Modeling Method of Finite Element Modeler and Electromagnetic Solvers for Education and Research in RF MEMS

Abstract

Field of electronics engineering is the most captivating
among students, researchers and academicians now-adays.
With the passage of time the requirement of advance tools
for engineering is increasing. Many institutions and universities
around the globe provide quality education to various engineering
domain. Students although study theory courses but they also
need exposure that how theory can be related to actual devices.
Simulations play an important role for relating theoretical components
to the virtual practical environment. Students of Radio
Frequency (RF) domain and especially students that are studying
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) as courses, due to the
extreme complexity of these devices, students need multiple tools
to simulate the performance parameters. This paper highlights
the most prominent tools that are used in the industry to design
and implement RF MEMS structures. The role of Electromagnetic
(EM) solvers and Finite Element Modeller (FEM) and its
impact on electronics engineering education is demonstrated.
Modeling approach of these tools are also explained. These tools
and due to there huge advantages, electronics graduates should
study these tools in their course curriculum to know how to
tackle various types of RF problems and through case studies,
it is demonstrated that how these tools can aid shift from just
theoretical study to virtual practical environment.