iMAPS New England Chapter

45th Symposium & Expo
Tuesday May 1st, 2018
Boxboro Regency Hotel, Boxborough, MA



Symposium Technical Program Chairs Lee R. Levine and Dave Saums

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President's Welcome Letter

Welcome to IMAPS New England 45th Annual Symposium and Expo - Jon Medernach, New England IMAPS Chapter President

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Technical Chair's Welcome Letter

Welcome Letter - Lee Levine and Dave Saums, Technical Program Chairmen

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Symposium Program

Booklet - Abstracts, Vendors, and pictures

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Keynote Speaker

Chris Jacobs
Vice President, Autonomous Transportation & Automotive Safety – Analog Devices

Sensing Technologies for an Autonomous Tomorrow
Abstract

YouTube Video

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Session A:

MEMS

Session Chairs: Stephen Bart, TDK / InvenSense SSBC , and Rick Morrison , Draper

Resonant MEMS Acoustic Switch Package with Integral Tuning Helmholtz Cavity
Abstract
Presentation
Jonathan Bernstein, Mirela Bancu, Douglas Gauthier, Mitchell Hansberry, John LeBlanc, Olive Rappoli, Michael Tomaino-Iannucci, Marc Weinberg Draper, Cambridge, MA


Nanoscale Si3N4 Tuning Fork Cavity Optomechanical Transducers
Abstract
Presentation
Rui Zhang, Yundong Ren, Vladimir Aksyuk, Kartik Srinivasan, Yuxiang (Shawn) Liu – Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA


Electrical Yield and Reliability Issues of Ultra High Density Interposers and Update on Advanced Integration Program at BRIDG
Abstract
Presentation
John Allgair, Amit Kumar, Ankineedu Velaga - BRIDG, NeoCity, FL


Development of Nanomaterial-based Smart Patches and Low-cost MEMS Devices
Abstract
Presentation
Cihan Yilmaz, PhD - Flex Boston Innovation Center, Boston, MA


Co-fabrication of micro-coaxial interconnects and substrate junctions for multi-chip microelectronic systems
Abstract
Presentation
Daniela Torres(1), Anthony Kopa(1), Robert White(2), Caprice Gray(1) – 1 - Draper, Cambridge, MA; 2 - Tufts University, Medford, MA


Ion Beam Milling for MEMs Applications
Abstract
Presentation
James Barrett - Ion Beam Milling, Inc., Manchester, NH


Session B:

Printed Electronics

Session Chairs: Dr. Greg Fritz, Draper and Dr. Craig Armiento, UMass Lowell


Applications of Metal Additive Manufacturing to Defense Electronics Systems
Abstract
Presentation
William Villers , – TEN TECH LLC, Los Angeles, CA


Printed Electronics Using Magnetohydrodynamic Droplet Jetting of Molten Aluminum and Copper
Abstract
Presentation
Bruce E. Kahn, Denis R. Cormier, K. Zope, D. Jayabal, and M. MedaRochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY


Printed Electronics for Aerospace and Buildings
Abstract
Presentation
Slade R. Culp – United Technologies Research Center (UTRC), East Hartford, CT


Microplasma Sputtering for 3D Printing of Metallic Microstructures
Abstract
Presentation
Lalitha Parameswaran(1), Y. Kornbluth(2), R. Mathews(1), L.M. Racz(1), L.F. Velásquez-García(2) 1 - MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, MA; 2 - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA


Printed Conductive Traces for High Power Applications by Reaction-Assisted Sintering
Abstract
Presentation
Sara C. BarronJ. B. DeLisio(1), J. W. Boley(2), J. A. Lewis(2), S. Vummidi Lakshman(3), S. Q. Arlington(3), T. P. Weihs(3), P. H. Lewis(1), V. Nguyen(1), B. R. Smith(1), G. M. Fritz(1); 1 – Draper, Cambridge, MA; 2 - Harvard University, Cambridge, MA; 3 - Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD


Advanced Packaging for Wearables
Abstract
Presentation
Venkatadri Vikram, – Analog Devices Inc., Wilmington, MA


Session C:

RF and Microwave: Innovations & Emerging Technologies

Session Chairs: Tom Terlizzi , GM Systems LLC and Chandra Gupta , Communications & Power Industries, LLC


High Temperature RF Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC)
Abstract
Presentation
Brian Ward – Vishay Americas, Shelton, CT


5G – The Road Ahead
Abstract
Presentation
Thomas Cameron, PhD - Analog Devices Inc., Wilmington, MA


Automotive example of RF immunity testing shows why Full-wave solvers compliment challenging measurements
Abstract
Presentation
Tom Terlizzi, GM Systems LLC, Kings Park, NY


