Advances in MEMS Magnetics for Emerging Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Magnetism and magnetic materials are perhaps some of the most important discoveries in modern history. They play prominent roles as sensing or active elements in numerous applications such as sensors, micro-actuators, magnetic storage, energy storage and conversion, as well as biological and biomedical applications. These applications have their own challenges and require multidisciplinary expertise in material science, physics, processing, and electronics domains. In the past two decades, developments in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) magnetic technology can be categorized into four topics: (1) Magnetic materials, including discoveries in new magnetic material systems, synthesis methods, and processing technology. (2) Strategic design and modeling, to understand how physical geometries are linked with MEMS magnetic device specifications, thus providing a guideline for application-oriented geometries. (3) Fabrication technology, for heterogenous CMOS integration of magnetic devices. (4) Novel uses and implementations of MEMS magnetic devices, for emerging applications such as magnetic power transfer, energy harvesting, and miniaturized power supplies for invasive implants, and implants for curing neural-related impartments, such as cochlear or visual restorations.

The purpose of this call for a Special Issue in Micromachines is to assemble some of the recent works on MEMS magnetics. We hope to provide a collective resource for researchers and experts in the field as well as the broader scientific community. Therefore, we welcome contributions in the form of regular research papers, short communications, and review articles on all aspects of the four abovementioned topics, including but not limited to:

• Developments of MEMS/NEMS magnetic devices for emerging applications, including but not limited to integrated power electronics, wireless power transfer, implants, and biomedical applications.
• Design and modeling of novel MEMS/NEMS magnetic devices.
• Novel magnetic materials ranging from nanoparticle and composite to thin-film architectures.
• Novel integrated passive devices, such as inductors and transformers.
• MEMS magnetics for sensors, actuators, and energy harvesters.
• Process and packaging technology of magnetic materials towards CMOS-compatible integration.

Dr. Hoa Thanh Le
Dr. Ziwei Ouyang
Guest Editors

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• MEMS magnetic devices and application
• MEMS magnetic technology