Tunable Microring Filter Based On-Chip Interrogator for Wavelength-Modulated Optical Sensor

2013 ◽  
Vol 562-565 ◽  
pp. 265-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Yang ◽  
Chen Qiu ◽  
Qi Long Wang ◽  
Ming Hua Wang ◽  
Jian Yi Yang
Keyword(s):  
Optical Sensors ◽  
Optical Sensor ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Center Wavelength ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
On Chip

We demonstrated a novel approach for the interrogation of wavelength-modulated optical sensors. The interrogator is based on a tunable on-chip microring filter. By tuning the center wavelength of the microring filter, the center wavelength of the sensor can be readout by the corresponding tuning power. This approach has the potential of constructing a compact and cost-effective interrogator with good performance.

On-Site Monitoring of Steroid Hormones in Environmental Waters with a Low-Cost, Integrated Polymer Lab-on-Chip Device

2013 ◽  
Vol 448-453 ◽  
pp. 396-401
Author(s):  
Nuno Miguel Matos Pires ◽  
Tao Dong
Keyword(s):  
Steroid Hormones ◽  
Optical Sensors ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Environmental Water ◽  
Lab On Chip ◽  
Gold Thin Film ◽  
Site Monitoring ◽  
On Chip

Routine analysis of steroid hormones in environmental water samples demands for cost-effective tools that can detect multiple targets simultaneously. This study reports a high-throughput polymer platform integrated to polymer optical sensors for on-site monitoring of hormones in water. This opto-microfluidic device concept is fully compatible to low-cost fabrication methods. A competitive chemiluminescence immunoassay was performed onto gold thin film coated chambers, and a detection resolution of roughly 0.2 ng/mL was obtained using 17β-estradiol as the model target. Furthermore, the integrated polymer platform showed good recovery for the estradiol target when spiked in surface water samples.

A Novel Approach to 3D Chip Stacking

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 (DPC) ◽  
pp. 000797-000816
Author(s):  
Mark Vandermeulen ◽  
Andrew Smith ◽  
Ron Csermak
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Passive Components ◽  
Design Flexibility ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
3D Packaging ◽  
Cost Effective Alternative ◽  
On Chip ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Vertical Interconnect ◽  
3D Chip Stacking

Designers seeking electronic package miniaturization but lacking the resources to utilize custom ASIC or complex 3D integration approaches can now take advantage of chip stacking technology for integrating a range of devices into small, system-in-package (SiP) structures. A robust, innovative approach, suitable for supporting low- to medium-volume applications, has been developed which avoids the cost and/or size penalties typically encountered using traditional multi-chip packaging techniques. Using bare die and vertical interconnect/interposer structures, this stacking technology permits the design of multi-chip assemblies with either identical or dissimilar die, co-packaged with discrete and/or integrated passive devices. The approach is independent of ASIC foundry process and does not require through-silicon via (TSV) technology, and is therefore well-suited for designs incorporating multiple IC's from different semiconductor processes or manufacturing sources. Relative to system-on-chip (SoC) ASIC implementations, which carry large upfront NRE costs and long development cycles, 3D co-packaging of heterogeneous devices in customized SiP packages offers a proven, cost-effective alternative with greater design flexibility and reduced time to market. This presentation will describe this novel 3D packaging approach, and how it can be used in conjunction with discrete and integrated passive components to address package designs where size, weight, and/or performance are at a premium.