Phase Noise Origins and Measurements
Abstract
Presentation
Aaron Potosky ,Joe Koebel, and Jason Breitibarth - Holzworth Instrumentation, Boulder, CO


A Heterogeneous SIP Solution for RF Applications
Abstract
Presentation
Justin Borski(1) , and Benjamin McMahon (2), 1 - i3 Microsystems Inc., St. Petersburg, FL; 2 - BAE Systems, Merrimack, NH


Packaging’s Role in RF and Micro-Electronics
Abstract
Presentation
Keith Donaldson (1) , Joe Spitz (2), 1 - Intercept Technology Inc.; 2 - Liberty Packaging Company, Braintree, MA


Session D:

Novel Packaging Applications

Session Chairs: Caroline Bjune , Draper and Mohammed Wasef , MFR SemiTech


Sensor Technology Integration and Hermetic Module Fabrication Using Liquid Crystal Polymer
Abstract
Presentation
Susan Bagen (1), Eckardt Bihler (2), Marc Hauer (2), 1 - MST [Micro Systems Technologies], Mesa, AZ 85210; 2 - DYCONEX AG, Switzerland


Hybrid Electronic Construction for Wireless ECG Monitoring
Abstract
Presentation
Jonathan Knotts, Vito Licata - Creative Materials, Inc., Ayer, MA


The Use of Advanced Microelectronic Packaging Techniques to Miniaturize Implantable Neuro Stimulators
Abstract
Presentation
Carlos Segura (1) , Jake G. Hellman (1), John R. Burns IV (1), Alejandro J. Miranda (1), Elliot Greenwald (1), Andrew Czarnecki (1), Tirunelveli S. Sriram (1), Matthew Muresan (1), Brian Nugent (1), Dan Guyon (1), Wes Uy (1) , Edward Keefer (1), Johnathan Cheng (2), Steve Tillery (3), Caroline K. Bjune (1), John R. Lachapelle (1), and Jesse Wheeler (1); 1 - Draper, Cambridge, MA; 2 - Nerves Incorporated, Dallas, TX; 3 - Arizona State University, Tempe. AZ


Thermal Resistance and Effective Thermal Conductivity Measurements of Thermal Grease Using the Flash Diffusivity Method
Abstract
Presentation
Robert Campbell - Netzsch Corporation, Burlington, MA


The Evolution of a Clinical Grade Wearable Vital Signs Monitor and the Role of Advanced Microelectronic Packaging Techniques to Increase Functionality
Abstract
Presentation
James Ohneck - AEMtec/exceet North America, Cleveland / Akron, OH


Session E:

Interconnects

Session Chairs: Mike McKeown , Hesse Mechatronics, Inc, Mineola, NY and William Boyce, SMART Microsystems, Elyria, Ohio


Characterization of Epoxy Cure by Dielectric Analysis (DEA)
Abstract
Presentation
Yanxi Zhang, PhD - Netzsch Instruments North America, LLC, Burlington, MA 01803


Nano Die attach Material used in High Power Electronic Device Package
Abstract
Presentation
BeNazir Khan, UMass Lowell


Wire Bonding Process: Understanding Ultrasonic Welding
Abstract
Presentation
Lee Levine - Process Solutions Consulting, New Tripoli, PA


Multi-Dimensional Ultrasonic Copper Bonding – New Challenges for Tool Design
Abstract
Presentation
Paul Eichwald - Paderborn University, Paderborn, Germany


Optimizing the Plasma Treatment Process Prior to Conformal Coating to Eliminate ESD Induced Failures Without Impact on Coating Performance
Abstract
Presentation
Trevor Zitek, NanoBio Systems Inc., Lorain, OH


Session F:

Photonics & Optoelectronics Packaging

Session Chairs: Yi Qian - MRSI Systems and Jin Li - Cambridge Technology


Towards an Integrated On-chip Mid-infrared Chemical Sensing System
Abstract
Presentation
Anuradha Agarwal - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA


Integration of III-V Quantum Dot Lasers and Their Advanced Applications
Abstract
Presentation
Wei Guo - University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA


Lasers in Advanced Packaging
Abstract
Presentation
Xiangyang Song , Cristian Porneala, Dana Sercel, Kevin Silvia, Joshua Schoenly, Rouzbeh Sarrafi, Sean Dennigan, Eric DeGenova, Scott Tompkins, Vijay Kancharla, Marco Mendes - IPG Photonics, Marlborough, MA


Prototype Photonic Integrated Circuits (ProtoPICs): A Flexible Platform for Hybrid Integration
Abstract
Presentation
Dave Kharas - MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, MA


