Title :
Q-factor prediction and optimization of multilayer inductors for RF packaging microsystems using time domain techniques
Author :
Bushyager, Nathan ; Davis, Mekita ; Dalton, Edan ; Laskar, Joy ; Tentzeris, Manos
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Georgia Inst. of Technol., Atlanta, GA, USA
fDate :
6/24/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents methods using time domain electromagnetic modeling techniques to characterize passive devices in packaging structures. Particularly, the Q of a novel multilayer inductor is predicted. The inductor uses a "hollow ground plane" configuration to increase performance. The modeling techniques employed include dielectric loss modeling to accurately characterize the device. In addition, several optimizations are used in order to speed computation.
Keywords :
Q-factor; dielectric losses; finite difference time-domain analysis; inductance; inductors; micromechanical devices; microwave devices; packaging; FDTD; Q-factor prediction; RF packaging microsystems; dielectric loss modeling; hollow ground plane configuration; multilayer inductor optimization; multilayer spiral inductor; packaging structures; passive devices; time domain electromagnetic modeling; Dielectric losses; Electromagnetic modeling; Finite difference methods; Inductors; Nonhomogeneous media; Packaging; Q factor; Radio frequency; Spirals; Time domain analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 2002. Proceedings. 52nd
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7430-4
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.2002.1008341
