This paper introduces a novel automatic physical synthesis methodology for analog circuits based on the signal-flow analysis.Circuit analysis sub-system adopts the newly advanced methodology,circuit topology analysis,...This paper introduces a novel automatic physical synthesis methodology for analog circuits based on the signal-flow analysis.Circuit analysis sub-system adopts the newly advanced methodology,circuit topology analysis,and circuit sensitivity analysis to generate layout constraints and control performance degradations.Considering the heuristic information about signal-flow,complexity of the methodology is less than the pure performance-driven methodology.And then these constraints are implemented in device generation,placement,and routing sub-systems separately,which makes the different constraints be satisfied at most easily implemented stages.Excellent circuit performance obtained by the methodology is demonstrated by practical circuit examples.展开更多
The Dielectropheretic assembly of electrically functional microwires from nanopartical suspensions is introduced. Meanwhile growth mechanism of the microwires is discussed. The agglomeration is based on the polarizati...The Dielectropheretic assembly of electrically functional microwires from nanopartical suspensions is introduced. Meanwhile growth mechanism of the microwires is discussed. The agglomeration is based on the polarization and mobility of particles caused by alternating electric fields, commonly referred to as dielectrophoresis (DEP). The spatial distributions of the electric potential, field and dieletrophoretic force are analytically calculated in terms of AC electrokinetics. The calculated results show that the electrophoretic force, very strong near the apex of the microwire, drops abruptly with increasing distance. The electrophoretic force near the apex of the microwire agrees well with the fact that the nanoparticles are highly concentrated at the end of the tip and subsequently aggregate to extend the wire in the direction of the field gradient.展开更多
The Balanced Truncation Method (BTM) is applied to an even distributed RC interconnect case by using Wang's closed-forms of even distributed RC interconnect models. The results show that extremely high order RC in...The Balanced Truncation Method (BTM) is applied to an even distributed RC interconnect case by using Wang's closed-forms of even distributed RC interconnect models. The results show that extremely high order RC interconnect can be high-accurately approximated by only third order balanced model. Related simulations are executed in both time domain and frequency domain. The results may be applied to VLSI interconnect model reduction and design.展开更多
The concepts of substrate eddy influence factor and distribution-effects-occurring frequency are presented. The effects of substrate resistivity and inductor spiral length on the substrate eddy and distribution effect...The concepts of substrate eddy influence factor and distribution-effects-occurring frequency are presented. The effects of substrate resistivity and inductor spiral length on the substrate eddy and distribution effects are captured. The substrate eddy influence factors of an inductor （6 turn, 3 060 μm in length） fabricated on low （ 1 Ω. cm） and high resistivity（ 1 000 Ω.cm） silicon substrates are 0. 3 and 0. 04, and the distribution-effects- occurring frequencies are 1.8 GHz and 14. 5 GHz, respectively. The measurement results show that the equivalent circuit model of the inductor on low resistivity silicon must take into consideration substrate eddy effects and distribution effects. However, the circuit model of the inductor on high resistivity silicon cannot take into account the substrate eddy effects and the distribution effects at the frequencies of interest. Its simple model shows agreement with the measurements, and the contrast is within 7%.展开更多
A wet impact crusher was used to breakdown waste printed circuit boards （PCB＇s） in a water medium. The relationship between the yield of crushed product and the operating parameters was established. The crushing me...A wet impact crusher was used to breakdown waste printed circuit boards （PCB＇s） in a water medium. The relationship between the yield of crushed product and the operating parameters was established. The crushing mechanism was analyzed and the effects of hammerhead style, rotation speed, and inlet water volume on particle size distribution were investigated. The results show that the highest yield of -1 ＋ 0.75 mm sized product was obtained with an inlet water volume flow rate of 5.97 m3/h and a smooth hammerhead turning at 1246.15 r/rain. Cumulative undersize-product yield curves were fitted to a nonlinear function： the fitting correlation coefficient was greater than 0.998. These research results provide a theoretical basis for the highly effective wet crushing of PCB＇s.展开更多
The protection of distribution networks is facing new challenges from an increasing amount of DG （distributed generation）. Even though current technology provides satisfactory solutions to manage this new situation,...The protection of distribution networks is facing new challenges from an increasing amount of DG （distributed generation）. Even though current technology provides satisfactory solutions to manage this new situation, LOM （loss-of-mains protection） is still considered problematic. The solution proposed in this paper focuses on the use of a line differential protection relay. It inherently contains a suitable communication channel and provides absolutely selective protection for the feeder. Furthermore, it prevents the feeder relays from false tripping for faults on the neighboring feeder. The present trend in protection communication points towards the use of fiber optics. For line differential protection, this means a fast and high-capacity communication link which enables the implementation of many advanced protection functions. In addition, a solid foundation for such a communication link is offered by the new IEC 61850 standard and Ethernet technologies. The basic functionality of the line differential protection enables the operation of both the feeder protection and the DG protection for any fault on the feeder. Furthermore, basic LOM protection methods can be applied as backup protection for failures on the communication link.展开更多
