Dans le cadre du développement de SoC (Systems-on-Chip) complexes, l'interconnexion des différent IP matériels (Intellectual Property), très distants à l'échelle d'un circuit intégré (typiquement quelques centimètres) et devant s'échanger des volumes de données parfois important, incite, pour des raisons de débit, de latence, de pertes et de consommation, l'adoption d'une méthodologie de conception adéquate pour réaliser des systèmes de plus en plus flexibles. Afin de répondre à ces nouvelles difficultés de conception, de nombreuses recherches ont fait émerger le concept de réseau optique sur puce (Optical Network-on-Chip ou ONoC).Dans cette thèse une étude détaillée d'une nouvelle architecture d'un réseau optique sur puce a été faite. La conception de ce réseau repose sur 2 paradigmes d'interconnexion: concevoir l'architecture dans le cadre d'une puce en 3D et l'empilement en plusieurs niveaux des guides d'onde optique dans la couche réseau optique sur puce. L'élément clef de cette architecture est un microrésonateur à plusieurs niveaux de guide d'onde (Si/SiO2). De ce fait, une étude détaillée sur le comportement optique de ce composant avec des modèles mathématiques et des simulations FEM a été faite dans le but d'optimiser la perte de puissance optique, le nombre des niveaux des guides d'onde empilés et la consommation d'énergie.Après avoir détaillé le fonctionnement de réseau multi-niveaux sur puce proposé "OMNoC", son protocole de routage a été étudié avec le simulateur NS-2, puis optimisé, rédiger et étudier avec C++ et l'outil Parsec Benchmark. Enfin et en tenant compte des études faites sur le comportement optique des guides d'onde et le protocole de routage, une étude desperformances comparatives avec des autres architectures a été élaborée montrant ainsi les avantages et les limites d'une telle méthodologie d'interconnexion. / The developing of complex System on Chip "SoC" interconnecting different cores IP distant in micrometer chip scale, needs important data bandwidth , low latency and the best compromise between optical power loss and crosstalk. According to that, finding new methodology design is necessary to cope to those challenges.Using centric communication becomes the mainly solution to improve communication performance in system on chip and recently many researches are focusing on Optical Network on Chip 'ONoC'.In this thesis, a novel architecture of an optical network on chip is proposed, this architecture is reposed on 2 design paradigms: ONoC based 3D chip and multilevel waveguides based ONoC. The key element of this architecture is the multilevel microresonator (Si/SiO2) which is the optical switch of the network. Optical wave behavior in different geometries have been studied using FEM method in order to find compromise between optical power loss and crosstalk. Operation mode of this ONoC called "OMNoC" is explained, routing protocol is studied using NS-2 simulator too, then optimized and developed using C++ and Benchmark tool. After that and by using FEM results and adopted routing strategy, OMNoC performances are studied and compared with other network architectures proposed in ONoC literature. In conclusion and according to performances analysis and comparisons, OMNoC could be considered as a promising network architecture which offer scalability and give a compromise between optical power loss and crosstalk.

