Book Description

Special Features: · All the authors of this book are stalwarts in their respective field and are key people in promoting the technology and subject.· This book emphasizes analytical and computational modeling. · It includes in-depth discussion of mechanics, coupled multi-physics, electronics, control, and scaling effects as well as finite element analysis. · Relating all of the above to particular examples of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and smart devices is a highlight of this book. · Complementing the modeling aspects, the book includes organized summaries of a variety of devices and systems, details of packaging and integration, and case-studies of representative devices. · Prior disciplinary background is not assumed in presenting the material.· Many worked-out examples, context-relevant problems within the chapters, and practice exercises are included in all chapters. It is thus suitable for self-study by practicing engineers and researchers in many disciplines.· Unavailability of a book that covers both micro and smart systems at the fundamental level.· Excellent pedagogy with:" 230+ Illustrations" 25 Tables" 100+ Exercise Questions" 45 Your Turn questions for students wanting to invest time in researching." About 50 Problems and Examples within chapters About The Book: This book essentially deals with the basics of microsystem technology and is intended principally as a textbook at the undergraduate level; however, it can also be used as background book at the postgraduate level. The book makes an effort to provide an introduction to smart materials and systems. The aim of this book is to present adequate modeling details so that readers can appreciate the analysis involved in microsystems (and to some extent, smart systems) and thereby enabling them to get an in-depth understanding about simulation and design. Therefore, the book will also be useful to practicing researchers in all branches of science and engineering, who might be interested in applications where they can use this technology. The book presents adequate details of modeling of microsystems as well as addresses their fabrication and integration.