scholarly journals Accurate Analysis and Design of Integrated Single Input Schmitt Trigger Circuits

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Mohamed R. Elmezayen ◽  
Wei Hu ◽  
Amr M. Maghraby ◽  
Islam T. Abougindia ◽  
Suat U. Ay
Keyword(s):  
Process Variations ◽  
Schmitt Trigger ◽  
Oxide Semiconductor ◽  
Cmos Process ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Accurate Analysis ◽  
Single Input Single Output ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Single Input

Schmitt trigger (ST) circuits are widely used integrated circuit (IC) blocks with hysteretic input/output (I/O) characteristics. Like the I/O characteristics of a living neuron, STs reject noise and provide stability to systems that they are deployed in. Indeed, single-input/single-output (SISO) STs are likely candidates to be the core unit element in artificial neural networks (ANNs) due not only to their similar I/O characteristics but also to their low power consumption and small silicon footprints. This paper presents an accurate and detailed analysis and design of six widely used complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) SISO ST circuits. The hysteresis characteristics of these ST circuits were derived for hand calculations and compared to original design equations and simulation results. Simulations were carried out in a well-established, 0.35 μm/3.3 V, analog/mixed-signal CMOS process. Additionally, simulations were performed using a wide range of supplies and process variations, but only 3.3 V supply results are presented. Most of the new design equations provide better accuracy and insights, as broad assumptions of original derivations were avoided.

scholarly journals A Novel Ultrasonic TOF Ranging System Using AlN Based PMUTs

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 284
Author(s):  
Yihsiang Chiu ◽  
Chen Wang ◽  
Dan Gong ◽  
Nan Li ◽  
Shenglin Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clock Cycle ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Ultrasonic Waves ◽  
Oxide Semiconductor ◽  
Average Error ◽  
Cmos Process ◽  
Clock Frequency ◽  
Time Frequency ◽  
Range Finding ◽  
Wide Range

This paper presents a high-accuracy complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) driven ultrasonic ranging system based on air coupled aluminum nitride (AlN) based piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducers (PMUTs) using time of flight (TOF). The mode shape and the time-frequency characteristics of PMUTs are simulated and analyzed. Two pieces of PMUTs with a frequency of 97 kHz and 96 kHz are applied. One is used to transmit and the other is used to receive ultrasonic waves. The Time to Digital Converter circuit (TDC), correlating the clock frequency with sound velocity, is utilized for range finding via TOF calculated from the system clock cycle. An application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip is designed and fabricated on a 0.18 μm CMOS process to acquire data from the PMUT. Compared to state of the art, the developed ranging system features a wide range and high accuracy, which allows to measure the range of 50 cm with an average error of 0.63 mm. AlN based PMUT is a promising candidate for an integrated portable ranging system.

scholarly journals A Versatile, Voltage-Pulse Based Read and Programming Circuit for Multi-Level RRAM Cells

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 530
Author(s):  
Stefan Pechmann ◽  
Timo Mai ◽  
Matthias Völkel ◽  
Mamathamba K. Mahadevaiah ◽  
Eduardo Perez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Voltage Drop ◽  
Random Access ◽  
Process Variations ◽  
Resistive Random Access Memory ◽  
Cmos Process ◽  
Programming System ◽  
Analog Memory ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
New Memory Technology

In this work, we present an integrated read and programming circuit for Resistive Random Access Memory (RRAM) cells. Since there are a lot of different RRAM technologies in research and the process variations of this new memory technology often spread over a wide range of electrical properties, the proposed circuit focuses on versatility in order to be adaptable to different cell properties. The circuit is suitable for both read and programming operations based on voltage pulses of flexible length and height. The implemented read method is based on evaluating the voltage drop over a measurement resistor and can distinguish up to eight different states, which are coded in binary, thereby realizing a digitization of the analog memory value. The circuit was fabricated in the 130 nm CMOS process line of IHP. The simulations were done using a physics-based, multi-level RRAM model. The measurement results prove the functionality of the read circuit and the programming system and demonstrate that the read system can distinguish up to eight different states with an overall resistance ratio of 7.9.

scholarly journals Design of Signal Generators Using Active Elements Developed in I3T25 CMOS Technology Single IC Package for Illuminance to Frequency Conversion

