scholarly journals Cost-Effective and Low Power IoT-Based Paper Supply Monitoring System: An Application Modeling Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
S. D. Arunya P. Senadeera ◽  
Su Kyi ◽  
Thanapol Sirisung ◽  
Watsamon Pongsupan ◽  
Attaphongse Taparugssanagorn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Power ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Power Saving ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Power Efficient ◽  
New Device ◽  
Power Resources ◽  
Battery Power ◽  
Level Performance

IoT designers face the dual complexity of obtaining good application-level performance and user satisfaction under constraints on computing and power resources. We introduce a new IoT device for paper roll supply management in bathrooms and kitchens, both for homes and businesses, that is extremely cost effective and battery power-efficient. The device can be installed on practically any paper roll dispenser and makes use of existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. Despite Wi-Fi’s reputation as “unsupportive for power saving,” we introduce and experimentally validate a methodology for using Wi-Fi networks with low power utilization, resulting in a system that provides very good management of paper supplies while only requiring battery charging once every 3–4 months. The new device has the potential to provide more households and businesses with real-time, data-driven automated supply chains.

A LOW POWER 2.4 GHz RF TRANSCEIVER FOR ZIGBEE APPLICATIONS

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (09) ◽  
pp. 1340007 ◽  
Author(s):  
WEIYANG LIU ◽  
JINGJING CHEN ◽  
HAIYONG WANG ◽  
NANJIAN WU
Keyword(s):  
Low Power ◽  
Noise Figure ◽  
Power Saving ◽  
Cmos Technology ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Rf Transceiver ◽  
Power Efficient ◽  
Noise Amplifier ◽  
Low If Receiver ◽  
Efficient Power

This paper presents a low power RF transceiver for 2.4 GHz ZigBee applications. The current reused inductor-less-load balun low noise amplifier (LNA) with quadrature mixer is proposed for area and power saving for low-IF receiver. The transmitter adopts power efficient power amplifier (PA) to improve transmitting efficiency. This RF transceiver is implemented in 0.18 μm CMOS technology. The receiver achieves 6.5 dB noise figure (NF) and 20 dB conversion gain. The transmitter delivers maximum +3 dBm output power with PA efficiency of 30%. The receiver and transmitter front-end dissipate 1.9 mW and 5.3 mW at 1.8 V supply, respectively. The whole die area is 0.95 mm2.

scholarly journals Experimental Evaluation of SAFEPOWER Architecture for Safe and Power-Efficient Mixed-Criticality Systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maher Fakih ◽  
Kim Grüttner ◽  
Sören Schreiner ◽  
Razi Seyyedi ◽  
Mikel Azkarate-Askasua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Power ◽  
Power Efficiency ◽  
Multicore Processors ◽  
Power Saving ◽  
Reference Architecture ◽  
Single Chip ◽  
Power Efficient ◽  
Safety Critical ◽  
Eu Project ◽  
Mixed Criticality

With the ever-increasing industrial demand for bigger, faster and more efficient systems, a growing number of cores is integrated on a single chip. Additionally, their performance is further maximized by simultaneously executing as many processes as possible. Even in safety-critical domains like railway and avionics, multicore processors are introduced, but under strict certification regulations. As the number of cores is continuously expanding, the importance of cost-effectiveness grows. One way to increase the cost-efficiency of such a System on Chip (SoC) is to enhance the way the SoC handles its power consumption. By increasing the power efficiency, the reliability of the SoC is raised because the lifetime of the battery lengthens. Secondly, by having less energy consumed, the emitted heat is reduced in the SoC, which translates into fewer cooling devices. Though energy efficiency has been thoroughly researched, there is no application of those power-saving methods in safety-critical domains yet. The EU project SAFEPOWER (Safe and secure mixed-criticality systems with low power requirements) targets this research gap and aims to introduce certifiable methods to improve the power efficiency of mixed-criticality systems. This article provides an overview of the SAFEPOWER reference architecture for low-power mixed-criticality systems, which is the most important outcome of the project. Furthermore, the application of this reference architecture in novel railway interlocking and flight controller avionic systems was demonstrated, showing the capability to achieve power savings up to 37%, while still guaranteeing time-triggered task execution and time-triggered NoC-based communication.

