FSRM - Cours: Reliability and Test

Reliability and Test

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Kursziele

For the session at Kosice special prices and discounts apply thanks to the funding of the EuroTraining project:

Full fees: € 200 (CHF 300)

Discounts:

universities in the EU New Member States: free of charge
industry in the EU New Member States : half price
universities in other EU member states : half price

This course has been developed to give attendees the background to perform Microsystem reliability characterization from the component to system levels. Initially, we present the fundamentals of mechanical, environmental, and reliability testing as applied to Microsystems. The focus begins with the characterization of single components and structures; these are illustrated with practical examples from industry. We apply these procedures to MEMS and Microsystem level reliability test applications. Test techniques, specifications, and methodology are presented in detail with examples from industry. Additionally, for courses taking place in Neuchatel, participants will see live demonstrations of typical testing techniques to enable them to apply these concepts to their own application area.

Zielpublikum

This course is designed for the practicing scientist or engineer to provide a foundation in surface mechanical properties characterisation and reliability testing of Microsystems and Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS).

Inhalt

Fundamentals of surface mechanical properties testing methods and application to both bulk and coated materials
Basics of material mechanics, environmental and reliability testing
Adhesion, residual stress, nanoindentation, nanoscratch, nano and micro-tribology
Static and dynamic test methodology as applied to micron and nano-scale components and systems
Reliability testing of layered materials, precision components, micron and sub-micron scale structures, contacts, and systems
Methodology for defining and creating test specifications at the Micro-component and system levels
Applications will be presented that include optical shutters, micro-switches, electrical contacts, accelerometers, fluid channels (Bio-MEMS), sliding interfaces, adhesive contacts, etc.

Kursleiter

Dr Nicholas X. Randall from CSM Instruments, Boston, USA.

Nicholas Randall: 1994 Bachelor of Science in Materials Technology from Brunel University (London, GB). 1997 PhD Thesis 'Development & Application of a Multifunctional Nanotribological Tool' from University of Neuchâtel (Neuchatel, CH). This project concluded in the commercial development of a testing instrument for characterising thin film mechanical properties and MEMS. 1996 - 2002 Customer Services Manager at CSM Instruments, Neuchâtel, responsible for Applications Laboratory, After-sales service, scientific literature and final testing of production instruments. 2002 Vice-President Business Development: Responsible for setting-up CSM Instruments subsidiary office in Boston USA. Active in continuing development of MEMS testing issues and applications.