Browsing Theses by Subject "monolithic"
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Fabrication and Design of Hybrid Monolithic Shape Memory Alloy Actuators
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-21)Shape memory alloys (SMA) offer several advantages over traditional electro-mechanical devices, including: smooth, silent, clean operation; linear actuation; high power/weight ratio; scalability; and reduced part counts. ... -
Monolithic Integrated Reconfigurable RF-MEMS Phase Shifters
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-26)Micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) actuators are a key technology that have been utilized in many real-world applications. This thesis investigates the application of MEMS technology in the design of RF components and ...