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Thin Film Encapsulation Of Radio Frequency (Rf) Microelectromechanical Systems (Mems) Switches, Eric D. Marsh
Thin Film Encapsulation Of Radio Frequency (Rf) Microelectromechanical Systems (Mems) Switches, Eric D. Marsh
Theses and Dissertations
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) radio frequency (RF) switches have been shown to have excellent electrical performance over a wide range of frequencies. However, cost-effective packaging techniques for MEMS switches do not currently exist. This thesis involves the design of RF-optimized encapsulations consisting of dielectric and metal layers, and the creation of a novel thin film encapsulation process to fabricate the encapsulations. The RF performance of several encapsulation designs are evaluated with an analytical model, full wave electromagnetic simulation, and laboratory testing. Performance degradation due to parasitic and reflection losses due to the package is considered, and RF feed-throughs of the transmission …
Effects Of Friction Stir Welding On Polymer Microstructure, Seth R. Strand
Effects Of Friction Stir Welding On Polymer Microstructure, Seth R. Strand
Theses and Dissertations
This work establishes the relationships between several key Friction Stir Welding process parameters and the resulting microstructural and flexural properties of the welded joint. A series of four single parameter experiments were run. The parameters investigated were pin diameter, feedrate, shoe temperature, and pressure time. Butt welds were made in 6 mm thick stress-relieved extruded polypropylene sheet. Three-point bend tests were used to determine the ultimate flexural strength and coincident strain. The maximum bend angle before failure was used to label the welds as "good or bad." An optical microscope capable of cross polarization was used to examine and photograph …