Understanding interpenetrated polymer networks mechanical interactions by micromechanics modeling of their linear viscoelasticity.

AHDL modeling of MEMS components for system simulation is slowly maturing, however many issues remain regarding interoperability and composability. A discussion of MEMS natures, hierarchy and model partitioning helps to introduce the issues. Specific conventions for interoperability include choice of component reference frame and associated reference directions. A composite discipline extension...

This paper, the second of two parts, introduces electrostatic coupling of micromechanical resonators for implementation of high-order narrow-bandwidth bandpass filters. The concept of electrostatic coupling of closely spaced microresonators and its electromechanical modeling is presented. Electrostatic coupling of resonators does not require any distinct physical coupling elements. The electros...

Electrostatic force feedback loops are commonly used for measurement and position control in micromechanical sensors and actuators. They are widely implemented with switched capacitor, sigma-delta(WA) architectures as they provide perfect compatibility with capacitive sensing methods. The electromechanical subsystem, as a vital part of a C/A-loop, strongly influences the loop characteristics. I...

The mechanism which real flying insects use to detect body rotation has been simulated. The results show that an angular rate sensor can be made based on such a biological mechanism. Two types of biomimetic gyroscopes have been constructed using foils of stainless steel. The first device is connected directly to a compliant cantilever. The second device is placed on a mechanically amplifying fo...