Dr. James Castracane Profile

Dr. James Castracane

Professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

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Publications (66)

Proceedings Article | 19 February 2018 Presentation + Paper

Photoactuation: novel MEMS-based constructs and applications of azobenzene

Logan Butt, Matthew Strohmayer, Tristen Head, Atul Dhall, Lauren Sfakis, Natalya Tokranova, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 10491, 1049104 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2290790

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Liquid crystals, Polymerization, Microfluidics, Polymethylmethacrylate, Capillaries, Glasses, Scanning electron microscopy, Lithography, Polymer thin films

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Proceedings Article | 29 August 2017 Paper

Double emulsion electrospun nanofibers as a growth factor delivery vehicle for salivary gland regeneration

Zahraa Foraida, Anna Sharikova, Lubna Peerzada, Alexander Khmaladze, Melinda Larsen, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 10352, 103520E (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2275489

KEYWORDS: Nanofibers, Tissue engineering, Proteins, Tissues, Biomimetics, Polymers

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2017 Presentation + Paper

Monitoring of live cell cultures during apoptosis by phase imaging and Raman spectroscopy

Anna Sharikova, George Saide, Lauren Sfakis, Jun Yong Park, Habben Desta, Maxwell Maloney, James Castracane, Supriya Mahajan, Alexander Khmaladze

Proceedings Volume 10074, 100740V (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2256134

KEYWORDS: Digital holography, Raman spectroscopy, Holography, Cell death, Microscopy, 3D image reconstruction, Molecular spectroscopy, Phase imaging, Live cell imaging, Medical research, Microscopes, Proteins

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Proceedings Article | 21 March 2016 Paper

Development of microfluidic-based cell collection devices for in vitro and in vivo use

Logan Butt, Dave Entenberg, L. P. Madhubhani Hemachandra, Matthew Strohmayer, Patricia Keely, Julio Aguirre-Ghiso, John Condeelis, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 9705, 97051A (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2213316

KEYWORDS: Tumors, In vitro testing, In vivo imaging, Microfluidics, Etching, Glasses, Content addressable memory, Cancer, Quantitative analysis, Scanning electron microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 5 March 2015 Paper

A bioMEMS device for the study of mechanical properties of cells

Joseph Sanders, Logan Butt, Ashley Clark, James Williams, Michael Padgen, Edison Leung, Patricia Keely, John Condeelis, Julio Aguirre-Ghiso, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 9320, 932017 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2078521

KEYWORDS: Tumors, Atomic force microscopy, Cancer, Glasses, Confocal microscopy, BioMEMS, Optical fibers, Breast cancer, Microscopes, In vitro testing

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Proceedings Article | 27 August 2014 Paper

Mass sensing AlN sensors for waste water monitoring

R. Porrazzo, G. Potter, L. Lydecker, Z. Foraida, S. Gattu, N. Tokranova, J. Castracane

Proceedings Volume 9173, 91730E (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2061966

KEYWORDS: Aluminum nitride, Zinc oxide, Sensors, Electrodes, Acoustics, Nanomaterials, Semiconductors, Nanoparticles, Liquids, Prototyping

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2013 Paper

Optimized release matrices for use in a BioMEMS device to study metastasis

Ashley Clark, James Williams, Michael Padgen, Patricia Keely, John Condeelis, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 8615, 86150C (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2005048

KEYWORDS: Molecules, Matrices, Tumors, Collagen, In vitro testing, Glasses, BioMEMS, Diffusion, Electroluminescence, Neodymium

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SPIE Journal Paper | 29 March 2012

Development path and current status of the NANIVID: a new device for cancer cell studies

Waseem Raja, Michael Padgen, James Williams, James Castracane, Frank Gertler, Jeffrey Wyckoff, John Condeelis

JM3, Vol. 11, Issue 1, 013013, (March 2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JMM.11.1.013013

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, Cancer, Tumors, Hypoxia, In vivo imaging, In vitro testing, Control systems, Gold, Glasses, Oxygen

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Proceedings Article | 14 February 2012 Paper

Probing the tumor microenvironment: collection and induction

James Williams, Michael Padgen, Yarong Wang, David Entenberg, Frank Gertler, John Condeelis, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 8251, 825105 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.909045