Ces travaux de thèse portent principalement sur la génération de signal d'horloge haute fréquence. Dans un premier temps, la faisabilité d'un oscillateur à base de BAW y est démontrée par la conception d'un circuit en technologie CMOS 65 nm. Les deux principales innovations sont les performances en terme de stabilité (bruit de phase de -128dBc/Hz à 100kHz de la porteuse) et en précision (implémentation d'une banque de capacités ayant un pas de 0.4ppm) de l'oscillateur. Sa consommation est optimisée (0.9mW). Il est suivi d'un diviseur faible bruit (-140dBc/Hz à 100kHz de la porteuse) délivrant un signal à 500MHz. Dans un second temps, les imperfections des résonateurs BAW sont analysées. Une procédure de calibration comprenant une calibration initiale et une calibration en boucle ouverte est alors proposée. Cette dernière repose sur l'identification et l'utilisation d'un modèle comportemental du dispositif, régulièrement mis à jour grâce à un filtre de Kalman. Une précision de 0.4 ppm est atteinte / This thesis deals with the gigahertz range reference frequency generation. In a first part, this document presents the design of a 500 MHz oscillator in a 65 nm CMOS process using a 2 GHz Bulk Acoustic Wave resonator. A digital frequency control is implemented using a switched capacitor bank in parallel to the resonator. The tuning range is up to 500 kHz with a minimum step of 200 Hz. The oscillator core uses a differential topology and is designed for low phase noise (-128 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset) at low power consumption (0.9 mW). It is followed by a low noise divider which provides a 500 MHz output with a phase noise of -139 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset from the carrier. In a second part, we consider a method for the calibration of a BAW based frequency reference. In fact, the frequency variations of a BAW oscillator against process, supply, temperature and aging effects make difficult its use as a frequency reference. We propose here a method based on Kalman filtering to identify with high precision a behavioral model of this BAW reference, thus enabling its use in an open loop frequency tuning. A precision of 0.4 ppm is achieved

La miniaturisation d’antenne est un défi important, en particulier en bande VHF où les longueurs d’onde sont grandes. Parmi les différentes techniques rencontrées dans la littérature, une approche théorique originale repose sur l’utilisation de la résonance électrostatique de sphères sub-longueur d’onde de permittivité négative (ENG pour Epsilon NeGative). L’implémentation pratique de cette solution en considérant une décharge plasma comme milieu ENG est étudiée dans ces travaux de thèse. Le plasma laisse entrevoir des potentialités intéressantes pour ce type d’antennes miniatures comme la furtivité et la reconfigurabilité en fréquence. Dans un premier temps, différents modèles analytiques sont développés afin étudier le comportement électromagnétique de petites sphères réalistes de plasma. Ces modèles permettent par ailleurs la construction de schémas numériques précis et adaptés aux simulateurs électromagnétiques commerciaux. Dans un second temps, un prototype fonctionnel est méthodiquement conçu. La solution proposée permet l’intégration du système d’excitation de la décharge plasma au sein de l’antenne sans en perturber son fonctionnement nominal. Ce prototype permet la caractérisation des paramètres plasma de la décharge et du comportement électromagnétique du résonateur sphérique à plasma. Enfin, un travail annexe d’intégration de décharges plasma dans des circuits planaires en technologie micro-ruban est présenté. Les conceptions, modélisations et caractérisations expérimentales de ces résonateurs planaires permettent de mettre en évidence les capacités du plasma pour leur accordabilité en fréquence. / Antenna miniaturisation is a major issue, especially in the VHF band whose wavelengths are significant. Amongst the solution in the litterature, a recent theoretical technique relies upon the electrostatic resonance of negative permittivity (ENG) subwavelength spheres. In this work, the use of a plasma discharge as ENG medium is under consideration. Plasma indeed suggests new potentialities for this kind of small antennas, such as stealth and frequency agility. Firstly, several analytical models are developed to study the electromagnetic response of subwavelength realistic plasma spheres. These models further allow to derive accurate numerical representations that fit commercial electromagnetic solvers. A working prototype that comprises a plasma ignition system within the antenna structure without altering its operation is then designed. It is used to both characterize the plasma discharge and the electromagnetic behavior of the plasma spherical resonator. Finally, this work is extended to the case of planar circuits by integrating a plasma discharge inside microstrip resonators. The design, the modeling and the experimental studies of these resonators highlight the ability of the plasma to tune the resonant frequency.

