Master Thesis - Experimental characterization of high-frequency acoustic MEMS resonators (f/m/d)

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 May 2024

8 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Silicon Austria Labs
Department

Microsystems
Research Field

Engineering » Communication engineering
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Austria
Application Deadline

1 May 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Vienna)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38.5
Offer Starting Date

8 Mar 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Your future responsibilities:

The performance of Radio Frequency filters used for telecommunication purposes mainly depends on the frequency response curve of their building blocks, acoustic MEMS resonators. SAL is working with new types of piezoelectric materials and resonator designs, hence the characterization of these devices is very challenging.

To cover the need of today’s telecom applications to understand the temperature behavior of RF-filters, the characterization must be done in an extended temperature range. The goal is to extract the main resonator specific parameters from the measurements as a function of temperature by comparison with theoretical models.

In addition, the question of yield, homogeneity over the wafer and reproducibility must be addressed. The thesis consists in electrical characterization and experimental validation of the various strategies for ensuring proper parameter extraction of acoustic MEMS resonators.

The main tasks consist of:

  • Literature review on electrical characterization of acoustic MEMS resonators.
  • Design and validation of characterization strategies (frequency range, resolution, sweep characteristics, T-ramps).
  • Experimental characterization of resonator performance using Vector-Network-Analyzer (VNA) and probe station.
  • Data processing and parameter extraction by fitting to theoretical models (e.g. Butterworth Van Dyke, application of impedance matching) on wafer level.

Your profile:

Enrolled master student (university in EU) in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Applied Physics or similar

  • Basic experience with electronic laboratory equipment (e.g., oscilloscope) and measurements, (experience with VNA prefered)
  • Experience in data and signal processing and evaluation
  • Good knowledge in either Python / Matlab
  • Self-organized and target-oriented working style
  • Good oral and written English skills

Important facts about SAL:

  • Full-time position (38.5), temporary: 6-9 months.
  • Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.
  • State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
  • Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
  • Home Office possible.
  • € 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.
  • Family & kids friendly.
  • Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA). For this position, we offer a competitive gross salary of EUR 1.863, paid 14 times a year.


Requirements
Research Field
Engineering » Communication engineering
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Silicon Austria Labs GmbH
Country
Austria
City
Villach
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://silicon-austria-labs.jobs.personio.de/job/1391287

Contact
State/Province

Steiermark
City

8010 Graz
Website

https://silicon-austria-labs.com
Street

Sandgasse
Postal Code

8010

STATUS: EXPIRED

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