KEYWORDS: Tumors, Content addressable memory, In vivo imaging, Cancer, Oxygen, Luminescence, Glasses, Molecules, Mouse models, Breast cancer

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Proceedings Article | 15 February 2011 Paper

Development path and current status of the NANIVID: a new device for cancer cell studies

Waseem Khan Raja, Michael Padgen, James Williams, Jeffrey Wyckoff, John Condeelis, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 7929, 79290A (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.883532

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, In vivo imaging, In vitro testing, Tumors, Hypoxia, Cancer, Control systems, Gold, BioMEMS, Microscopes

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 2011 Paper

Complementary approaches to investigating cancer cell dynamics in the tumor microenvironment

Michael Padgen, Waseem Khan Raja, Bojana Gligorijevic, James Williams, John Condeelis, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 7929, 792905 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.873421

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, Tumors, Cancer, Gold, In vivo imaging, Circuit switching, Tumor growth modeling, Neodymium, Resistance, Tissues

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Proceedings Article | 18 February 2010 Paper

Device for in-vivo study of the tumor micro-environment

Waseem Khan Raja, Bojana Gligorijevic, Michael Padgen, Douglas Eggers, John Condeelis, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 7593, 75930H (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.841338

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, In vivo imaging, Tumors, Numerical modeling, Semiconducting wafers, Cancer, Instrument modeling, Oxygen, Plasma, Optical lithography

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2009 Paper

A new diagnostic for cancer dynamics: status and initial tests of the NANIVID

Waseem Raja, Bojana Gligorijevic, John Condeelis, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 7207, 72070E (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.809366

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, Tumors, Proteins, Cancer, Diagnostics, Indium, Tin, Oxides, Molecules, Transparency

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Proceedings Article | 19 February 2009 Paper

SU-8 microfluidic channels with porous sidewalls for biological applications

Michael Padgen, Alison Gracias, Natalya Tokranova, Nathaniel Cady, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 7207, 720707 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.807665

KEYWORDS: Microfluidics, Semiconducting wafers, Photomicroscopy, Polymers, Plasma, Photoresist materials, Silicon, Proteins, Scanning electron microscopy, BioMEMS

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Proceedings Article | 7 February 2009 Paper

A novel optical component for the development of an integrated interferometric system

A. Gracias, N. Tokranova, S. Olson, J. Castracane

Proceedings Volume 7212, 72120P (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.808043

KEYWORDS: Optical components, Mirrors, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Polyurethane, Beam splitters, Sensors, Interferometry, Integrated optics, Polymers, System integration

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 April 2008

New approaches for chip-to-chip interconnects: integrating porous silicon with MOEMS

Da Song, Natalya Tokranova, Alison Gracias, James Castracane

JM3, Vol. 7, Issue 02, 021013, (April 2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2909279

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Silicon, Actuators, Mirrors, Multilayers, Optical components, Scanning electron microscopy, Diffraction, Microopto electromechanical systems, Electrochemical etching

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Proceedings Article | 29 February 2008 Paper

The NANIVID: a new device for cancer cell migration studies

Waseem Raja, Nathaniel Cady, James Castracane, Bojana Gligorijevic, Jacco van Rheenen, John Condeelis

Proceedings Volume 6859, 68591M (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.760730

KEYWORDS: Tumors, Proteins, Electrodes, Glasses, In vivo imaging, Luminescence, Transmittance, Cancer, Molecules, Gold

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Proceedings Article | 9 February 2008 Paper

A porous silicon thermally tunable optical filter

Da Song, Natalya Tokranova, Alison Gracias, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 6887, 68870C (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.759165

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Silicon, Optical filters, Reflectivity, Microopto electromechanical systems, Electrochemical etching, Optical components, Etching, Semiconducting wafers, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 8 February 2008 Paper

SU8-based static diffractive optical elements: wafer-level integration with VCSEL arrays

A. Gracias, N. Tokranova, J. Castracane

Proceedings Volume 6899, 68990J (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.760400

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Diffraction gratings, Diffraction, Diffractive optical elements, Optical interconnects, Glasses, Optical components, Integrated optics, Wafer-level optics, Silicon