In this dissertation I present results on our efforts to increase the sensitivity and selectivity of silicon nanowire ion-sensitive field-effect transistors for the detection of biomarkers, as well as a novel method for wireless power transfer based on metamaterial rectennas for their potential use as implantable sensors. The sensing scheme is based on changes in the conductance of the semiconducting nanowires upon binding of charged entities to the surface, which induces a field-effect. Monitoring the differential conductance thus provides information of the selective binding of biological molecules of interest to previously covalently linked counterparts on the nanowire surface. In order to improve on the performance of the nanowire sensing, we devised and fabricated a nanowire Wheatstone bridge, which allows canceling out of signal drift due to thermal fluctuations and dynamics of fluid flow. We showed that balancing the bridge significantly improves the signal-to-noise ratio. Further, we demonstrated the sensing of novel melanoma biomarker TROY at clinically relevant concentrations and distinguished it from nonspecific binding by comparing the reaction kinetics. For increased sensitivity, an amplification method was employed using an enzyme which catalyzes a signal-generating reaction by changing the redox potential of a redox pair. In addition, we investigated the electric double layer, which forms around charges in an electrolytic solution. It causes electrostatic screening of the proteins of interest, which puts a fundamental limitation on the biomarker detection in solutions with high salt concentrations, such as blood. We solved the coupled Nernst-Planck and Poisson equations for the electrolyte under influence of an oscillating electric field and discovered oscillations of the counterion concentration at a characteristic frequency. In addition to exploring different methods for improved sensing capabilities, we studied an innovative method to supply power to implantable biosensors wirelessly, eliminating the need for batteries. A metamaterial split ring resonator is integrated with a rectifying circuit for efficient conversion of microwave radiation to direct electrical power. We studied the near-field behavior of this rectenna with respect to distance, polarization, power, and frequency. Using a 100 mW microwave power source, we demonstrated operating a simple silicon nanowire pH sensor with light indicator.

Este trabalho visou ao desenvolvimento de antenas de ressoador dielétrico de banda dupla em frequências de micro-ondas por meio do estabelecimento de uma metodologia de projeto para as mesmas e da proposição de configurações inéditas de antenas desse tipo. Estudos realizados sobre antenas de ressoador dielétrico e sobre suas técnicas de projeto forneceram a base para a elaboração de um procedimento de projeto para antenas de banda dupla que explora a flexibilidade das antenas de ressoador dielétrico. Empregando-se esse procedimento de projeto, duas antenas com configurações originais foram desenvolvidas para operar em frequências de micro-ondas. Uma delas é uma antena de ressoador dielétrico cilíndrica sobre plano de terra, destinada a operar nas frequências centrais de 3,94 GHz e de 5,42 GHz, com diagrama de radiação direcional e polarização circular na primeira banda de operação e com diagrama de radiação omnidirecional e polarização linear na segunda. A outra antena consiste em uma antena de ressoador dielétrico cilíndrica sobre substrato dielétrico aterrado, cujas frequências centrais de operação são 3,99 GHz e 6,20 GHz, com diagrama de radiação direcional e polarização circular em ambas as bandas de operação. O projeto das duas antenas também levou a contribuições novas adicionais em alguns temas específicos relacionados: estruturas de excitação para antenas de ressoador dielétrico, circuitos acopladores híbridos de 90° de banda dupla, circuitos de alimentação para antenas de banda dupla e modelos matemáticos para o ressoador dielétrico cilíndrico isolado no espaço livre. Os comportamentos previstos teoricamente para as antenas projetadas são confirmados por meio de resultados obtidos por simulação eletromagnética e por medição experimental, o que indica a validade das hipóteses adotadas, das configurações de antena propostas e da metodologia de projeto concebida, demonstrando também a flexibilidade desta para variadas especificações de antena. Os avanços obtidos com este trabalho e as melhorias que podem ser efetuadas sobre o mesmo são identificados examinando-se resultados recentemente publicados na literatura técnica. Este trabalho foi realizado na forma de uma pesquisa de doutorado sanduíche, desenvolvida parcialmente na University of Houston sob a supervisão do Prof. Stuart A. Long. / This work aimed at the development of microwave dual-band dielectric resonator antennas by means of establishing a design methodology for them and of proposing novel configurations of this antenna type. Studies on dielectric resonator antennas and on their design techniques provided the ground for elaborating a design procedure for dual-band antennas that exploits the flexibility of dielectric resonator antennas. By employing this design procedure, two antennas with original configurations have been developed for operation at microwave frequencies. One of them is a cylindrical dielectric resonator antenna on a ground plane, intended for operation at the center frequencies of 3.94 GHz and 5.42 GHz, with a directional radiation pattern and circular polarization in the first operating band and with an omnidirectional radiation pattern and linear polarization in the second one. The other antenna consists of a cylindrical dielectric resonator antenna on a grounded dielectric substrate, whose operating center frequencies are 3.99 GHz and 6.20 GHz, with a directional radiation pattern and circular polarization in both operating bands. The design of the two antennas also led to additional new contributions in some related specific subjects: excitation structures for dielectric resonator antennas, dual-band 90°-hybrid couplers, feeding circuits for dual-band antennas, and mathematical models for the cylindrical dielectric resonator isolated in free space. The behaviors theoretically expected for the designed antennas are confirmed by means of results obtained from electromagnetic simulation and from experimental measurements, which indicates the validity of the assumed hypotheses, of the proposed antenna configurations and of the conceived design methodology, also demonstrating the flexibility of the latter for various antenna specifications. The advances obtained with this work and the improvements that can be made on it are identified by examining results recently published in the technical literature. This work was carried out as a sandwich doctoral research, developed at the University of Houston under the supervision of Prof. Stuart A. Long.

