Multi-energy domain modeling of microdevices: Virtual prototyping by predictive simulation

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Abstract

The rapid progress in microsystems technology is increasingly supported by MEMS-specific modeling methodologies and dedicated simulation tools. These do not only enable the visualization of fabrication processes and operational principles, but they also assist the designer in making decisions with a view to finding optimized microstructures under technological and economical constraints. Currently strong efforts are being made towards complete simulation platforms for the predictive simulation of microsystems, i.e. the "virtual fabrication" and "virtual experimentation, characterization and test" on the computer. We discuss the most important aspects to be focussed on and practicable methodologies for microdevice and system modeling, in particular the consistent treatment of coupled fields and coupled domains required for setting up physically-based models for full system mixed-level simulation, and for the reliable validation and accurate calibration of the models.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication7th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multiphysics Simulation and Experiments in Micro-Electronics and Micro-Systems, EuroSimE 2006
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event7th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multiphysics Simulation and Experiments in Micro-Electronics and Micro-Systems, EuroSimE 2006 - Como, Italy
Duration: 24 Apr 200626 Apr 2006

Publication series

Name7th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multiphysics Simulation and Experiments in Micro-Electronics and Micro-Systems, EuroSimE 2006
Volume2006

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multiphysics Simulation and Experiments in Micro-Electronics and Micro-Systems, EuroSimE 2006
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityComo
Period24/04/0626/04/06

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