to exemplify these principles.Our results show that high-density micropatterns can be generated in hydrogel membranes,which can potentially maximize the percentage volume of cellular content and thereby the transplantation efficiency of the encapsulation device.Direct seeding of microtissues demonstrates that microwell structures can efficiently position and organize pre-formed microtissues,suggesting the capability of micropatterned devices for manipulation of cellular transplants at multicellular or tissue levels.Detailed theoretical analysis was performed to provide insights into the relationship between micropatterns and the transplantation capacity of membrane-based encapsulation.Our study lays the ground for developing new macroencapsulation systems with microscale cellular/tissue patterns for regenerative transplantation.展开更多
Thermal management is a key issue in the integrated circuit(IC)design.In this paper,the superposition strategy was experimentally validated using a modeling IC device,which was fabricated by laboratory-level microfabr...Thermal management is a key issue in the integrated circuit(IC)design.In this paper,the superposition strategy was experimentally validated using a modeling IC device,which was fabricated by laboratory-level microfabrication technique.Metal thin film resistors on the top of dielectric layer were used to analogize the multiple hot-spots in the modeling IC device.The measured temperature rise with multiple hot-spots agrees well with the predictions given by the superposition calculations.With the help of the superposition strategy,thermal management of IC device can be significantly simplified by decomposing the system into sub-systems and optimizing each part individually.The influence coefficients in the superposition strategy extracted from the experimental measurement offer the IC designers a useful engineering tool to facility the thermal optimization and evaluate the thermal performance of IC devices.展开更多
文摘The fabrication and simulation of an electromagnetic microrelay are presented based on micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) technique.The microrelay dimensions of about 4mm×4mm×0 5mm are fabricated with the common technique of micromachining.Compared with the traditional relays,a planar coil is substituted for a solenoid coil to favor the MEMS fabrication.Moreover,a bi supporter cantilever beam with high sensitivity is fabricated to act as the movable electrode of the microrelay.Theoretical calculations and simulations are also carried out with respect to the electromagnetic force yielded by the exciting electromagnetic coil.The structure and parameters concerning the electromagnetic microrelay can be optimized using the results.
基金Projects(1253929,1910853)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘Multi-function,multiband,cost-effective,miniaturized reconfigurable radio frequency(RF)components are highly demanded in modern and future wireless communication systems.This paper discusses the needs and implementation of multiband reconfigurable RF components with microfabrication techniques and advanced materials.RF applications of fabrication methods such as surface and bulk micromachining techniques are reviewed,especially on the development of RF microelectromechanical systems(MEMS)and other tunable components.Works on the application of ferroelectric and ferromagnetic materials are investigated,which enables RF components with continuous tunability,reduced size,and enhanced performance.Methods and strategies with nano-patterning to improve high frequency characteristics of ferromagnetic thin film(e.g.,ferromagnetic resonance frequency and losses)and their applications on the development of fully electrically tunable RF components are fully demonstrated.
文摘The microfabrication technique for THz dipole antenna,"lift-off" was studied in this paper.Its procedure has been examined in detail,and discreetly tweaked.Particularly,Chlorobenzene is suggested to assist the formation of undercut indispensible for fulfilling "lift-off".The experimental results of fabricated antennas confirm the effectiveness of this method.
文摘Direct writing of graphene patterns and devices may significantly facilitate the application of graphene-based flexible electronics. In terms of scalability and cost efficiency, inkjet printing is very competitive over other existing direct- writing methods. However, it has been challenging to obtain highly stable and clog-free graphene-based ink. Here, we report an alternative and highly efficient technique to directly print a reducing reagent on graphene oxide film to form conductive graphene patterns. By this "inkjet reduction" method, without using any other microfabrication technique, conductive graphene patterns and devices for various applications are obtained. The ionic nature of the reductant ink makes it clog-free and stable for continuous and large-area printing. The method shows self-limited reduction feature, which enables electrical conductivity of graphene patterns to be tuned within 5 orders of magnitude, reaching as high as 8,000 S.m-1. Furthermore, this method can be extended to produce noble metal/graphene composite patterns. The devices, including transistors, biosensors, and surface- enhanced Raman scattering substrates, demonstrate excellent functionalities. This work provides a new strategy to prepare large-area graphene-based devices that is low-cost and highly efficient, promising to advance research on graphene- based flexible electronics.
基金supported by the Key New Drug Creation and Manufacturing Program(2011ZX09102-010-03)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31170933)
文摘Immunoisolation is an important strategy to protect transplanted cells from rejection by the host immune system.Recently,microfabrication techniques have been used to create hydrogel membranes to encapsulate microtissue in an arrayed organization.The method illustrates a new macroencapsulation paradigm that may allow transplantation of a large number of cells with microscale spatial control,while maintaining an encapsulation device that is easily maneuverable and remaining integrated following transplantation.This study aims to investigate the design principles that relate to the translational application of micropatterned encapsulation membranes,namely,the control over the transplantation density/quantity of arrayed microtissues and the fidelity of pre-formed microtissues to micropatterns.Agarose hydrogel membranes with microwell patterns were used as a model encapsulation system to exemplify these principles.Our results show that high-density micropatterns can be generated in hydrogel membranes,which can potentially maximize the percentage volume of cellular content and thereby the transplantation efficiency of the encapsulation device.Direct seeding of microtissues demonstrates that microwell structures can efficiently position and organize pre-formed microtissues,suggesting the capability of micropatterned devices for manipulation of cellular transplants at multicellular or tissue levels.Detailed theoretical analysis was performed to provide insights into the relationship between micropatterns and the transplantation capacity of membrane-based encapsulation.Our study lays the ground for developing new macroencapsulation systems with microscale cellular/tissue patterns for regenerative transplantation.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(Grant No.2009ZX02038-02)the Doctoral Fund of Ministry of Education of China(Grant No.20130001110006)
文摘Thermal management is a key issue in the integrated circuit(IC)design.In this paper,the superposition strategy was experimentally validated using a modeling IC device,which was fabricated by laboratory-level microfabrication technique.Metal thin film resistors on the top of dielectric layer were used to analogize the multiple hot-spots in the modeling IC device.The measured temperature rise with multiple hot-spots agrees well with the predictions given by the superposition calculations.With the help of the superposition strategy,thermal management of IC device can be significantly simplified by decomposing the system into sub-systems and optimizing each part individually.The influence coefficients in the superposition strategy extracted from the experimental measurement offer the IC designers a useful engineering tool to facility the thermal optimization and evaluate the thermal performance of IC devices.