A NOVEL FPGA-BASED APPROACH FOR DIGITAL WAVEFORM GENERATION USING ORTHOGONAL FUNCTIONS

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (06) ◽  
pp. 895-909 ◽  
Author(s):  
SYED MANZOOR QASIM ◽  
SHUJA AHMAD ABBASI
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Digital Design ◽  
Waveform Generator ◽  
Orthogonal Functions ◽  
Orthogonal Function ◽  
Waveform Generation ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Field Programmable ◽  
On Chip

This paper presents a novel approach for the generation of periodic waveforms in digital form using Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) and orthogonal functions. The orthogonal function consists of a set of Rademacher–Walsh Functions, and utilizing these functions, virtually any periodic waveform can be synthesized. Recent technological advancements in FPGA and availability of sophisticated digital design tools have made it possible to realize high-speed waveform generator in a cost-effective way. We demonstrate the proposed technique for the successful generation of Trapezoidal, Sinusoidal, Triangular waveforms, and a complex version of these waveforms. Simulation results for the various waveforms implemented in Xilinx Spartan-3 (XC3S200-4FT256) FPGA are presented both in analog and digital forms, and validated in MATLAB. The designed circuit can be easily integrated as a module for System-on-Chip (SoC) for on-chip waveform generation

scholarly journals 3D printed microfluidic lab-on-a-chip device for fiber-based dual beam optical manipulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haoran Wang ◽  
Anton Enders ◽  
John-Alexander Preuss ◽  
Janina Bahnemann ◽  
Alexander Heisterkamp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fibers ◽  
Single Cells ◽  
Lab On A Chip ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Optical Manipulation ◽  
Hydrodynamic Focusing ◽  
Trapping Region ◽  
Dual Beam ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
On Chip

Abstract3D printing of microfluidic lab-on-a-chip devices enables rapid prototyping of robust and complex structures. In this work, we designed and fabricated a 3D printed lab-on-a-chip device for fiber-based dual beam optical manipulation. The final 3D printed chip offers three key features, such as (1) an optimized fiber channel design for precise alignment of optical fibers, (2) an optically clear window to visualize the trapping region, and (3) a sample channel which facilitates hydrodynamic focusing of samples. A square zig–zag structure incorporated in the sample channel increases the number of particles at the trapping site and focuses the cells and particles during experiments when operating the chip at low Reynolds number. To evaluate the performance of the device for optical manipulation, we implemented on-chip, fiber-based optical trapping of different-sized microscopic particles and performed trap stiffness measurements. In addition, optical stretching of MCF-7 cells was successfully accomplished for the purpose of studying the effects of a cytochalasin metabolite, pyrichalasin H, on cell elasticity. We observed distinct changes in the deformability of single cells treated with pyrichalasin H compared to untreated cells. These results demonstrate that 3D printed microfluidic lab-on-a-chip devices offer a cost-effective and customizable platform for applications in optical manipulation.

A Novel Approach for the Treatment of Sialolithiasis that Preserves Salivary Duct Anatomy

2021 ◽  
pp. 000348942110189
Author(s):  
Gani Atilla Şengör ◽  
Ahmet Mert Bilgili
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Complete Removal ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Invasive Approach ◽  
Pneumatic Lithotripsy ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Surgical Methods ◽  
Salivary Gland Stones

Objective: The sialendoscopy era in the treatment of salivary gland stones has reduced the use of classical surgical methods. However, the miniature ducts and tools may cause difficulties in removing large sialoliths. Therefore, invasive combined oral surgeries or gland resection may be considered. We searched for the most suitable method in order to stay in line with the minimally invasive approach that preserves the ductus anatomy, and that can reduce the surgical fears of patients. Materials and Methods: The study included 84 cases (23 parotid and 61 submandibular) in whom stones were fragmented by pneumatic lithotripsy and removed between January 2015 and January 2020. The parotid cases comprised 7 females and 16 males, and the submandibular cases comprised 25 females and 36 males. Intraductal lithotripsy was performed using pneumatic lithotripter. This study has fourth level of evidence. Results: Based on total number of cases (n = 84), success rate was 67/84 (79.7%) immediately after sialendoscopy, and overall success rate was 77/84 (91.6%). Based on number of stones treated (n = 111), our immediate success rate was 94/111 (84.6%), and overall success rate was 104/111 (93.7%). The success criteria were complete removal of the stone and fragments in a single sialendoscopy procedure and resolution of symptoms. Conclusions: We successfully treated salivary gland stones, including L3b stones, in our patient cohort with sialendoscopy combined with pneumatic lithotripsy. The lithotripsy method that we have adapted seems to be more useful and cost-effective compared to its alternatives. We were also able to preserve the ductus anatomy and relieve patients’ concerns. Level of Evidence: Level IV

scholarly journals Gas Detection and Identification Using Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Based Sensor Fusion

