Today, the reliability of electronic circuits plays a central role in many challenging applications. Due to the ever-increasing demand for integration density, high-frequency properties and temperature stability, low-temperature cofired ceramics (LTCC) technology offers solutions for new integration…
Materials with high RF performance are in increasing demand due to the needs of modern telecommunications. Glass and low-temperature co-fired ceramics (LTCCs) are both interesting candidates for the design of complex signal transmission systems. Glass can be processed in large panels, and has suitable…
This study investigates the effects of sputtering and electron beam evaporation (e-beam) on the microstructure and reactive properties of Al/Ni reactive multilayers (RMLs). The intermixing zone, a critical factor influencing reaction kinetics, is characterized using high-resolution transmission electron…
The chemical energy released as heat during the exothermic reaction of reactive multilayer systems has shown potential applications in various technological areas, e.g., in joining applications. However, controlling the heat release rate and the propagation velocity of the reaction is required to enhance…
Surface structuring methods are crucial in semiconductor manufacturing, as they enable the creation of intricate structures on the semiconductor surface, influencing the material’s electrical, mechanical, and chemical properties. This study employs one such structuring method known as reactive ion etching…
Overheating poses major challenges in miniaturized electronics, especially as their power consumption increases. For this reason, thermal management is a necessity for efficient electronics, and its optimization is a central task in the design especially for miniaturized compact electronics. On the other…
Fast energy release, which is a fundamental property of reactive multilayer systems, can be used in a wide field of applications. For most applications, a self-propagating reaction and adhesion between the multilayers and substrate are necessary. In this work, a distinct approach for achieving self-propagating…
Dordrecht [u.a.]: Springer Science + Business Media B.V, 2023-08-07
Reactive multilayer systems are nanostructures of great interest for various technological applications because of their high energy release rate during the self-propagating reaction of their components. Therefore, many efforts are aimed at controlling the propagation velocity of these reactions. Herein,…
A novel method for label-free detection of Escherichia coli relying on microwave sensing is proposed. A transmission-type differential resonator array biosensor covered with polyclonal anti-Escherichia coli antibodies is introduced providing a robust response with high sensitivity for detecting bacteria…
Reactive multilayer systems represent an innovative approach for potential usage in chip joining applications. As there are several factors governing the energy release rate and the stored chemical energy, the impact of the morphology and the microstructure on the reaction behavior is of great interest.…
Three-dimensional interconnect devices are still strongly related to plastic materials. Since the use of these materials is limited in harsh environments, there is an application gap, which could be filled by ceramic circuit carriers. Low-temperature cofired ceramics (LTCC) offer promising solutions…
This work compares the deposition of aluminum nitride by magnetron sputtering on silicon to multilayer ceramic substrates. The variation of sputter parameters in a wide range following a fractional factorial experimental design generates diverse crystallographic properties of the layers. Crystal growth,…
This work presents results in the field of advanced substrate solutions in order to achieve high crystalline quality group-III nitrides based heterostructures for high frequency and power devices or for sensor applications. With that objective, Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramics has been used, as a non-crystalline…
London: Macmillan Publishers Limited, part of Springer Nature, 2018-05-02
Multi-electrode arrays find application in electrophysiological recordings. The quality of the captured signals depends on the interfacial contact between electrogenic cells and the electronic system. Therefore, it requires reliable low-impedance electrodes. Low-temperature cofired ceramic technology…
Sputtered reactive multilayers applied as a heat source in electronic joining processes are an emerging technology. Their use promises low-stress assembly of components while improving thermal contact and reducing thermal resistance. Nanostructured surface modifications can significantly enhance adhesion…
Gegenstand dieser Arbeit ist die Beschreibung und Optimierung des
Prägeverfahrens zur Formgebung keramischer Mehrlagensubstrate (LTCC = Low
Temperature Cofired Ceramics) im Mikrobereich.Die im Gefüge ablaufenden
Prozesse sowie der Kraftfluss im Komposit werden aus der
Werkstoffbeschaffenheit erklärt.…