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With the continued miniaturization and sophistication of current generations of semiconductor devices, it is the limitations of data transfer rates that are beginning to impact system performance. Although conventional pathways continue progressing, researchers are moving toward optical interconnects as a potential solution. Optical interconnection is a promising way to replace existing global or chip-to-chip interconnects in future integrated circuits. In contrast to existing metallic wiring, optical interconnects exhibit smaller distance-related loss or distortion of the signal, no deleterious fringing effects and no heat dissipation in the interconnect itself. Pioneering interconnect schemes are currently being developed using both planar waveguides and fibers to distribute optical signals around printed circuit boards. However, researchers are now attempting to incorporate novel, freespace optical interconnects, which will boost data transfer rates by a factor of a thousand. These systems consist of a number of components including vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs), lenses, diffractive optical elements and detectors. Integration of single components into sub-systems will help to minimize the optical system footprint for both on-chip and chip-to-chip interconnects. This paper will present the development of both independent and integrated with VCSELs,static diffractive optical element (DOEs) made of SU8 and prove the feasibility of such an approach. SU8 is a negative tone photoresist, conventionally used for high aspect ratio MEMS-based structures. Recent developments in thin film SU8 along with its low absorption at long wavelengths makes it a suitable material for optical applications. By developing a low cost lithography based process, SU-8 DOEs can be efficiently integrated directly on laser sources with minimal effect to VCSEL performance. This approach could have a significant impact on the creation of next generation optical I/O fabrics.

Proceedings Article | 9 February 2007 Paper

Active silicon components for chip to chip interconnects

James Castracane, Natalya Tokranova, Da Song

Proceedings Volume 6477, 647704 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.699136

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Optical filters, Beam steering, Prototyping, Optical components, Sensors, Microopto electromechanical systems, Microelectromechanical systems, Electrochemical etching, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 6 February 2007 Paper

Porous silicon 2D photonic crystals

Natalya Tokranova, Da Song, Alison Gracias, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 6480, 64800T (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.699127

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Photonic crystals, Photoresist materials, Photomasks, Diffraction, Etching, Refractive index, Silicon photonics, Optical components, Optical properties

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 April 2006

Integrated cantilever development for ultrasonic and acoustic scanning probe microscopy

Stephen Olson, Balasubramanian Sankaran, Bruce Altemus, Robert Geer, James Castracane, Bai Xu

JM3, Vol. 5, Issue 02, 021107, (April 2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2200887

KEYWORDS: Zinc oxide, Actuators, Semiconducting wafers, Ultrasonics, Scanning probe microscopy, Etching, Electrodes, Oxides, Imaging systems, Silicon

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 April 2006

Novel microfabrication approach of embedded SU8^TM fluidic networks for cell transport on chips

Alison Gracias, Xiaojun Feng, Bai Xu, James Castracane

JM3, Vol. 5, Issue 02, 021102, (April 2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2200674

KEYWORDS: Ultraviolet radiation, Fourier transforms, Microfabrication, Microfluidics, Silicon, Biosensors, Wafer bonding, Semiconducting wafers, Roads, Polymers

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Proceedings Article | 10 February 2006 Paper

Novel spatially distributed porous Si optical bandpass filters

N. Tokranova, I. Levitsky, A. Gracias, B. Xu, J. Castracane

Proceedings Volume 6128, 612806 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.640871

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Electrodes, Optical filters, Aluminum, Semiconducting wafers, Reflectivity, Bandpass filters, Optical microcavities, Refractive index, Interference filters

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Proceedings Article | 23 January 2006 Paper

Characterization and fabrication of MOEMS-based diffractive optical switching elements

Jaap Verheggen, Ganesh Panaman, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 6114, 61140F (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.647806

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, Diffraction, Microopto electromechanical systems, Diffraction gratings, Switching, Aluminum, Gold, Photomasks, Optical switching, Switches

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Proceedings Article | 6 January 2006 Paper

Wafer bonding for 3D integration of MEMS/CMOS

Alison Gracias, James Castracane, Bai Xu

Proceedings Volume 6111, 61110O (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.646467

