MEMS-Based Systems Solutions & Integration

Symposium Chair Roger Grace President Roger Grace Associates

Symposium Participation Please direct all interests or abstracts for this special symposium to the Symposium chair - Roger Grace. Abstract submissions for this special symposium must be received by March 19th.

Session Description

This all-day session will address, from a global perspective, current and future applications and major issues associated with the creation of a MEMS-based system and its design and manufacturing/testing. The focus will be upon the system elements which compliment the MEMS sensor/actuator e.g. signal conditioning circuits, microcontrollers, embedded intelligence, networking circuits and their interaction with the MEMS device.  System element connectivity and device/system packaging will be addressed.  The session will begin with an overview of market and technology trends and the technology infrastructure to support the systems approach. World-renowned researchers from national laboratories and academia review some of their more significant current activities that are expected to form the basis of many innovative products scheduled for near-term commercialization. Technical staffers from major manufacturers and exciting new startups will present information on their technology approaches to systems solutions for current and future applications.  A panel discussion will conclude the event.

Topics of interest include:

Companies supporting these technologies will discuss recent developments in interface circuits, packaging/connectivity, MEMS software design tools, high-volume testing and specialized manufacturing equipment that are expected to play a major role in the successful commercialization of these technologies. A panel of industry experts will discuss a number of technical and commercialization issues.  Audience participation is encouraged.