Rapidly Identify the Critical Parameter of MEMS Device Based on Element Model Library

Abstract:

The purpose of this paper is to introduce a simplified yet efficient method to identify the critical parameter of MEMS device based on rapid computer experiments instead of expensive physical experiments. The prototype model of MEMS device is rapidly established by connecting reusable and parameterized element models based on developed element model library. Critical parameters are identified and optimal parameter assemblies are obtained using Taguchi method based on computational experiments of the prototype model. A typical MEMS device--micro resonator is used for demonstrating the design methodology. The method enables the designer to rapidly identify critical parameter of a new MEMS device in early stage of design.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 483)
• Pages: 684-689
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.483.684
• Online since: June 2011
• Authors: Yang He, Cheng Yu Jiang, Wei Zheng Yuan, Kai Leung Yung, Yan Xu
• Keywords: Critical Parameter, Element Model Library, Micro-Electromechanical System (MEMS)

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