Situational Strategic Awareness Monitoring Surveillance System–Microcomputer and Microcomputer Clustering used for Intelligent, Economical, Scalable, and Deployable Approach for Safeguarding Materials

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (3) ◽  
pp. 60408-1-60408-10
Author(s):  
Kenly Maldonado ◽  
Steve Simske
Keyword(s):  
Surveillance System ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Electronic Systems ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Potential Threat ◽  
Intelligent Surveillance ◽  
World Markets ◽  
Programming Software ◽  
And Control

The principal objective of this research is to create a system that is quickly deployable, scalable, adaptable, and intelligent and provides cost-effective surveillance, both locally and globally. The intelligent surveillance system should be capable of rapid implementation to track (monitor) sensitive materials, i.e., radioactive or weapons stockpiles and person(s) within rooms, buildings, and/or areas in order to predict potential incidents proactively (versus reactively) through intelligence, locally and globally. The system will incorporate a combination of electronic systems that include commercial and modifiable off-the-shelf microcomputers to create a microcomputer cluster which acts as a mini supercomputer which leverages real-time data feed if a potential threat is present. Through programming, software, and intelligence (artificial intelligence, machine learning, and neural networks), the system should be capable of monitoring, tracking, and warning (communicating) the system observer operations (command and control) within a few minutes when sensitive materials are at potential risk for loss. The potential customer is government agencies looking to control sensitive materials and/or items in developing world markets intelligently, economically, and quickly.

scholarly journals Ultracompact and low-power-consumption silicon thermo-optic switch for high-speed data

Nanophotonics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 937-945
Author(s):  
Ruihuan Zhang ◽  
Yu He ◽  
Yong Zhang ◽  
Shaohua An ◽  
Qingming Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Consumption ◽  
Low Power ◽  
High Speed ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Pulse Amplitude ◽  
Telecommunication Networks ◽  
Low Power Consumption ◽  
Power Efficient ◽  
High Speed Data ◽  
On Chip

AbstractUltracompact and low-power-consumption optical switches are desired for high-performance telecommunication networks and data centers. Here, we demonstrate an on-chip power-efficient 2 × 2 thermo-optic switch unit by using a suspended photonic crystal nanobeam structure. A submilliwatt switching power of 0.15 mW is obtained with a tuning efficiency of 7.71 nm/mW in a compact footprint of 60 μm × 16 μm. The bandwidth of the switch is properly designed for a four-level pulse amplitude modulation signal with a 124 Gb/s raw data rate. To the best of our knowledge, the proposed switch is the most power-efficient resonator-based thermo-optic switch unit with the highest tuning efficiency and data ever reported.

scholarly journals 2D-3D integration of hexagonal boron nitride and a high-κ dielectric for ultrafast graphene-based electro-absorption modulators

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hitesh Agarwal ◽  
Bernat Terrés ◽  
Lorenzo Orsini ◽  
Alberto Montanaro ◽  
Vito Sorianello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Hafnium Oxide ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Hexagonal Boron Nitride ◽  
Temperature Stability ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
High Quality ◽  
New Device

AbstractElectro-absorption (EA) waveguide-coupled modulators are essential building blocks for on-chip optical communications. Compared to state-of-the-art silicon (Si) devices, graphene-based EA modulators promise smaller footprints, larger temperature stability, cost-effective integration and high speeds. However, combining high speed and large modulation efficiencies in a single graphene-based device has remained elusive so far. In this work, we overcome this fundamental trade-off by demonstrating the 2D-3D dielectric integration in a high-quality encapsulated graphene device. We integrated hafnium oxide (HfO2) and two-dimensional hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) within the insulating section of a double-layer (DL) graphene EA modulator. This combination of materials allows for a high-quality modulator device with high performances: a ~39 GHz bandwidth (BW) with a three-fold increase in modulation efficiency compared to previously reported high-speed modulators. This 2D-3D dielectric integration paves the way to a plethora of electronic and opto-electronic devices with enhanced performance and stability, while expanding the freedom for new device designs.

