Computer-aided trade-off study of an integrated infrared sensor

J. G. Korvink, R. Lenggenhager, J. Funk, G. Wachutka, H. Baltes

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Abstract

We optimise the design and operation of a thermoelectric infrared radiation sensor, using the microsensor simulator SESES. Incoming radiation is in the range of 3W/m2, resulting in temperature differences of a few mK. Free convective and radiative cooling are important effects adding to bulk conduction. Our numerical system provides four essential operations required to perform the optimisation: parametrisable device geometry, a graded computational mesh through automatic mesh adaptation, an accurate mesh refinement indicator and a fast linear equation solver.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication1994 International Workshop on Numerical Modeling of Processes and Devices for Integrated Circuits, NUPAD 1994
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages173-176
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)0780318676, 9780780318670
DOIs
StatePublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Workshop on Numerical Modeling of Processes and Devices for Integrated Circuits, NUPAD 1994 - Honolulu, United States
Duration: 5 Jun 19946 Jun 1994

Publication series

Name1994 International Workshop on Numerical Modeling of Processes and Devices for Integrated Circuits, NUPAD 1994

Conference

Conference5th International Workshop on Numerical Modeling of Processes and Devices for Integrated Circuits, NUPAD 1994
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu
Period5/06/946/06/94

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