Prof. Paul D. Franzon Profile

Prof. Paul D. Franzon

at North Carolina State Univ

SPIE Involvement:

Author

Proceedings Article | 18 March 2019 Presentation

Applications of machine learning in EDA (Conference Presentation)

Paul Franzon

Proceedings Volume 10962, 109620C (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2515268

KEYWORDS: Machine learning, Eye models, Electronic design automation, Receivers, System identification, Analog electronics, Optimization (mathematics), Statistical modeling, Eye, Network architectures

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Proceedings Article | 9 April 2010 Paper

The integration of novel EAP-based Braille cells for use in a refreshable tactile display

N. Di Spigna, P. Chakraborti, D. Winick, P. Yang, T. Ghosh, P. Franzon

Proceedings Volume 7642, 76420A (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.847666

KEYWORDS: Head, Dielectrics, Actuators, Silicon, Ferroelectric polymers, Prototyping, Electroactive polymers, Light emitting diodes, Electrodes, Video

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Proceedings Article | 6 April 2009 Paper

Application of EAP materials toward a refreshable Braille display

N. Di Spigna, P. Chakraborti, P. Yang, T. Ghosh, P. Franzon

Proceedings Volume 7287, 72871K (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.816009

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Ferroelectric polymers, Head, Silicon, Electrodes, Dielectrics, Electroactive polymers, Prototyping, Epoxies, Standards development

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Proceedings Article | 30 December 2008 Paper

Memory rich applications for 3D integration

Paul Franzon, Steven Lipa, Julie Oh, Thor Thorolfsson, Rhett Davis

Proceedings Volume 7268, 726809 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.810061

KEYWORDS: Computer aided design, Silicon, Logic, 3D applications, Semiconducting wafers, Digital signal processing, Thermal modeling, 3D modeling, Clocks, Integrated circuits

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Proceedings Article | 4 January 2007 Paper

TCAM core design in 3D IC for low matchline capacitance and low power

Eun Chu Oh, Paul Franzon

Proceedings Volume 6414, 641405 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.695915

KEYWORDS: Capacitance, Content addressable memory, 3D modeling, Metals, Stereolithography, Logic, Integrated circuits, Computer simulations, Computer programming, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 2005 Paper

An integrated self-masking technique for providing low-loss metallized RF MEMS devices in a polysilicon only MEMS process

John Wilson, Rizwan Bashirullah, David Nackashi, David Winick, Paul Franzon

Proceedings Volume 5836, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.607592

KEYWORDS: Metals, Microelectromechanical systems, Capacitance, Capacitors, Oxides, Etching, Solids, Scanning electron microscopy, Teeth, Instrument modeling

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Proceedings Article | 30 March 2004 Paper

AC-coupled interconnect for high-density high-bandwidth packaging

Paul Franzon, Stephen Mick, John Wilson, Lei Luo, Karthik Chandrasakhar

Proceedings Volume 5274, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.528076

KEYWORDS: Capacitors, Receivers, Packaging, Integrated circuits, Capacitive coupling, Silicon, Scanning electron microscopy, Amplifiers, Transmitters, Copper

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Proceedings Article | 21 November 2001 Paper

Improving interconnect characteristics of thin film MEMS processes

Bruce Duewer, David Winick, Andrew Oberhofer, John Muth, Paul Franzon

Proceedings Volume 4592, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.448966

KEYWORDS: Metals, Resistance, Microelectromechanical systems, Sputter deposition, Capacitors, Gold, Thin films, Oxides, Reflectivity, Microopto electromechanical systems

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Proceedings Article | 19 November 2001 Paper

Design of rotating MEMS tunable capacitors for use at rf and microwave frequencies

John Wilson, Rizwan Bashirullah, David Nackashi, David Winick, Bruce Duewer, Paul Franzon

Proceedings Volume 4593, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.448850

KEYWORDS: Metals, Capacitance, Microelectromechanical systems, Capacitors, Microwave radiation, Solids, Gold, Instrument modeling, Scattering, Oxides

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2001 Paper

Molectronics: a circuit design perspective

David Nackashi, Paul Franzon

Proceedings Volume 4236, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.418782

KEYWORDS: Resistors, Diodes, Chemical elements, Molecular electronics, Logic devices, Logic, Resistance, Bridges, Silicon, Capacitors

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Proceedings Article | 8 October 1999 Paper

Programmable MEMS capacitor arrays

Bruce Duewer, John Wilson, David Winick, Paul Franzon

Proceedings Volume 3893, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.368433

KEYWORDS: Switches, Microelectromechanical systems, Capacitors, Receivers, Phased arrays, Actuators, Switching, Capacitance, Computer programming, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 8 October 1998 Paper

Dynamically programmable cache

Mouna Nakkar, John Harding, David Schwartz, Paul Franzon, Thomas Conte

Proceedings Volume 3526, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.327035

KEYWORDS: Field programmable gate arrays, Convolution, Motion estimation, Switching, Image filtering, Data storage, Data processing, Sun, Chemical elements, Switches

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 1998 Paper

MEMS-based diffractive optical-beam-steering technology

David Winick, Bruce Duewer, Som Chaudhury, John Wilson, John Tucker, Umut Eksi, Paul Franzon

Proceedings Volume 3276, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.302411

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Beam steering, Switching, Computer programming, Binary data, LIDAR, Analog electronics, Optical components, Wavefronts, Prototyping

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