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Wafer bonding, Microelectromechanical systems, Silicon, System on a chip, Polymers, Interfaces, CMOS technology, Standards development, Sensors

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 2005

Low-power MOEMS components for active optical systems

James Castracane, Dong Yan, Seth Madison, Ganesh Panaman, Bai Xu

JM3, Vol. 4, Issue 04, 041702, (October 2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2121087

KEYWORDS: Microopto electromechanical systems, Prototyping, Electrodes, Semiconducting wafers, Microelectromechanical systems, Diffraction gratings, Electromechanical design, Optical fabrication, Gold, Polymers

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Proceedings Article | 4 April 2005 Paper

Hybrid solar cells based on organic material embedded into porous silicon

Natalya Tokranova, Igor Levitsky, Bai Xu, James Castracane, William Euler

Proceedings Volume 5724, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.590945

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Solar cells, Photovoltaics, Organic materials, Reflectivity, Semiconductors, Electrochemical etching, Copper, Gold, Electrodes

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Proceedings Article | 22 January 2005 Paper

Fabrication of cantilever probes with integrated piezoresistive read-out and built-in piezoelectric actuators

Steve Olson, Bruce Altemus, Balasubramanian Sankaran, Natalya Tokranova, Robert Geer, James Castracane, Bai Xu

Proceedings Volume 5717, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.591024

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Semiconducting wafers, Atomic force microscopy, Boron, Actuators, Metals, Etching, Oxides, Resistance, Finite element methods

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Proceedings Article | 22 January 2005 Paper

Microfabricated devices for bio-applications

Xiaojun Feng, Ben Szaro, Alison Gracias, Sofie Baselmans, Natalya Tokranova, Bai Xu, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 5718, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.591618

KEYWORDS: Fourier transforms, Silicon, Prototyping, Electrodes, Microfabrication, Acquisition tracking and pointing, Microfluidics, Silicon films, Lab on a chip, Calcium

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Proceedings Article | 22 January 2005 Paper

Performance improvements of MOEMS–based diffractive arrays: address isolation and optical switching

Ganesh Panaman, Seth Madison, Michael Sano, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 5719, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.591034

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, Microopto electromechanical systems, Optical testing, Microelectromechanical systems, Diffraction gratings, Optical switching, Switching, Oscilloscopes, Optical character recognition, Free space optics

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Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS) have found a variety of applications in fields such as telecommunications, spectroscopy and display technology. MOEMS-based optical switching is currently under investigation for the increased flexibility that such devices provide for reconfiguration of the I/O network for inter-chip communication applications. This potential not only adds an additional degree of freedom for adjustment of transmitter/receiver links but also allows for fine alignment of individual channels in the network link. Further, this use of diffractive arrays for specific applications combines beam steering/adjustment capabilities with the inherent wavelength dependence of the diffractive approach for channel separation and de-multiplexing. Research and development has been concentrated on the progression from single MOEMS components to parallel arrays integrated with optical source arrays for a successful feasibility demonstration. Successful development of such an approach will have a major impact of the next generation communication protocols. This paper will focus on the current status of the MOEMS research program for Free Space Optical inter-chip communication at the College of NanoScale Science and Engineering, University at Albany-SUNY (CNSE). New versions of diffractive arrays stemming from the basic MEMS Compound Grating (MCG; patent #5,999,319) have been produced through various fabrication methods including the MUMPs process1. Most MEMS components relying on electrostatic actuation tend to require high actuation voltages (>20V) compared to the typical 5V levels prevalent in conventional integrated circuits. The specific goal is to yield improved performance while minimizing the power consumption of the components. Structural modifications through the variation in the ruling/electrode spacing distance and array wiring layout through individually addressable gratings have been studied to understand effects on the actuation voltage and cross talk, respectively. A detailed overview of the optical and mechanical properties will be included. Modeling results along with the mechanical and optical testing results have been detailed and compared with previously obtained results. Future work focuses on alternate material sets for a reduction in operational voltage, improvements in optical efficiency and technology demonstrators for verification of massively parallel I/O performance.