A novel level-shift LDMOS （lateral double-diffused metal oxide semiconductor） structure with the HV （high voltage） -interconnection for a 600 V-HVIC （high voltage integrated circuit） on thick SOI （silicon on in...A novel level-shift LDMOS （lateral double-diffused metal oxide semiconductor） structure with the HV （high voltage） -interconnection for a 600 V-HVIC （high voltage integrated circuit） on thick SOI （silicon on insulator） is proposed. There are two original points in the proposed structure. One is the formation of the double floating p-layers under the HV-interconnection to prevent potential distribution in the drift from disturbing due to the HV-interconnection, and the other is a good combination between the LDMOS structure and multiple trench isolation to obtain the isolation performance over 600 V. From the proposed structure, the high blocking capability of the LDMOS, including both off- and on-breakdown voltages over 600 V and high hot carrier instability, and the isolation performance over 1,200 V can be obtained successfully. This paper will show numerical and experimental results in detail.展开更多
Modeling method for the current control loop of a grid-connected PWM inverter with the LCL output filter was discussed.Firstly,the current control loop with the LCL inverter-side current as feedback was established.Th...Modeling method for the current control loop of a grid-connected PWM inverter with the LCL output filter was discussed.Firstly,the current control loop with the LCL inverter-side current as feedback was established.Then,parameters of PI controller were calculated on the basis of an equivalent controlled object.Finally,Norton equivalent circuit for the current control loop of grid-connected system was derived by integrating one control equation,which connected the PWM inverter output voltage and the LCL inverter-side current,with two circuit equations,separately using the LCL inverter-side current and the injected current as loop currents.With the induced Norton equivalent circuit,system-level resonant and unstable issues on real grid-connected system applied in weak distributed power systems can be easily analyzed.The validity of substituting Norton equivalent circuit for grid-connected system is verified by simulation and experiment.展开更多
The vertical ionogram can provide the important ionospheric parameters, such as critical frequency, virtual height and electron density, for ionospheric research. The oblique ionosonde has the ability to detect the io...The vertical ionogram can provide the important ionospheric parameters, such as critical frequency, virtual height and electron density, for ionospheric research. The oblique ionosonde has the ability to detect the ionosphere over sea and other terrain where it is not practical to deploy vertical sounder and provide more ionograms with less transmitting and receiving devices. Therefore, the conversion of the oblique ionogram to vertical ionogram for obtaining the important ionospheric parameters is a very useful inversion technology. The experimental comparison between oblique and vertical detections was carried out in the equatorial ionospheric anomaly (EIA) region of south China on 25 and 26 August 2010. The oblique detecting path was from Wuhan to Shenzhen and the VI ionosonde was located in the midpoint of the oblique path. The oblique ionogram reversion results showed a small deviation of the critical frequency, minimum virtual height as well as the electron density profile of the ionospheric F layer, as compared with the real vertical observations.展开更多
文摘This paper introduces a novel automatic physical synthesis methodology for analog circuits based on the signal-flow analysis.Circuit analysis sub-system adopts the newly advanced methodology,circuit topology analysis,and circuit sensitivity analysis to generate layout constraints and control performance degradations.Considering the heuristic information about signal-flow,complexity of the methodology is less than the pure performance-driven methodology.And then these constraints are implemented in device generation,placement,and routing sub-systems separately,which makes the different constraints be satisfied at most easily implemented stages.Excellent circuit performance obtained by the methodology is demonstrated by practical circuit examples.
基金Funded by the Applied Basic Research Project of the Science and Technology Committee of Chongqing (No. 7327) and Key Teacher Foundation of Chongqing University.
文摘The Dielectropheretic assembly of electrically functional microwires from nanopartical suspensions is introduced. Meanwhile growth mechanism of the microwires is discussed. The agglomeration is based on the polarization and mobility of particles caused by alternating electric fields, commonly referred to as dielectrophoresis (DEP). The spatial distributions of the electric potential, field and dieletrophoretic force are analytically calculated in terms of AC electrokinetics. The calculated results show that the electrophoretic force, very strong near the apex of the microwire, drops abruptly with increasing distance. The electrophoretic force near the apex of the microwire agrees well with the fact that the nanoparticles are highly concentrated at the end of the tip and subsequently aggregate to extend the wire in the direction of the field gradient.
