Michael
Weimer ("Mike")
M.S.
Candidate (Electrical Engineering)
Research Assistant (Chemical Engineering)
michael.weimer@colorado.edu
"Electrical
characterization of ALD metal insulated varistors (MIVs)"
Metal insulated varistors (MIVs) are a new class of transient
voltage surge suppressor based on micron-sized metallic particles which have
been encapsulated by an ultra-thin, conformal, insulating oxide film applied via
atomic layer deposition (ALD). MIVs have been demonstrated to achieve
nanosecond-scale transient response times, ultra-low leakage currents, and low
capacitances. MIVs may be fabricated in a variety of shapes to fit
particular applications, ranging from coaxial line protectors to leaded disc
packages.
Recent
Publications:
1. M.A. Weimer, M.D. Groner, A.W. Weimer, S.M. George, "Functionalization
of Composite Al2O3/Metal Varistors Based on ALD Surface Modified
Particles," AIChE Annual Meeting, Particle Technology Forum, San Francisco,
CA (Nov 2006).
2. M.A. Weimer, T.S. Paing, R.A. Zane, "Remote area energy harvesting for
low-power autonomous sensors," Proc. IEEE Power Electronics Specialists
Conference, Kuji, Korea (2006)
3. M.A. Weimer, et al., "Particle ALD Based Ultrafast Electrical Surge
Suppression Devices," Proc. Electrochemical Society Annual Meeting,
Nanotechnology Symposium, Denver, CO (2006)
4. M.A. Weimer, et al., "Fabrication and electrical characterization of
ultrafast transient suppression devices based on ALD surface modified varistor
materials," Proc. AIChE Annual Meeting, Particle Technology Forum,
Cincinnati, OH (2005)