An Innovative Low Cost Well Monitoring Solution: W.A.N.D

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Grégoire Boero Rollo ◽  
John Richard Ordonez Varela ◽  
Tayssir Ben Ghzaiel ◽  
Cedric Mouanga ◽  
Arnaud Luxey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Low Power ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Field Measurements ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Complex Environment ◽  
Sensor Device ◽  
Magnetic Field Measurements ◽  
Pipeline Monitoring ◽  
Harsh Conditions

Abstract Wireless Autonomous Nano-sensor Device (WAND) system is a disruptive cost-effective micro-system for well monitoring. It allows to realize pressure, temperature, inertial, and magnetic field measurements in harsh conditions; it also offers Bluetooth low-power communication and Wireless charging capabilities. Analysis’ results of an industrial offshore pilot realized in Congo (a world first in O&G industry in such complex environment), and major improvements implemented after this pilot are reported in this paper. Accomplished advancements comprise hardware and software developments extending operation lifetime, and simplifying on-site utilization. To date, there is not a commercial solution of this type in the market, the realization of this project is a real innovation allowing practical and low-cost monitoring during well intervention while minimizing the risks associated with standard Rigless intervention. Other applications regarding dry-tree wells on tension-leg platforms (TLP), drilling and completion operations, and pipeline monitoring are being investigated, too.

scholarly journals Bidirectional DC/DC Power Converter for Hybrid Yacht Propulsion System

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (Special edition 2) ◽  
pp. 133-142
Author(s):  
Saša Sladić ◽  
Damir Kolić ◽  
Marko Šuljić
Keyword(s):  
Low Power ◽  
Critical Points ◽  
High Power ◽  
Thermal Imaging ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Power Converter ◽  
Propulsion System ◽  
Typical Application ◽  
Electric Drives ◽  
Dc Power

Typical application of bidirectional DC/DC power converter exists in hybrid cars. Recently, a similar approach has been applied in hybrid propelled ships as well. In this paper, a novel low power bidirectional DC/DC power converter of standard Buck/Boost topology has ben designed in order to explore possibilities of the high power design in maritime applications. In order to discover critical points of a design, thermal imaging has been investigated. The results clearly indicate that the proposed solution is more cost effective than a typical standard bidirectional DC/DC power converter. Likewise, the improvement in maneuvering of the propelled vessel system with two and more electric drives has been investigated and compared to a classical diesel, single engine propulsion system.

scholarly journals Design of Power Efficient 32-Bit Processing Unit

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.16) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Dharmavaram Asha Devi ◽  
Chintala Sandeep ◽  
Sai Sugun L
Keyword(s):  
Low Power ◽  
System Design ◽  
Power Analysis ◽  
Low Power Design ◽  
Design Flow ◽  
Processing Unit ◽  
Verilog Hdl ◽  
Power Efficient ◽  
Front End ◽  
Verification Process

The proposed paper is discussed about the design, verification and analysis of a 32-bit Processing Unit.  The complete front-end design flow is processed using Xilinx Vivado System Design Suite software tools and target verification is done by using Artix 7 FPGA. Virtual I/O concept is used for the verification process. It will perform 32 different operations including parity generation and code conversions: Binary to Grey and Grey to Binary. It is a low power design implemented with Verilog HDL and power analysis is implementedwith clock frequencies ranging from 10MhZ to 100GhZ. With all these frequencies, power analysis is verified for different I/O standards LVCMOS12, LVCMOS25 and LVCMOS33.  

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