Innovations in relevant micro-contact areas are highlighted, these include, design, contact
resistance modeling, contact materials, performance and reliability. For each area the basic …

Fully metallic nickel nanowire arrays (NWAs) electrode is prepared by electrodepositing
nickel within the pores and over-plating on the surface of polycarbonate template (PCT) with …

Level one electronics packaging is traditionally defined as the design and production of the
encapsulating structure that provides mechanical support, environmental protection …

Enhanced output power from a ZnO nanorod (NR)-based piezoelectric nanogenerator
(PNG) is demonstrated by forming a heterojunction with Si micropillar (MP) array. The length …

A novel three-dimensional carbon-and binder-free nickel nanowire arrays (Ni NAs)
electrode is successfully fabricated by a facile galvanostatic electrodeposition method using …

We report on the enhancement of the output voltage from ZnO nanorod (NR)-based
piezoelectric nanogenerators (PNGs) fabricated by using a double-sided stainless steel …

SUMMARY A computational homogenization framework is developed in the context of the
thermomechanical contact of two boundary layers with microscopically rough surfaces. The …

Reducing contact interface thermal and electrical resistances is in great demand across
various industries, particularly in the semiconductor industry. This study introduces an …

This paper presents different low-temperature and high-throughput LIGA-like processes for
the batch fabrication of metal micro systems that use long nano-or microwires …

The traditional bonding technology in electronic assembly relies on high-temperature
processes, such as reflow soldering or curing of adhesives, which result in undesired …