The students will learn about the design of micro-electromechanical systems, and will be guided through a complete microsystem engineering cycle in which they will do design, fabrication, and characterization of their own microdevice concepts. The students will learn to use state-of-the art microsystem engineering tools, including finite-element modeling (FEM), CAD layouting, clean-room microfabrication machines, and electrical/mechanical/optical characterization tools.
FEK3360 Advanced Hands-on MEMS Course 10.0 credits
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Information for research students about course offerings
The course is given every year in conjuction with EK2360 in period 2
About course offering
For course offering
Autumn 2023 Start 30 Oct 2023 programme students
Target group
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P2 (10.0 hp)Duration
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
Places are not limited
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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For course offering
Autumn 2023 Start 30 Oct 2023 programme students
Application code
51400
Contact
For course offering
Autumn 2023 Start 30 Oct 2023 programme students
Contact
Joachim Oberhammer (joachimo@kth.se)
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:
- conceptualize microsystem/microactuator devices for research tasks and for given real-world specifications,
- model, simulate and design microsystems in state-of-the-art design software,
- fabricate microsystem devices in a state-of-the-art semiconductor clean-room laboratory,
- characterize the performance of microsystem devices,
- analyse failure mechanisms and to propose design improvements for a subsequent engineering cycle
- independently carry out research projects involving micro-electromechanical systems
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
registered as PhD student at Swedish university or equivalent
Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge i physics
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- EXA1 - Examination, 10.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
- attendance of the introductory lectures
- project work in team
- active participation in weekly review meetings
- keeping of hand-in deadlines (for design, intermediate and final report)
- approved 20 min oral presentation of project results
- approved intermediate and final reports
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.