Proceedings Article | 24 January 2004 Paper

Low power MOEMS components for active optical systems

James Castracane, Dong Yan, Seth Madison, Bai Xu

Proceedings Volume 5346, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.524917

KEYWORDS: Microopto electromechanical systems, Electrodes, Prototyping, Semiconducting wafers, Diffraction gratings, Microelectromechanical systems, Photomasks, Gold, Control systems, Diffraction

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The eventual, widespread insertion of Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS) into the marketplace rests fundamentally on the ability to produce viable components that maximize optical performance while minimizing power consumption and size. In addition, the incorporation of optical reconfigurability into custom MOEMS devices offers an extra degree of freedom not possible with conventional components. Active control of surface topology allows for one component to perform multiple functions thus reducing cost and complexity. This paper will focus on the current status of the MOEMS research program at the University at Albany Institute for Materials’ (UAIM) NanoFab 200 with several examples described to illustrate component and system development. In particular, among the MOEMS research portfolio at UAIM, the development of selected MOEMS-based, active optics will be discussed. This active control of diffraction and reflection forms the basis for the utility of such devices. Leveraging the extensive research expertise on the patented MEMS Compound Grating (MCG), emphasis will be placed on the extension of the approach to novel designs, materials and fabrication methods to yield low power, high performance prototypes. The main focus of this paper is on the development of a polymer version (including sacrificial layer, in some designs) of the MCG which allows for ease of fabrication and a reduced electrostatic actuation voltage. Following a system design effort, several generations of the component were fabricated to optimize the process flow. Component metrology, electromechanical characterization and initial results of optical tests will be reported. A second example presented is the design and prototype fabrication of a spring micrograting using a customized SOI process. This highly flexible component builds on the MCG concept and yields an order of magnitude reduction in actuation voltage. These examples will be presented against a backdrop of the broad UAIM program to provide an overview of the applications of MOEMS and their integration with complementary technologies at the wafer level.

Proceedings Article | 23 December 2003 Paper

Cantilever-based mass sensor for immunodetection of multiple bioactive targets

Tang Tang, Bai Xu, John Welch, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 5345, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.524925

KEYWORDS: Proteins, Sensors, Gold, Target detection, Silicon, Electrodes, Semiconducting wafers, Biosensors, Molecules, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 23 December 2003 Paper

Study of cell secretion using MEMS-based arrays

Xiaojun Feng, Ben Szaro, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 5345, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.524896

KEYWORDS: Fourier transforms, Electrodes, Gold, Prototyping, Calcium, Tissues, Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, Carbon monoxide, Photoresist materials

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Proceedings Article | 23 December 2003 Paper

Reliability study of wafer bonding for micro-electro-mechanical systems

Mahmoud Almasri, Bruce Altemus, Alison Gracias, Larry Clow, Natalya Tokranova, James Castracane, Bai Xu

Proceedings Volume 5343, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.524934

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Wafer bonding, Interfaces, Silicon, Microelectromechanical systems, Temperature metrology, Reliability, System on a chip, Polymers, Scanning electron microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 2003 Paper

Micro-deformation measurement using focused ion beam moire method

Huimin Xie, Biao Li, Robert Geer, Bai Xu, James Castracane, Fulong Dai

Proceedings Volume 5058, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.509789

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Proceedings Article | 21 January 2003 Paper

MOEMS device design, development, and integration for interconnect applications

James Castracane, Bai Xu, Seth Madison, Jaap Verheggen, Dong Yan

Proceedings Volume 4983, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.477926

KEYWORDS: Prototyping, Microopto electromechanical systems, Reflectivity, Electrodes, Chemical elements, Optical interconnects, Microelectromechanical systems, Optical testing, Integrated optics, Optical fabrication equipment

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Proceedings Article | 17 January 2003 Paper

Micro-array development for cell secretion studies

Xiaojun Feng, Natalya Tokranova, Bai Xu, Peng Chen, Kevin Gillis, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 4982, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.478153

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Etching, Oxides, Electrodes, Semiconducting wafers, Prototyping, Gold, Microfluidics, Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, Metals

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Proceedings Article | 17 January 2003 Paper

Novel design and fabrication of a microcentrifuge for biomedical and biochemical applications

Dong Yan, Bai Xu, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 4982, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.478163

