• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2014.02a
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• pp.431.2-431.2
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• 2014

The dielectric breakdown voltage (DBV) is a measure of an insulating fluids ability to withstand a high electric field stress without breaking down. Conventionally, the presence of water or particulate matter in a dielectric fluid comprises the liquid's breakdown strength. However, the addition of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) in the base oil can increase the dielectric breakdown voltage of the fluid reversely, if the condition of the added particles in the fluid is in balance with that of keeping down the initiation and propagation of electrical streamers. In this study, we developed a mathematical model by a set of coupled, nonlinear equations using the COMSOL multiphysics finite element simulation suite and calculated the dielectrophoretic activity of magnetic nanoparticles suspended in the presence of electric field, which is the behavior responsible for enhancing the dielectric characteristics of transformer oil, in order to examine how the activity differ in a transformer oil-based magnetic fluid.

• Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.159-164
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• 2015

Solid state electrochemical and chemo-resistive gas sensors have been used widely but can operate only under high temperature. For reducing the power consumption and optimizing the structure of the substrate of these sensors, we conducted device and circuit simulations using the COMSOL Multiphysics simulator. For assessing the effective types of substrate and heat isolation, we conducted three-dimensional thermal simulations in two separate parts; (a) by changing the shape of the contacting holes and (b) punching additional holes on the substrate. Thus, it was possible to achieve high temperature in the sensor end of the substrate while maintaining low power consumption, and temperature in the circuit.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2008.06a
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• pp.385-386
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• 2008

This paper reports the design of the ultra low power consumption microhotplates for high temperatures. The microhotplates consisting of a platinum-based heating element on AlN/poly 3C-SiC layers were designed. The microhotplate is a $600\times600{\mu}m^2$ square shaped membrane made of $1{\mu}m$ thick ploy 3C-SiC suspended by four legs. The microhotplate was compared with $Si_3N_4/SiO_2/Si_3N_4$(NON) structure microhotplate by COMSOL simulation system. Thermal uniformity, power consumption and thermal characterizations of microhotplates based on 3C-SiC thin film are better than microhotplates with NON structure.

• Current Optics and Photonics
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• v.2 no.3
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• pp.215-220
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• 2018

A novel porous-core hexagonal lattice photonic crystal fiber (PCF) is designed and analyzed for efficient terahertz (THz) wave propagation. The finite element method based Comsol v4.2 software is used for numerical analysis of the proposed fiber. A perfectly matched layer boundary condition is used to characterize the guiding properties. Rectangular air-holes are used inside the core to introduce asymmetry for attaining high birefringence. By intentionally rotating the rectangular air holes of porous core structure, an ultrahigh birefringence of 0.045 and low effective material loss of $0.086cm^{-1}$ can be obtained at the operating frequency of 0.85 THz. Moreover, single-mode properties, power fraction in air core and confinement loss of the proposed PCF are also analyzed. This is expected to be useful for wideband imaging and telecom applications.

• Transactions of the Society of Information Storage Systems
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.45-49
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• 2014

This study deals with obtaining the optimal shape of a patch antenna via the topology optimization method in order to enhance its radiation efficiency. The genetic algorithm scheme is proposed for the optimization process to satisfy the design objective. As a result, the optimal patch shape through the proposed process shows highly improved radiation efficiency and reduced scattered effects. Commercial package COMSOL and Matlab programming are employed for the entire optimization and analysis processes.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.212-220
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• 2012

In the current paper, the optimization shape of a polysilicon variable-capacitance micromotor (VCM) was determined using the seeker optimization algorithm (SOA). The optimum goal of the algorithm was to find the maximum torque value and minimum ripple torque by varying the geometrical parameters. The optimization process was performed using a combination of SOA and the finite-element method (FEM). The fitness value was calculated via FEM analysis using COMSOL3.4, and SOA was realized by MATLAB7.4. The proposed method was applied to a VCM with eight and six poles at the stator and rotor, respectively. For comparison, this optimization was also performed using the genetic algorithm. The results show that the optimized micromotor using SOA had a higher torque value and lower torque ripple, indicating the validity of this methodology for VCM design.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2007.07a
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• pp.1530-1531
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• 2007

본 논문은 미러 표면에 형성된 코일과 미러 양쪽에 위치한 영구자석간의 전자기력에 의해 구동되는 마이크로미러의 설계 및 결과를 나타낸다. $4mm\;{\times}\;4mm$ 크기를 갖는 미러의 전자기 특성 및 구동을 유한요소해석 프로그램인 COMSOL Multiphysics를 이용하여 시뮬레이션 하였다. 4 kHz의 공진주파수 특성을 갖도록 설계된 마이크로미러는 코일에 $3.6\;A/mm^2$의 current density 적용 시 x-, y-axis displacement가 각각 $1.2{\mu}m$, $12{\mu}m$가 되는 것으로 나타났다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2013.08a
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• pp.157.2-157.2
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• 2013

현재 산업에서 상압 플라즈마는 생물의학, 표면처리, 용접 및 절단, 화학적 오염제거 등 여러 분야에서 각광받고 있으며 그 잠재력 또한 매우 크다. 통상적으로 글로우 방전은 생물의학, 표면처리, 화학적 오염제거 등에 주로 쓰이고 아크 방전은 용접 및 절단에 응용된다. 이처럼 상압 플라즈마는 여러 가지 방전으로 분류되고 그 특성에 맞게 응용되고 있는데 이러한 산업 여러 분야에 적절히 응용하기 위해서는 각 플라즈마에 대한 진단과 특성 분석이 선행적으로 이루어져야 한다. 또한, 전원회로의 특성에 따라 플라즈마 특성에 어떤 영향을 미치는지에 대한 연구도 매우 활발히 진행되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 침 대 면 전극구조에서 고전압 dc전원이 RC시정수에 따라 repetition frequency가 변하는 전원 회로의 여러 parameter에 따라 스트리머-스파크 방전의 전기적 특성이 어떻게 변하는지 연구한다. 또한, 시뮬레이션을 통해 실험에 대한 예측, 비교를 목표로 한다.

• Journal of the Semiconductor & Display Technology
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.53-57
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• 2019

In this study, we prepared sputtering cathode for large sputtering thin film in the facing targets sputtering(FTS) system. Before fabrication of cathode equipment, we investigated optimal magnetic flux in the sputtering cathode by using magnetic field stimulation(Comsol). According to the result of magnetic field stimulation, we manufactured the cathode. After we mounted laboratory-designed cathode on FTS system, the discharge properties were observed in vacuum condition. In addition, ITO films were deposited on glass substrate and their electrical and optical properties were investigated by various measurements (four-point probe, UV-VIS spectrometer, field emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM), Hall-effect measurement).

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.183-191
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• 2019

A piezoelectric paper feeder actuator using Micro Virtual Roller (MVR) is proposed, designed, fabricated and tested. This actuator can drive a sheet of paper forward or backward without any mechanical parts, such as the costly and heavy rollers used in traditional paper feeders. In this paper feeder actuator, two vibrating stators which produce traveling waves are used to drive the paper. The vibrations of the stators are similar to those of piezoelectric motors and follow a similar procedure to move the paper. A feasibility study simulated the actuator in COMSOL Multiphysics Software. Traveling wave and elliptical trajectories were obtained and the dimensions of the stator were optimized using FEM so that the paper could move at top speed. Next, the eigenfrequencies of the actuator was determined. Experimental testing was done in order to validate the FEM results that revealed the relationships between speed and parameters such as frequency and voltage. Advantages of this new mechanism are the sharp decrease in power consumption and low maintenance.