The Challenges in High Volume Manufacturing of Photonic Devices
Abstract
Presentation
Yi Qian - MRSI Systems, North Billerica, MA


Session G:

Poster Session

Session Chairs: Dipak Sengupta - Consultant / Analog Devices Inc., Ret., Harvey Smith - EMA Sales & Marketing, Inc., and Dave Saums - DS&A LLC


Micro-coaxial Cable Stripping with Electronic Flame-off Process
Abstract
Presentation
Christian Wells (1,2) , Andrew Ye (1,3), Mitchell Meinhold (1), Heena Mutha (1), Caprice Gray (1), Jeffery DeLisio (1); 1 - Draper, Cambridge, MA; 2 - Northeastern University, Boston, MA; 3 - Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA


Novel Photonic Vibration Sensor for In-situ Data Acquisition
Abstract
Presentation
William Laratta, Micatu Inc., Horseheads, NY


Dye-Pull Inexpensive Fast Failure Analysis Technique for Solder Joints
Abstract
Presentation
Neeta Agarwal - Benchmark Electronics Inc., Nashua, NH


Routing Algorithm for Complex Microelectronic Systems with Micro-Coaxial Interconnects
Abstract
Austin Herrling (1,2), Michael Ricard (1), Jason Haley (1), Juan Pablo Vielma (2), Anthony Kopa (1), David Hagerstrom (1), Caprice Gray (1); 1 - Draper, Cambridge, MA; 2 - Massachussetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA


Techniques to Reduce Solder Voiding Under BTC Components
Abstract
Michael Johnson - MACOM Technology Solutions, Lowell, MA


Design of Experiment Analysis of the Lid of An Electronics Package Using Finite Element Analysis
Abstract
Nupur Bajad - Analog Devices Inc., Wilmington, MA


On the Reliability of Highly Stretchable Electronic Interconnects
Abstract
Ashwin V. Zachariah , M.D. Nilsson, R.S. Sivasubramony, M.D. Poliks, P. Borgesen – Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY


On the Behavior of Ink-Jet Printed Nano Silver Traces on Porous PET Substrates in Cyclic Loading
Abstract
Gurvinder Singh Khinda , Maan Kokash, Mohammed Alhendi, Jack Lombardi III – Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY


Flexible Hybrid Electronic Circuits for Microwave Frequency Applications
Abstract
Presentation
Jack P. Lombardi, Yilin Sung, Mohammed Alhendi - Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY


Soldering of Commercial BGAs and CSPs to Low Cost Flexible Substrates for Wearable Medical Monitors
Abstract
Manu Yadav (1) , Thaer M. Alghoul (1), Mark D. Poliks (1), Peter Borgesen (1) - 1 Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY; Luke Wentlent (2), Michael Meilunas (2) - 2 Universal Instruments, Conklin, NY


Fatigue of Aerosol Jet Printed Interconnections on Flexible Substrates
Abstract
Rajesh S. Sivasubramony , M. Alhendi, G.S. Khinda, M.Z. Kokash, J.P. Lombardi, A. Raj, D.L. Weerawarne, M. Yadav, A.V. Zachariah, M.D. Poliks, and P. Borgesen – Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY


In Situ Functional Monitoring of Aerosol Jet-Printed Electronics
Abstract
Presentation
Roozbeh (Ross) Salary (1) ,Jack P. Lombardi (1), Darshana L. Weerawarne (2), Prahalad K. Rao (3), and Mark D. Poliks (1,2); 1 - Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering,; (2) Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY; (3) Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE


Reliability Analysis and Finite Element Modeling of a Flexible Hybrid Electronic Device
Abstract
Presentation
Varun Soman (1) ,Mark D. Poliks (1), James Turner (1), Mark Schadt (2), Michael Shay (2), Frank Egitto (2); 1 - Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY; 2 - i3 Electronics Inc., Endicott, NY


A Solder Joint Behavior Study of Extra Tall Packages by Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Method
Abstract
Van-Lai Pham ,Yuling Niu, Jing Wang, Huayan Wang, Shuai Shao, Charandeep Singh, Seungbae Park – Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY


Quantification of Underfill Influence to Chip Packaging Interactions of WLCSP
Abstract
Presentation
Huayan Wang (1) ,Shuai Shao (1), Vanlai Pham (1), Panju Shang (2), Cheng Zhong (2), Seungbae Park (1) ; 1 - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY 13902 USA; 2 -Huawei Technology Co. Ltd, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China


Comprehensive Study on 2.5D Package Design for Board-Level Reliability in Thermal Cycling and Power Cycling
Abstract
Presentation
Shuai Shao,Yuling Niu, Jing Wang, Ruiyang Liu, Seungbae Park - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY


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