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, Biomedical optics, Sensors, Finite element methods, Electromechanical design, Modeling and simulation, Microelectromechanical systems, BioMEMS, 3D modeling, Microfluidics

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Proceedings Article | 17 January 2003 Paper

Design and development of application-specific microfluidic components for flow control

Bai Xu, James Castracane, Bruce Altemus, Jeroen Keijmel, Martijn Heuzinkveld

Proceedings Volume 4982, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.478149

KEYWORDS: Microfluidics, Electrodes, Polymers, Control systems, Microelectromechanical systems, Multiphoton fluorescence microscopy, Research management, Silicon, Prototyping, Biomedical optics

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2002 Paper

Analysis and testing of an optical add/drop multiplexer based on MEMS micro-actuators

Dong Yan, Seth Madison, Bai Xu, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 4907, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.482263

KEYWORDS: Multiplexers, Diffraction, Diffraction gratings, Microelectromechanical systems, Optical communications, Analytical research, Prototyping, Switches, Optical testing, Electrodes

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Proceedings Article | 21 June 2002 Paper

Novel microfabricated device to measure hormone/neurotransmitter release with millisecond temporal resolution

Kevin Gillis, Peng Chen, Bai Xu, Natalya Tokranova, Xiaojun Feng, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 4626, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.472103

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, Temporal resolution, Microfabrication, Silicon, Neurotransmitters, Diffusion, Carbon, Gold, Measurement devices, Biosensors

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Proceedings Article | 10 June 2002 Paper

Diffractive micro-arrays for active spectroscopy and interconnect applications

James Castracane, Bai Xu, Olga Gutin, Rein Lavrijsen, Andrew Stollenwerk

Proceedings Volume 4647, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469823

KEYWORDS: Microopto electromechanical systems, Prototyping, Spectrometers, Electrodes, Microelectromechanical systems, Chemical elements, Spectroscopy, Switching, Spectroscopes, Optical components

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2002 Paper

Cantilever microscanners for free-space optical interconnects

Bai Xu, Natalya Tokranova, James Castracane, Dong Yan

Proceedings Volume 4652, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469569

KEYWORDS: Scanners, Electrodes, Mirrors, Optical interconnects, Feedback control, Microelectromechanical systems, 3D modeling, Computer simulations, Data modeling, Actuators

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2002 Paper

Emerging technologies for chip-level optical interconnects

Serge Oktyabrsky, James Castracane, Alain Kaloyeros

Proceedings Volume 4652, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469568

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Gallium arsenide, Free space optics, Optical interconnects, Waveguides, Light emitting diodes, Modulators, Electronics, Optical alignment

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Proceedings Article | 2 October 2001 Paper

Component development and integration issues for MOEMS

James Castracane, Bai Xu, Yahong Yao, Christian Baks, Rein Lavrijsen

Proceedings Volume 4561, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.443087

KEYWORDS: Microopto electromechanical systems, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Semiconducting wafers, Reflectivity, Prototyping, Optical testing, Sensors, Wafer-level optics, Integrated optics, Packaging

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Proceedings Article | 2 October 2001 Paper

Nanoscale elastic imaging of micro-electro-mechanical system based micromirrors

Bruce Altemus, Gajendra Shekhawat, Bai Xu, Robert Geer, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 4558, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.442995

KEYWORDS: Micromirrors, Mirrors, Atomic force microscopy, Ultrasonics, Switching, Reliability, Imaging systems, Microelectromechanical systems, Gold, Electrodes

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Proceedings Article | 28 September 2001 Paper

Fabrication of the refined MEMS-based compound grating (MCG) based on silicon micromachining

Yahong Yao, Bai Xu, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 4557, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.442953

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, Annealing, Ions, Nickel, Aluminum, Optical fabrication, Reactive ion etching, Gold, Silicon, Photomasks

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 2001 Paper

Advanced development of the digital tuberculosis tester for MDR-TB screening

Jason Smith, Michelle Simkulet, Alexander Gutin, Alexy Gutin, Savco Bardarov, William Jacobs, James Castracane, Oliver Tang, Paul Riska

Proceedings Volume 4255, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.426753

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Digital imaging, Cameras, Signal detection, Luminescence, Acquisition tracking and pointing, Optical testing, CMOS sensors, Sensors, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 15 May 2001 Paper

