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1 INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN OF MEMS AND‬


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‭NEMS‬
‭ his section of the chapter provides an overview of‬‭Micro- and Nanoelectromechanical‬
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‭Systems (MEMS and NEMS)‬‭, focusing on their‬‭design‬‭processes, challenges, and tools‬‭.‬
‭Here's a simplified breakdown of the content:‬

‭1. Introduction to MEMS/NEMS Design‬

‭●‬ P ‭ urpose‬‭: MEMS/NEMS involve integrated synthesis, analysis, and control for‬
‭designing advanced systems.‬
‭●‬ ‭Approach‬‭: The design process evolves from requirements‬‭to detailed optimization.‬
‭●‬ ‭Hierarchy‬‭:‬
‭○‬ ‭Starts at system-level requirements and specifications.‬
‭○‬ ‭Proceeds to subsystem, component, and structure-level designs.‬
‭○‬ ‭Ends with modeling, simulation, and testing to ensure specifications are met.‬

‭2. Design Flow and Evolution‬

‭●‬ ‭Iterative Design‬‭:‬


‭○‬ ‭Starts with high-level functional synthesis.‬
‭○‬ ‭If requirements aren't met, the process involves refinement and optimization.‬
‭●‬ ‭Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches‬‭:‬
‭○‬ ‭Top-Down‬‭: Focus on system architecture and functionality.‬
‭○‬ ‭Bottom-Up‬‭: Builds components and integrates them into‬‭the system.‬

‭3. Design Hierarchy‬

‭●‬ ‭Levels of Abstraction‬‭:‬


‭○‬ ‭Only relevant details are studied (e.g., ICs evaluated at an overall behavioral‬
‭level, not transistor level).‬
‭●‬ ‭Key Requirements‬‭:‬
‭○‬ ‭ICs must support MEMS/NEMS operating features like signal processing,‬
‭control, and data acquisition.‬

‭4. Synthesis and Optimization Goals‬

‭●‬ I‭ntegration‬‭: Achieve synergy between hardware (actuators,‬‭sensors, ICs) and‬


‭system intelligence (signal processing, control).‬
‭●‬ A
‭ dvanced Techniques‬‭: Use of multidisciplinary tools such as informatics,‬
‭microelectronics, and control theory.‬

‭5. Design Challenges‬

‭‬ S
● ‭ ynthesis and integration of actuators, sensors, and ICs.‬
‭●‬ ‭Development of robust controllers and algorithms.‬
‭●‬ ‭Ensuring compatibility (e.g., matching actuators, sensors, and ICs).‬

‭6. Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis‬

‭●‬ ‭Purpose‬‭:‬
‭○‬ ‭Study and evaluate system performance.‬
‭○‬ ‭Predict and optimize behavior using advanced tools.‬
‭●‬ ‭Tools‬‭:‬
‭○‬ ‭MATLAB‬‭: Offers toolboxes for control, optimization, and simulation.‬
‭○‬ ‭VHDL‬‭and‬‭SPICE‬‭: For IC design and simulation.‬

‭7. Key Areas in MEMS/NEMS Development‬

‭‬
● ‭ esign of transducers (actuators and sensors).‬
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‭●‬ ‭Development of radiating energy and microelectronic devices.‬
‭●‬ ‭Integration of wireless communication and diagnostics.‬
‭●‬ ‭Use of affordable, high-yield fabrication techniques.‬

‭8. Role of MATLAB and Other Tools‬

‭●‬ ‭MATLAB enables:‬


‭○‬ ‭Prototyping, visualization, and prediction.‬
‭○‬ ‭Integration of control, signal processing, and optimization.‬
‭●‬ ‭Other tools like‬‭VHDL‬‭and‬‭SPICE‬‭are used for IC-level‬‭analysis.‬

‭Summary of Workflow‬

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1 ‭ tart with system-level requirements.‬
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‭2.‬ ‭Perform high-level functional synthesis.‬
‭3.‬ ‭Design subsystems and components iteratively.‬
‭4.‬ ‭Use modeling and simulation to refine designs.‬
‭5.‬ ‭Ensure integration and compliance among all components.‬

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