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Parag Narkhede ◽  
Rahee Walambe ◽  
Shruti Mandaokar ◽  
Pulkit Chandel ◽  
Ketan Kotecha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sensor Fusion ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Dense Layer ◽  
Gaseous Emissions ◽  
Multiple Sensors ◽  
Single Output ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Single Sensor

With the rapid industrialization and technological advancements, innovative engineering technologies which are cost effective, faster and easier to implement are essential. One such area of concern is the rising number of accidents happening due to gas leaks at coal mines, chemical industries, home appliances etc. In this paper we propose a novel approach to detect and identify the gaseous emissions using the multimodal AI fusion techniques. Most of the gases and their fumes are colorless, odorless, and tasteless, thereby challenging our normal human senses. Sensing based on a single sensor may not be accurate, and sensor fusion is essential for robust and reliable detection in several real-world applications. We manually collected 6400 gas samples (1600 samples per class for four classes) using two specific sensors: the 7-semiconductor gas sensors array, and a thermal camera. The early fusion method of multimodal AI, is applied The network architecture consists of a feature extraction module for individual modality, which is then fused using a merged layer followed by a dense layer, which provides a single output for identifying the gas. We obtained the testing accuracy of 96% (for fused model) as opposed to individual model accuracies of 82% (based on Gas Sensor data using LSTM) and 93% (based on thermal images data using CNN model). Results demonstrate that the fusion of multiple sensors and modalities outperforms the outcome of a single sensor.

scholarly journals Spectroscopic detection of forest diseases: a review (1970–2020)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Cotrozzi
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Optical Sensors ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Visible Spectrum ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Infrared Region ◽  
Forest Disturbances ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Forest Diseases

AbstractSustainable forest management is essential to confront the detrimental impacts of diseases on forest ecosystems. This review highlights the potential of vegetation spectroscopy in improving the feasibility of assessing forest disturbances induced by diseases in a timely and cost-effective manner. The basic concepts of vegetation spectroscopy and its application in phytopathology are first outlined then the literature on the topic is discussed. Using several optical sensors from leaf to landscape-level, a number of forest diseases characterized by variable pathogenic processes have been detected, identified and quantified in many country sites worldwide. Overall, these reviewed studies have pointed out the green and red regions of the visible spectrum, the red-edge and the early near-infrared as the spectral regions most sensitive to the disease development as they are mostly related to chlorophyll changes and symptom development. Late disease conditions particularly affect the shortwave-infrared region, mostly related to water content. This review also highlights some major issues to be addressed such as the need to explore other major forest diseases and geographic areas, to further develop hyperspectral sensors for early detection and discrimination of forest disturbances, to improve devices for remote sensing, to implement long-term monitoring, and to advance algorithms for exploitation of spectral data. Achieving of these goals will enhance the capability of vegetation spectroscopy in early detection of forest stress and in managing forest diseases.

scholarly journals Implementation of Fused Filament Fabrication in Dentistry

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (14) ◽  
pp. 6444
Author(s):  
Jörg Lüchtenborg ◽  
Felix Burkhardt ◽  
Julian Nold ◽  
Severin Rothlauf ◽  
Christian Wesemann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Present Report ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Temperature Sensitive ◽  
Fused Filament Fabrication ◽  
Digital Light Processing ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Surgical Guides ◽  
Novel Approach