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 1198
Author(s):  
Roman Sotner ◽  
Jan Jerabek ◽  
Ladislav Polak ◽  
Vilem Kledrowetz ◽  
Roman Prokop
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Circuit ◽  
Frequency Conversion ◽  
Supply Voltage ◽  
Schmitt Trigger ◽  
Cmos Technology ◽  
Bias Current ◽  
Oxide Semiconductor ◽  
Cmos Process ◽  
Driving Voltage ◽  
Ic Package

This paper presents a compact and simple design of adjustable triangular and square wave functional generators employing fundamental cells fabricated on a single integrated circuit (IC) package. Two solutions have electronically tunable repeating frequency. The linear adjustability of repeating frequency was verified in the range between 17 and 264 kHz. The main benefits of the proposed generator are the follows: A simple adjustment of the repeating frequency by DC bias current, Schmitt trigger (threshold voltages) setting by DC driving voltage, and output levels in hundreds of mV when the complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) process with limited supply voltage levels is used. These generators are suitable to provide a simple conversion of illuminance to frequency of oscillation that can be employed for illuminance measurement and sensing in the agriculture applications. Experimental measurements proved that the proposed concept is usable for sensing of illuminance in the range from 1 up to 500 lx. The change of illuminance within this range causes driving of bias current between 21 and 52 μA that adjusts repeating frequency between 70 and 154 kHz with an error up to 10% between the expected and real cases.

Design of Control Systems for Performance: A Constraint Mapping Approach

1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Beyers ◽  
Subhas Desa
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Linear Systems ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Single Input Single Output ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Single Output ◽  
Performance Requirements ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Single Input

Abstract This paper is the single-input, single-output frequency domain counterpart of a framework developed by the authors [7] for the design for performance of constrained controlled dynamic systems. Simple s-plane maps are used to graphically reveal interactions of performance requirements and constraints, thus permitting a control system designer to clearly understand performance trade-offs. Two important facts underlie our approach: (a) the dynamic performance of a closed-loop system is limited by certain constraints and (b) successful control system design must explicitly account for these constraints. The approach is applied to second-order linear systems which are the basis for much control system analysis and design of single-input, single-output linear systems.

scholarly journals HAND CALCULATION AND EXTENDED THREE DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS OF BUILDINGS (ETABS) SOFTWARE: AN ANALYSIS AND DESIGN FOR A THREE (3) STORY BUILDINGS

2021 ◽  
pp. 57-59
Author(s):  
John Louie A. Gagalang ◽  
Rina J. Arcigal
Keyword(s):  
Material Properties ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Dimensional System ◽  
3D Analysis ◽  
Base Shear ◽  
Support Condition ◽  
Accurate Analysis ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Wide Range

Earthquakes are known to produce one of the most destructive forces on earth. It has been seen that during past earthquakes many of the building were collapsed. Therefore, realistic method for analysis and design are required. Performance Based Design is the modern approach for earthquake resistant design. It is an attempt to predict the performance of buildings under expected seismic event. It involves the calculation of load and total Seismic weight of building from that the base shear is calculated in different zone. The study is carried out with the help of both manual calculations and ETABS software for a three story building in the campus. Analysis of structure is used to verify the fitness of the structure for use. To perform accurate analysis information such as structural loads, geometry, support condition and material properties should be determined. ETABS is the acronym of extended 3D analysis of building system is software developed by Computers and Structures, Inc. (CSI). ETABS is an engineering software product that can be used to analyze and design multi-story buildings using grid-like geometry, various methods of analysis and solution techniques, considering various load combinations. ETABS can also handle the largest and most complex building models, including a wide range of nonlinear behaviors, making it the tool of choice for structural engineers in the building industry. ETABS can be effectively used in the analysis and design of building structures which might consists of structural members like beams, columns, slabs, shear walls and the like. To perform accurate analysis information such as structural loads, geometry, support condition and material properties should be determined. The results of such an analysis typically include support reactions, stresses and displacements. Advanced structural analysis may examine dynamic response, stability and nonlinear behavior. KEYWORDS: Extended three analysis dimensional system, analysis and comparison, beams, building geometry, material properties

Comparative analysis of SISO and wavelength diversity-based FSO systems at different transmitter power levels

