151-0172-00L Microsystems II: Devices and Applications
| Semester | Spring Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | C. Hierold, C. I. Roman |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151-0172-00 V | Microsystems II: Devices and Applications | 3 hrs |
| C. Hierold, C. I. Roman | |||
| 151-0172-00 U | Microsystems II: Devices and Applications The course starts in the second week of the semester. | 3 hrs |
| C. I. Roman |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The students are introduced to the fundamentals and physics of microelectronic devices as well as to microsystems in general (MEMS). They will be able to apply this knowledge for system research and development and to assess and apply principles, concepts and methods from a broad range of technical and scientific disciplines for innovative products. |
| Objective | The students are introduced to the fundamentals and physics of microelectronic devices as well as to microsystems in general (MEMS), basic electronic circuits for sensors, RF-MEMS, chemical microsystems, BioMEMS and microfluidics, magnetic sensors and optical devices, and in particular to the concepts of Nanosystems (focus on carbon nanotubes), based on the respective state-of-research in the field. They will be able to apply this knowledge for system research and development and to assess and apply principles, concepts and methods from a broad range of technical and scientific disciplines for innovative products. During the weekly 3 hour module on Mondays dedicated to Übungen the students will learn the basics of Comsol Multiphysics and utilize this software to simulate MEMS devices to understand their operation more deeply and optimize their designs. |
| Content | Transducer fundamentals and test structures Pressure sensors and accelerometers Resonators and gyroscopes RF MEMS Acoustic transducers and energy harvesters Thermal transducers and energy harvesters Optical and magnetic transducers Chemical sensors and biosensors, microfluidics and bioMEMS Nanosystem concepts Basic electronic circuits for sensors and microsystems |
| Lecture notes | Handouts (on-line) |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
| Examiners | C. Hierold, C. I. Roman |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | oral 20 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Students registered for the Devices and Systems (D&S) course can participate voluntarily in a midterm exam, which may improve the final grade of the D&S oral exam. This midterm 1 hour exam is written and graded and will contain assignments/problems from the selected parts of D&S lectures and tutorials presented until the day of the examination. Obtaining 90-100% of points at the midterm exam will improve the student¿s final grade by max. 0.5 grades, while obtaining 75-90% of points will improve the student¿s final grade by max. 0.25 grades. The maximum grade (6.0) can also be achieved exclusively by the oral exam performance itself independent of the bonus from the midterm exam. The date and time of the midterm exam will be announced by the lecturer. No auxiliary means are allowed. Any behavior during the exam which violates the ETH ethical code will result in both the loss of bonus points but also the application of standard disciplinary measures. |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Main link | Information |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