Este trabalho visou ao desenvolvimento de antenas de ressoador dielétrico de banda dupla em frequências de micro-ondas por meio do estabelecimento de uma metodologia de projeto para as mesmas e da proposição de configurações inéditas de antenas desse tipo. Estudos realizados sobre antenas de ressoador dielétrico e sobre suas técnicas de projeto forneceram a base para a elaboração de um procedimento de projeto para antenas de banda dupla que explora a flexibilidade das antenas de ressoador dielétrico. Empregando-se esse procedimento de projeto, duas antenas com configurações originais foram desenvolvidas para operar em frequências de micro-ondas. Uma delas é uma antena de ressoador dielétrico cilíndrica sobre plano de terra, destinada a operar nas frequências centrais de 3,94 GHz e de 5,42 GHz, com diagrama de radiação direcional e polarização circular na primeira banda de operação e com diagrama de radiação omnidirecional e polarização linear na segunda. A outra antena consiste em uma antena de ressoador dielétrico cilíndrica sobre substrato dielétrico aterrado, cujas frequências centrais de operação são 3,99 GHz e 6,20 GHz, com diagrama de radiação direcional e polarização circular em ambas as bandas de operação. O projeto das duas antenas também levou a contribuições novas adicionais em alguns temas específicos relacionados: estruturas de excitação para antenas de ressoador dielétrico, circuitos acopladores híbridos de 90° de banda dupla, circuitos de alimentação para antenas de banda dupla e modelos matemáticos para o ressoador dielétrico cilíndrico isolado no espaço livre. Os comportamentos previstos teoricamente para as antenas projetadas são confirmados por meio de resultados obtidos por simulação eletromagnética e por medição experimental, o que indica a validade das hipóteses adotadas, das configurações de antena propostas e da metodologia de projeto concebida, demonstrando também a flexibilidade desta para variadas especificações de antena. Os avanços obtidos com este trabalho e as melhorias que podem ser efetuadas sobre o mesmo são identificados examinando-se resultados recentemente publicados na literatura técnica. Este trabalho foi realizado na forma de uma pesquisa de doutorado sanduíche, desenvolvida parcialmente na University of Houston sob a supervisão do Prof. Stuart A. Long. / This work aimed at the development of microwave dual-band dielectric resonator antennas by means of establishing a design methodology for them and of proposing novel configurations of this antenna type. Studies on dielectric resonator antennas and on their design techniques provided the ground for elaborating a design procedure for dual-band antennas that exploits the flexibility of dielectric resonator antennas. By employing this design procedure, two antennas with original configurations have been developed for operation at microwave frequencies. One of them is a cylindrical dielectric resonator antenna on a ground plane, intended for operation at the center frequencies of 3.94 GHz and 5.42 GHz, with a directional radiation pattern and circular polarization in the first operating band and with an omnidirectional radiation pattern and linear polarization in the second one. The other antenna consists of a cylindrical dielectric resonator antenna on a grounded dielectric substrate, whose operating center frequencies are 3.99 GHz and 6.20 GHz, with a directional radiation pattern and circular polarization in both operating bands. The design of the two antennas also led to additional new contributions in some related specific subjects: excitation structures for dielectric resonator antennas, dual-band 90°-hybrid couplers, feeding circuits for dual-band antennas, and mathematical models for the cylindrical dielectric resonator isolated in free space. The behaviors theoretically expected for the designed antennas are confirmed by means of results obtained from electromagnetic simulation and from experimental measurements, which indicates the validity of the assumed hypotheses, of the proposed antenna configurations and of the conceived design methodology, also demonstrating the flexibility of the latter for various antenna specifications. The advances obtained with this work and the improvements that can be made on it are identified by examining results recently published in the technical literature. This work was carried out as a sandwich doctoral research, developed at the University of Houston under the supervision of Prof. Stuart A. Long.