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Varun Srivastava ◽  
Abhilash Mandloi ◽  
Dhiraj Kumar Patel
Keyword(s):  
Optical Signal ◽  
Free Space Optical ◽  
Optical Source ◽  
Transmit Power ◽  
Single Input Single Output ◽  
Transmitter Power ◽  
Single Output ◽  
Communication Links ◽  
Single Input ◽  
Matching Performance

AbstractFree space optical (FSO) communication refers to a line of sight technology, which comprises optical source and detector to create a link without the use of physical connections. Similar to other wireless communication links, these are severely affected by losses that emerged due to atmospheric turbulence and lead to deteriorated intensity of the optical signal at the receiver. This impairment can be compensated easily by enhancing the transmitter power. However, increasing the transmitter power has some limitations as per radiation regulations. The requirement of high transmit power can be reduced by employing diversity methods. This paper presents, a wavelength-based diversity method with equal gain combining receiver, an effective technique to provide matching performance to single input single output at a comparatively low transmit power.

scholarly journals Study and Assessment of Defect and Trap Effects on the Current Capabilities of a 4H-SiC-Based Power MOSFET

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 735
Author(s):  
Fortunato Pezzimenti ◽  
Hichem Bencherif ◽  
Giuseppe De Martino ◽  
Lakhdar Dehimi ◽  
Riccardo Carotenuto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drain Current ◽  
Oxide Semiconductor ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Channel Mobility ◽  
Blocking Voltage ◽  
Current Voltage ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Temperature Ranges ◽  
Joint Contribution ◽  
State Resistance

A numerical simulation study accounting for trap and defect effects on the current-voltage characteristics of a 4H-SiC-based power metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) is performed in a wide range of temperatures and bias conditions. In particular, the most penalizing native defects in the starting substrate (i.e., EH6/7 and Z1/2) as well as the fixed oxide trap concentration and the density of states (DoS) at the 4H-SiC/SiO2 interface are carefully taken into account. The temperature-dependent physics of the interface traps are considered in detail. Scattering phenomena related to the joint contribution of defects and traps shift the MOSFET threshold voltage, reduce the channel mobility, and penalize the device current capabilities. However, while the MOSFET on-state resistance (RON) tends to increase with scattering centers, the sensitivity of the drain current to the temperature decreases especially when the device is operating at a high gate voltage (VGS). Assuming the temperature ranges from 300 K to 573 K, RON is about 2.5 MΩ·µm2 for VGS > 16 V with a percentage variation ΔRON lower than 20%. The device is rated to perform a blocking voltage of 650 V.

scholarly journals Sensing of Nickel(II) Ions by Immobilizing Ligands and Using Different SPEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Liliana Anchidin-Norocel ◽  
Sonia Amariei ◽  
Gheorghe Gutt
Keyword(s):  
Bismuth Oxide ◽  
Human Population ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Sensor Technology ◽  
Cyclic Voltammogram ◽  
Accurate Analysis ◽  
Nickel Allergy ◽  
Nickel Ions ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Wide Range

The aim of this paper is the development of a sensor for the quantification of nickel ions in food raw materials and foods. It is believed that about 15% of the human population suffers from nickel allergy. In addition to digestive manifestations, food intolerance to nickel may also have systemic manifestations, such as diffuse dermatitis, diffuse itching, fever, rhinitis, headache, altered general condition. Therefore, it is necessary to control this content of nickel ions for the health of the human population by developing a new method that offers the advantages of a fast, not expensive, in situ, and accurate analysis. For this purpose, bismuth oxide-screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) and graphene-modified SPEs were used with a very small amount of dimethylglyoxime and amino acid L-histidine that were deposited. A potentiostat that displays the response in the form of a cyclic voltammogram was used to study the electrochemical properties of nickel standard solution with different concentrations. The results were compared and the most sensitive sensor proved to be bismuth oxide-SPEs with dimethylglyoxime (Bi2O3/C-dmgH2) with a linear response over a wide range (0.1–10 ppm) of nickel concentrations. Furthermore, the sensor shows excellent selectivity in the presence of common interfering species. The Bi2O3/C-dmgH2 sensor showed good viability for nickel analysis in food samples (cocoa, spinach, cabbage, and red wine) and demonstrated significant advancement in sensor technology for practical applications.

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