Additive manufacturing is becoming an increasingly important technique for the production of dental restorations and assistive devices. The most commonly used systems are based on vat polymerization, e.g., stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP). In contrast, fused filament fabrication (FFF), also known under the brand name fused deposition modeling (FDM), is rarely applied in the dental field. This might be due to the reduced accuracy and resolution of FFF compared to vat polymerization. However, the use of FFF in the dental sector seems very promising for in-house production since it presents a cost-effective and straight forward method. The manufacturing of nearly ready-to-use parts with only minimal post-processing can be considered highly advantageous. Therefore, the objective was to implement FFF in a digital dental workflow. The present report demonstrates the production of surgical guides for implant insertion by FFF. Furthermore, a novel approach using a temperature-sensitive filament for bite registration plates holds great promise for a simplified workflow. In combination with a medical-grade filament, a multi-material impression tray was printed for optimized impression taking of edentulous patients. Compared to the conventional way, the printed thermoplastic material is pleasant to model and can allow clean and fast work on the patient.

scholarly journals Operating System for Runtime Reconfigurable Multiprocessor Systems

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Göhringer ◽  
Michael Hübner ◽  
Etienne Nguepi Zeutebouo ◽  
Jürgen Becker
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Multiprocessor System ◽  
Task Mapping ◽  
Access Port ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Hardware Resource ◽  
Hardware Architectures ◽  
On Chip ◽  
Internal Configuration

Operating systems traditionally handle the task scheduling of one or more application instances on processor-like hardware architectures. RAMPSoC, a novel runtime adaptive multiprocessor System-on-Chip, exploits the dynamic reconfiguration on FPGAs to generate, start and terminate hardware and software tasks. The hardware tasks have to be transferred to the reconfigurable hardware via a configuration access port. The software tasks can be loaded into the local memory of the respective IP core either via the configuration access port or via the on-chip communication infrastructure (e.g. a Network-on-Chip). Recent-series of Xilinx FPGAs, such as Virtex-5, provide two Internal Configuration Access Ports, which cannot be accessed simultaneously. To prevent conflicts, the access to these ports as well as the hardware resource management needs to be controlled, e.g. by a special-purpose operating system running on an embedded processor. For that purpose and to handle the relations between temporally and spatially scheduled operations, the novel approach of an operating system is of high importance. This special purpose operating system, called CAP-OS (Configuration Access Port-Operating System), which will be presented in this paper, supports the clients using the configuration port with the services of priority-based access scheduling, hardware task mapping and resource management.

scholarly journals Effect of combination of dye carotene and phycocyanin using daucus carota and spirulina sp. on optical sensor performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 907
Author(s):  
Rahmadwati Rahmadwati ◽  
Luthfiyah Rachmawati ◽  
Panca Mudjirahardjo ◽  
Eka Maulana
Keyword(s):  
Optical Sensors ◽  
Optical Sensor ◽  
Daucus Carota ◽  
Spin Coating ◽  
Deposition Method ◽  
Mercury Lamp ◽  
Current Output ◽  
Sensor Performance ◽  
Absorption Of Light ◽  
Light Absorbance

<span>This research designed optical sensors using mercury lamp of 160W. These sensors provided voltage and current output. The design of optical sensors used the organic based material,i.e. dye  carotene and phycocyanin. Fabrication of optical sensor in this research used spin coating deposition method. Based on the results of absorbance test, dye carotene had the largest absorption of light of 2.882 (a.u).  Dye phycocyanin at length had the largest absorption of light of 2.787 (a.u). Combination between dye carotene and phycocyanin, for a 3: 1 (Carotene: Phycocyanin) ratio had a waveform like a dye carotene with a peak of 2.587 (au), whereas for 1: 3 had a waveform like phycocyanin with a peak of 2,279 (au). But, sample 1: 1 ratio had decrement the light absorbance rate with peaks of 1.183 (au). At the voltage testing result, combination of phycocyanin: carotene (1:3) had the best linearity. The response time of dye 3:1 (phycocyanin: carotene), 1:1, 1:3, phycocyanin, and carotene were 6.72 s, 2.469s, 1.171s, 2.66s and 7.01s respectively. </span>

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