Ces travaux de thèses portent sur l’étude de la dynamique du laser à mode de galerie dans le but de réaliser une source micro-onde en utilisant un laser à mode de galerie doublement monomode. Nous montrons ici les résultats expérimentaux sur le bruit relatif d’intensité (RIN) d’un laser à mode de galerie en verre ZBLALiP dopé aux ions Er3+. Outre l’aspect performances d’utilisation du laser, le spectre de RIN donne un certain nombre d’informations sur la dynamique du laser (temps de vie des photons, taux de pompage effectif, sources de bruit, ...).Les très forts facteur de qualités de ces résonateurs ainsi que leurs propriétés de confinement spatial amène un couplage non-linéaire etre les photons et les atomes du milieu amplificateur, faisant apparaitre dans le spectre de RIN des harmoniques de la fréquence de relaxation du laser. Le modèle harmonique développé permet d’estimer le volume de mode du mode de galerie en régime laser, quantité difficilement estimable dans ce régime d’émission. D’autre part, les mesures de RIN réalisées sur un verre industriel IOG-1 codopé Yb3+/Er3+ montrent la signature d’un couplage modal, induit par la diffusion Rayleigh, où les deux modes couplés fonctionnent au dessus du seuil laser. La dynamique de ce laser est également étudié et les comportements obtenus sont mis en parallèle avec les études réalisées sur le gyro-Laser à l’état solide. / This thesis presents the studies of whispering gallery mode laser dynamics in order to realize a micro-wave source using simultaneous oscillations in a unique whispering gallery mode micro-laser. We show experimental results on the relative intensity noise (RIN) of a Whispering Gallery Mode Laser in ZBLALiP glass doped with Er3+ ions. Besides the pure laser specifications, the RIN spectrum gives informations about the dynamics inside the cavity, such as photon lifetime, effective pumping rate and noise sources. Moreover, we have shown that a single-mode emission comes with the presence of multiple harmonics of the relaxation frequency. The theoretical model taking account the non-linear coupling between photons and atoms allows us to determine the mode volume of the whispering gallery mode in laser regime, which is quite difficult to evaluate in this regime. On the other hand, we have studied the laser dynamics in an industrial IOG-1 glass codoped with Yb3+/Er3+ ions where the signature of a modal coupling, induced by Rayleigh scattering, lies in the RIN spectrum. In this particular case, the two coupled modes operate above threshold. The observed behavior is compared with thoses of a solid state gyro-laser.

