On the Nonlinear Dynamics of Electromagnetically-Transduced Microresonators

Author(s):  
Andrew B. Sabater ◽  
Vijay Kumar ◽  
Aamer Mahmood ◽  
Jeffrey F. Rhoads

This work investigates the dynamics of electromagnetically-actuated and sensed microresonators. These resonators consist of a silicon microcantilever and a current-carrying metallic wire loop. When placed in a permanent magnetic field, the devices vibrate due to Lorentz interactions. These vibrations, in turn, induce an electromotive force, which can be correlated to the dynamic response of the device. The nature of this transduction process results in an intrinsic coupling between the system’s input and output, which must be analytically and experimentally characterized to fully understand the dynamics of the devices of interest. This paper seeks to address this need through the modeling, analysis, and experimental characterization of the nonlinear response of electromagnetically-transduced microcantilevers in the presence of inductive and resistive coupling between the devices’ input and output ports. A complete understanding of this behavior should enable the application of electromagnetically-transduced microsystems in practical contexts ranging from resonant mass sensing to micromechanical signal processing.

Author(s):  
Andrew B. Sabater ◽  
Jeffrey F. Rhoads

This work describes the modeling, analysis, predictive design, and control of self-excited oscillators, and associated arrays, founded upon electromagnetically-actuated microbeams. The study specifically focuses on the characterization of nonlinear behaviors arising in isolated oscillators and small arrays of nearly-identical, mutually-coupled oscillators. The work provides a framework for the exploration of larger oscillator arrays with different forms of coupling and feedback, which can be exploited in practical applications ranging from signal processing to micromechanical neurocomputing.


Author(s):  
Andrew B. Sabater ◽  
Jeffrey F. Rhoads

This work describes the modeling, analysis, predictive design, and control of self-excited oscillators, and associated arrays, founded upon electromagnetically-actuated microbeams. The study specifically focuses on the characterization of nonlinear behaviors arising in isolated oscillators and small arrays of nearly-identical, mutually-coupled oscillators. The work provides a framework for the exploration of larger oscillator arrays with different forms of coupling and feedback, which can be exploited in practical applications ranging from signal processing to micromechanical neurocomputing.


2002 ◽  
Vol 716 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. L. Gan ◽  
C. V. Thompson ◽  
K. L. Pey ◽  
W. K. Choi ◽  
F. Wei ◽  
...  

AbstractElectromigration experiments have been carried out on simple Cu dual-damascene interconnect tree structures consisting of straight via-to-via (or contact-to-contact) lines with an extra via in the middle of the line. As with Al-based interconnects, the reliability of a segment in this tree strongly depends on the stress conditions of the connected segment. Beyond this, there are important differences in the results obtained under similar test conditions for Al-based and Cu-based interconnect trees. These differences are thought to be associated with variations in the architectural schemes of the two metallizations. The absence of a conducting electromigrationresistant overlayer in Cu technology, and the possibility of liner rupture at stressed vias lead to significant differences in tree reliabilities in Cu compared to Al.


1982 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kumar ◽  
C. W. Bert

Abstract Unidirectional cord-rubber specimens in the form of tensile coupons and sandwich beams were used. Using specimens with the cords oriented at 0°, 45°, and 90° to the loading direction and appropriate data reduction, we were able to obtain complete characterization for the in-plane stress-strain response of single-ply, unidirectional cord-rubber composites. All strains were measured by means of liquid mercury strain gages, for which the nonlinear strain response characteristic was obtained by calibration. Stress-strain data were obtained for the cases of both cord tension and cord compression. Materials investigated were aramid-rubber, polyester-rubber, and steel-rubber.


AIAA Journal ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
J. P. Wojno ◽  
T. J. Mueller ◽  
W. K. Blake

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