Search for dissertations about: "shape memory alloy SMA"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words shape memory alloy SMA.

2. 1. Heterogeneous Integration of Shape Memory Alloysfor High-Performance Microvalves

   Author : Henrik Gradin; Göran Stemme; Peter Woias; KTH; []
   Keywords : Microelectromechanical systems; MEMS; silicon; wafer-level; integration; heterogeneous integration; wafer bonding; Au-Si; eutectic bonding; release etching; electrochemical etching; microvalves; microactuators; shape memory alloy; SMA; NiTinol; TiNi; NiTi; cold-state reset; bias spring; gate valves; wire bonding;

   Abstract : This thesis presents methods for fabricating MicroElectroMechanical System (MEMS) actuators and high-flow gas microvalves using wafer-level integration of Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) in the form of wires and sheets. The work output per volume of SMA actuators exceeds that of other microactuation mechanisms, such as electrostatic, magnetic and piezoelectric actuation, by more than an order of magnitude, making SMA actuators highly promising for applications requiring high forces and large displacements. READ MORE

4. 2. Wafer-level heterogeneous integration of MEMS actuators

   Author : Stefan Braun; Göran Stemme; Martin A. Schmidt; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Microelectromechanical systems; MEMS; silicon; wafer-level; integration; heterogeneous integration; transfer integration; packaging; assembly; wafer bonding; adhesive bonding; eutectic bonding; release etching; electrochemical etching; microvalves; microactuator; Shape Memory Alloy; SMA; NITINOL; TiNi; NiTi; cold-state reset; bias spring; stress layers; crossbar switch; routing; switch; switch array; electrostatic actuator; S-shaped actuator; zipper actuator; addressing; transfer stamping; blue tape; Computer engineering; Datorteknik;

   Abstract : This thesis presents methods for the wafer-level integration of shape memory alloy (SMA) and electrostatic actuators to functionalize MEMS devices. The integration methods are based on heterogeneous integration, which is the integration of different materials and technologies. READ MORE

5. 3. Integration and Fabrication Techniques for 3D Micro- and Nanodevices

   Author : Andreas C. Fischer; Frank Niklaus; Karl F. Böhringer; KTH; []
   Keywords : Microelectromechanical systems; MEMS; Nanoelectromechanical systems; NEMS; silicon; wafer-level; chip-level; through silicon via; TSV; packaging; 3D packaging; vacuum packaging; liquid encapsulation; integration; heterogeneous integration; wafer bonding; microactuators; shape memory alloy; SMA; wire bonding; magnetic assembly; self-assembly; 3D; 3D printing; focused ion beam; FIB;

   Abstract : The development of micro and nano-electromechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS) with entirely new or improved functionalities is typically based on novel or improved designs, materials and fabrication methods. However, today’s micro- and nano-fabrication is restrained by manufacturing paradigms that have been established by the integrated circuit (IC) industry over the past few decades. READ MORE

6. 4. Towards Unconventional Applications of Wire Bonding

   Author : Stephan Schröder; Frank Niklaus; Michael Mayer; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Micro-electromechanical systems MEMS ; heterogeneous 3D integration; wire bonding; wire integration; transfer wafer bonding; nondispersive infrared gas sensing; low-stress packaging; shape memory alloy SMA ; infrared IR emitter; through silicon via TSV ; ethanol sensing; nitric oxide gas sensing; wafer-level; chip-level; Kanthal; nickel chromium NiCr ; Electrical Engineering; Elektro- och systemteknik;

   Abstract : This thesis presents novel heterogeneous integration approaches of wire materials to fabricated and package MEMS devices by exploring unconventional applications of wire bonding technology. Wire bonding, traditionally endemic in the realm of device packaging to establish electrical die-to-package interconnections, is an attractive back-end technology, offering promising features, such as high throughput, flexibility and placement accuracy. READ MORE