Component development and integration issues for bio/chemometric appliations of VCSEL and MOEMS arrays

James Castracane, Christian Baks, Serge Oktyabrsky, Bai Xu, Yahong Yao

Proceedings Volume 4284, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.426866

KEYWORDS: Microopto electromechanical systems, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Chemical analysis, Analytical research, Tin, Biological research, System on a chip, Statistical analysis, Quantum wells, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 25 August 2000 Paper

Process development and fabrication of application-specific microvalves

Bai Xu, James Castracane, Robert Geer, Yahong Yao, Bruce Altemus

Proceedings Volume 4174, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.396446

KEYWORDS: Aluminum, Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, Etching, Sputter deposition, Actuators, Deposition processes, Metals, Oxides, Scanning electron microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 22 August 2000 Paper

MOEMS arrays for interconnect applications

James Castracane, Bai Xu, Christian Baks, Mikhail Gutin, Olga Gutin

Proceedings Volume 4178, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.396482

KEYWORDS: Microopto electromechanical systems, Prototyping, Reflectivity, Micromirrors, Digital micromirror devices, Optical communications, Optical testing, Diffraction gratings, Sensors, Optical interconnects

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Proceedings Article | 26 April 2000 Paper

Development of an advanced digital detection system for multidrug resistant tuberculosis screening

Michelle Simkulet, Jeffrey Beckstead, Brian Gilman, Savco Bardarov, James Castracane, William Jacobs

Proceedings Volume 3924, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.384239

KEYWORDS: CMOS sensors, Digital imaging, Prototyping, CMOS technology, Detector development, Sensors, Imaging systems, Optical design, Medicine, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 10 March 2000 Paper

Micromechanically controlled diffraction: a new tool for spectroscopy

James Castracane, Mikhail Gutin, Olga Gutin

Proceedings Volume 3951, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.379381

KEYWORDS: Diffraction gratings, Prototyping, Diffraction, Spectrometers, Ocean optics, Microelectromechanical systems, Electrodes, Control systems, Optical components, Phase shifts

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1999 Paper

DMD-based bloom control for intensified imaging systems

James Castracane, Mikhail Gutin

Proceedings Volume 3633, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349332

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Digital micromirror devices, Image intensifiers, Control systems, Mirrors, Prototyping, Image segmentation, Cameras, Image processing, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 14 April 1999 Paper

Fast tunable diode laser with digital control and multiple line selection

Mikhail Gutin, James Castracane

Proceedings Volume 3626, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.345415

KEYWORDS: Digital micromirror devices, Mirrors, Micromirrors, Tunable diode lasers, Wavelength division multiplexing, Spectroscopy, Laser spectroscopy, Laser development, Semiconductor lasers, Beam controllers

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 1998 Paper

MEMS-based microgratings: preliminary results of novel configurations

James Castracane, Mikhail Gutin

Proceedings Volume 3276, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.302396

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Diffraction gratings, Electrodes, Prototyping, Optical fabrication, Microelectromechanical systems, Spectrometers, Optical testing, Gold, Spectroscopes

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Proceedings Article | 16 June 1997 Paper

Luminescence studies using high-resolution intensified digital imaging: preliminary results

James Castracane, Michelle Conerty, Lawrence Clow, S. Casscells, David Engler

Proceedings Volume 2976, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.275540

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Luminescence, Image intensifiers, Tissues, Sensors, Molecules, Charge-coupled devices, Electro optics, In vivo imaging, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 1997 Paper

High-resolution interferometric imaging of stress propagation in pediatric and adult skulls

Michelle Conerty, James Castracane, Lawrence Clow, Peter Koltai, Jason Mouzakes

Proceedings Volume 2970, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.275034

KEYWORDS: Skull, Interferometry, Image resolution, Sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Image processing, Video, CCD image sensors, Bone, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 3 April 1997 Paper

High-density FPGAs for real-time video processing

Steven Nordhauser, Jeffrey Beckstead, James Castracane, Peter Koltai, Jason Mouzakes, Michelle Simkulet

Proceedings Volume 3028, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.270336

