Conference topics


The following topics will be addressed during APCOT2010:

1. Theory, Design, Analysis of MEMS and NEMS

2. Nano Devices and Nanotechnology

3. Materials and Device Characterization
• New materials, materials characterization, interaction of
   materials, and coatings.


4. Fabrication Technologies
• Technology oriented: deposition, coating techniques, etching processes, ion-beam processing,
   FIB, e-beam techniques, micromachining techniques, and EDM.


5. Packaging and Assembly Technology
• Coatings for protection, harsh environment techniques, wafer bonding, wafer-level packaging,
   parallel assembly processes, selfassembly processes, and hermetic sealing.


6. Mechanical and Physical Sensors
• Pressure sensors, accelerometers, flow sensors, temperature sensors, proximity sensors,
   inclinometers, gyroscope, inertial device, position, velocity, and magnetic sensors.


7. Chemical Sensors and Microsystems
• Electro-chemical sensors, potentiometry, amperometry, voltammetry, conductometric, 
   enzyme-based sensors, and gas sensors.


8. Bio Microsystems and Fluidic Systems
• Lab-on-chip, microTAS, DNA systems, biomolecular devices, PCR, cell handling, and fluidic
   devices.


9. Actuators
• Micromotors, electrostatic actuators, piezoelectric actuators, pumps, valves, nozzles, and active
   microchannels.


10. Optical MEMS and Nano-optics
• Mirrors, diffraction gratings, switches, and optical communication subsystems.

11. RF MEMS/NEMS
• Micro/Nano components and subsystems for RF communications, filters and switches, and RF
   power sensors.


12. Sensing Systems, Algorithms and Sensor Networks
• New approaches to sensor data fusion, ultralow-power sensor and materials characterization,
   interaction of materials, and coatings. Communication design, telemetry systems and implantable
   monitoring systems, power scavengers, inductive powering for sensor and actuator systems,
   innovative sensor interface circuits.








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