Le sujet de thèse porte sur des micro/nanorésonateurs ainsi que leurs électroniques de lecture. Les composants mécaniques sont utilisés pour mesurer des masses inférieures à l'attogramme (10-18 g) ou de très faibles concentrations de gaz. Ces composants peuvent ensuite être mis en réseau afin de réaliser des spectromètres de masse ou des détecteurs de gaz. Afin d'atteindre les résolutions nécessaires, il a été choisi d'utiliser une détection harmonique de résonance détectant les variations de la fréquence de résonance d'une nanostructure mécanique. Les dimensions du résonateur sont réduites afin d'augmenter sensibilité en masse, cependant le niveau du signal électrique en sortie du composant est également réduit. Ce faible signal nécessite donc de concevoir de nouvelles transductions électromécaniques ainsi que des architectures électroniques qui minimisent le bruit, les couplages parasites et qui peuvent être mise en réseau. / The PhD project focuses on micro or nanomechanical resonators and their surrounding electronics environment. Mechanical components are employed to sense masses in the attogram range (10−18 g) or extremely low gas concentrations. The components can then be implemented in arrays in order to construct cutting-edge mass spectrometers or gas chromatographs. To reach the necessary resolutions, a harmonic detection of resonance technique is employed that measures the shift of the resonant frequency of a tiny mechanical structure due to an added mass or a gas adsorption. The need of shrinking the resonator's dimensions to enhance the sensitivity also reduces the signal delivered by the component. The resonator low output signal requires employing new electromechanical resonator topologies and electronic architectures that minimize the noise, the parasitic couplings and that can be implemented in arrays.

Le sujet de thèse porte sur des micro/nanorésonateurs ainsi que leurs électroniques de lecture. Les composants mécaniques sont utilisés pour mesurer des masses inférieures à l'attogramme (10-18 g) ou de très faibles concentrations de gaz. Ces composants peuvent ensuite être mis en réseau afin de réaliser des spectromètres de masse ou des détecteurs de gaz. Afin d'atteindre les résolutions nécessaires, il a été choisi d'utiliser une détection harmonique de résonance détectant les variations de la fréquence de résonance d'une nanostructure mécanique. Les dimensions du résonateur sont réduites afin d'augmenter sensibilité en masse, cependant le niveau du signal électrique en sortie du composant est également réduit. Ce faible signal nécessite donc de concevoir de nouvelles transductions électromécaniques ainsi que des architectures électroniques qui minimisent le bruit, les couplages parasites et qui peuvent être mise en réseau. / The PhD project focuses on micro or nanomechanical resonators and their surrounding electronics environment. Mechanical components are employed to sense masses in the attogram range (10−18 g) or extremely low gas concentrations. The components can then be implemented in arrays in order to construct cutting-edge mass spectrometers or gas chromatographs. To reach the necessary resolutions, a harmonic detection of resonance technique is employed that measures the shift of the resonant frequency of a tiny mechanical structure due to an added mass or a gas adsorption. The need of shrinking the resonator's dimensions to enhance the sensitivity also reduces the signal delivered by the component. The resonator low output signal requires employing new electromechanical resonator topologies and electronic architectures that minimize the noise, the parasitic couplings and that can be implemented in arrays.

With 400 Gbps Ethernet being developed at the time of writing this thesis, all-optical networks are a solution to the increased bandwidth requirements of data communication allowing architectures to become increasingly integrated. High density integration of optical components leads to potential ‘Optical/Photonic’ electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and signal integrity (SI) issues due to the close proximity of optical components and waveguides. Optical EMC issues are due to backscatter, crosstalk, stray light, and substrate modes. This thesis has focused on the crosstalk in Optical Add/Drop Multiplexers (OADMs) as an EMC problem. The main research question is: “How can signal integrity be improved and crosstalk effects mitigated in small-sized OADMs in order to enhance the optical EMC in all-optical networks and contribute to the increase in integration scalability?” To answer this question, increasing the crosstalk suppression bandwidth rather than maximizing the crosstalk suppression ratio is proposed in ring resonator based OADMs. Ring resonators have a small ‘real estate’ requirement and are, therefore, potentially useful for large scale integrated optical systems. A number of approaches such as over-coupled rings, vertically-coupled rings and rings with random and periodic roughness are adopted to effectively reduce the crosstalk between 10 Gbps modulated channels in OADMs. An electromagnetic simulation-driven optimization technique is proposed and used to optimize filter performance of vertically coupled single ring OADMs. A novel approach to analyse and exploit semi-periodic sidewall roughness in silicon waveguides is proposed. Grating-assisted ring resonator design is presented and optimized to increase the crosstalk suppression bandwidth.