Abstract
The challenging integration process for multi-technology miniaturized
modules is studied in this thesis.
The origin of miniaturization concept is shortly introduced. The terms
microtechnology and nanotechnology are shortly introduced. Microtechnology is
already in use and utilized in the realization of MOEMS. Nanotechnology, in
which structures of components are constructed at the atomic and molecule
level, is seen as an ultimate miniaturization technology in the future.
The integration process model utilized in the realization of miniaturized
opto-electronic modules and systems is shown and discussed. The most important
parts in the integration process are generation and evaluation of concept
ideas and analytic simulation of the components, modules and systems.
Monte-Carlo simulations are also extremely important, because they can give
valuable information about the tolerances and performance variation of the
manufactured systems. In some occasions those simulations can give fundamental
information already at the feasibility study phase. Monte-Carlo simulations
can also save essentially resources in the development process.
The possible realization technologies for miniaturizated opto-electronic
components and modules are presented. The developed system integration process
model is tested and evaluated by using three various pilot cases: a fiber
pigtailed laser transmitter, distance sensor and a miniature IR-spectrometer.
Positive utilization of the developed integration process model with different
kind of opto-electronic modules in the development process shows that the
utilized process model is a useful operations model in diverse miniature
module and system integration cases.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Licentiate Degree |
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Place of Publication | Oulu |
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Publication status | Published - 2002 |
MoE publication type | G3 Licentiate thesis |