KEYWORDS: Video, Field programmable gate arrays, Cameras, Video processing, Real time video processing, Interferometry, Video compression, Image quality, Surgery, Data compression

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 September 1996

Optical multichannel transducer array for wind tunnel applications

James Castracane, Lawrence Clow, Gernot Seidler

OE, Vol. 35, Issue 09, (September 1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.600862

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Head, Calibration, Transducers, Silicon, Demodulation, Optical arrays, Fiber optics sensors, Control systems, Fiber optics

Proceedings Article | 12 May 1995 Paper

Preliminary results of real-time in-vitro electronic speckle pattern interferometry (ESPI) measurements in otolaryngology

Michelle Conerty, James Castracane, Anthony Cacace, Steven Parnes, Glendon Gardner, Mitchell Miller

Proceedings Volume 2395, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.209093

KEYWORDS: Interferometry, Image processing, Image enhancement, Fringe analysis, Fiber optics, Diagnostics, Image filtering, Tissues, Video, Medical research

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 1995 Paper

Ultrathin angioscopic guidewire: preliminary in-vitro results

James Castracane, Michelle Conerty, Warren Breisblatt

Proceedings Volume 2395, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.209128

KEYWORDS: Prototyping, Image processing, Fiber optics, Image resolution, Coating, In vitro testing, Gold, Arteries, Diagnostics, In vivo imaging

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Proceedings Article | 14 March 1995 Paper

High-resolution image intensifier development: preliminary results

James Castracane, Lawrence Clow, Lieuwe Boskma

Proceedings Volume 2416, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.204833

KEYWORDS: Image intensifiers, Microchannel plates, Spatial resolution, Fiber optics, Modulation transfer functions, Visualization, Image resolution, Sensors, Plasma, Imaging spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 1993 Paper

Advanced ESPI-based medical instruments for otolaryngology

James Castracane, M. Conerty, Anthony Cacace, Glendon Gardner, Mitchell Miller, Steven Parnes

Proceedings Volume 1893, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.146356

KEYWORDS: Virtual colonoscopy, Interferometry, Diagnostics, Optical fibers, Surgery, Image processing, Medicine, Tumor growth modeling, Bone, Tissues

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 1992 Paper

Development of an otolaryngological interferometric fiber optic diagnostic probe

Michelle Conerty, James Castracane, Eduardo Saravia, Steven Parnes, Anthony Cacace

Proceedings Volume 1649, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.60227

KEYWORDS: Fiber optics, Interferometry, Diagnostics, Sensors, Head, Image processing, Speckle pattern, Ear, Data acquisition, Optical design

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Current medical instrumentation research at InterScience, Inc. is aimed at utilizing state of the art electro-optics in the development of a diagnostic fiber optic instrument capable of quantifying vibration patterns in real time. This work is in collaboration with the Division of Otolaryngology of the Albany Medical College. The innovative diagnostic probe system design involves the miniaturization of an electronic speckle pattern interferometry (ESPI) system through the use of fiber optic elements coupled with high speed image acquisition from a solid state matrix detector. Subsequent frame by frame processing produces a high quality three-dimensional spatial representation of the vibrational pattern. The diagnostic probe system is being developed for quantitative tympanic membrane and vocal cord vibration analysis. The significance of the introduction of this instrument to the medical community is the contribution it could make in the efficiency and effectiveness of the diagnosis of otolaryngological disorders. Specific applications include the evaluation of tympanosclerosis, stiffness related middle ear disorders, ossicular chain abnormalities, tympanic membrane replacement, vocal dysphonias, and early detection of laryngeal carcinomas, cysts, and phenomenological properties of mucosal wave dynamics. The current instrumentation research is focused on the production of a prototype system for clinical trials. This research is based in ESPI optical system development and miniaturization, system hardware and software development, and clinical design of the probe heads within anatomical limitations. Significant advantages of this diagnostic tool over currently used instrumentation and procedures are the real time capabilities of the instrument, the ability to quantify the vibrational pattern in time and space, and the possibility of establishing a database of patient history and disorder characteristics. Once fully developed and integrated into the clinical environment, this system will have a profound effect on the diagnostic capabilities of the otolaryngologist and other clinicians and researchers of communication sciences and disorders.

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