基金Supported in part by the National Science Foundation (US) under Grant CCR 0098275
文摘The Balanced Truncation Method (BTM) is applied to an even distributed RC interconnect case by using Wang's closed-forms of even distributed RC interconnect models. The results show that extremely high order RC interconnect can be high-accurately approximated by only third order balanced model. Related simulations are executed in both time domain and frequency domain. The results may be applied to VLSI interconnect model reduction and design.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.60676043)the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(863Program)(No.2007AA04Z328)
文摘The concepts of substrate eddy influence factor and distribution-effects-occurring frequency are presented. The effects of substrate resistivity and inductor spiral length on the substrate eddy and distribution effects are captured. The substrate eddy influence factors of an inductor （6 turn, 3 060 μm in length） fabricated on low （ 1 Ω. cm） and high resistivity（ 1 000 Ω.cm） silicon substrates are 0. 3 and 0. 04, and the distribution-effects- occurring frequencies are 1.8 GHz and 14. 5 GHz, respectively. The measurement results show that the equivalent circuit model of the inductor on low resistivity silicon must take into consideration substrate eddy effects and distribution effects. However, the circuit model of the inductor on high resistivity silicon cannot take into account the substrate eddy effects and the distribution effects at the frequencies of interest. Its simple model shows agreement with the measurements, and the contrast is within 7%.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China for Creative Research Groups Science Foundation (No.50921002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.50574094 and 51074156)+2 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science (No.20090461153)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation funded projects in particular (No.201003607)the Key Laboratory for Solid Waste Management and Environment Safety Open Foundation (No.swmes-2010-08)
文摘A wet impact crusher was used to breakdown waste printed circuit boards （PCB＇s） in a water medium. The relationship between the yield of crushed product and the operating parameters was established. The crushing mechanism was analyzed and the effects of hammerhead style, rotation speed, and inlet water volume on particle size distribution were investigated. The results show that the highest yield of -1 ＋ 0.75 mm sized product was obtained with an inlet water volume flow rate of 5.97 m3/h and a smooth hammerhead turning at 1246.15 r/rain. Cumulative undersize-product yield curves were fitted to a nonlinear function： the fitting correlation coefficient was greater than 0.998. These research results provide a theoretical basis for the highly effective wet crushing of PCB＇s.
文摘The protection of distribution networks is facing new challenges from an increasing amount of DG （distributed generation）. Even though current technology provides satisfactory solutions to manage this new situation, LOM （loss-of-mains protection） is still considered problematic. The solution proposed in this paper focuses on the use of a line differential protection relay. It inherently contains a suitable communication channel and provides absolutely selective protection for the feeder. Furthermore, it prevents the feeder relays from false tripping for faults on the neighboring feeder. The present trend in protection communication points towards the use of fiber optics. For line differential protection, this means a fast and high-capacity communication link which enables the implementation of many advanced protection functions. In addition, a solid foundation for such a communication link is offered by the new IEC 61850 standard and Ethernet technologies. The basic functionality of the line differential protection enables the operation of both the feeder protection and the DG protection for any fault on the feeder. Furthermore, basic LOM protection methods can be applied as backup protection for failures on the communication link.
文摘A novel level-shift LDMOS （lateral double-diffused metal oxide semiconductor） structure with the HV （high voltage） -interconnection for a 600 V-HVIC （high voltage integrated circuit） on thick SOI （silicon on insulator） is proposed. There are two original points in the proposed structure. One is the formation of the double floating p-layers under the HV-interconnection to prevent potential distribution in the drift from disturbing due to the HV-interconnection, and the other is a good combination between the LDMOS structure and multiple trench isolation to obtain the isolation performance over 600 V. From the proposed structure, the high blocking capability of the LDMOS, including both off- and on-breakdown voltages over 600 V and high hot carrier instability, and the isolation performance over 1,200 V can be obtained successfully. This paper will show numerical and experimental results in detail.
基金Project(51307009)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(12JJ4045)supported by Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China+2 种基金Project(2011KFJJ003)supported by the Key Laboratory for Power Technology of Renewable Energy Sources of Hunan Province,ChinaProject(2011kfj14)supported by the Fund of Key Laboratory of Hunan Province about Power System Operation and Control,ChinaProject(454.13S-20)supported by the Enterprises’Postdoctoral Funds of Pudong Area of Shanghai,China
文摘Modeling method for the current control loop of a grid-connected PWM inverter with the LCL output filter was discussed.Firstly,the current control loop with the LCL inverter-side current as feedback was established.Then,parameters of PI controller were calculated on the basis of an equivalent controlled object.Finally,Norton equivalent circuit for the current control loop of grid-connected system was derived by integrating one control equation,which connected the PWM inverter output voltage and the LCL inverter-side current,with two circuit equations,separately using the LCL inverter-side current and the injected current as loop currents.With the induced Norton equivalent circuit,system-level resonant and unstable issues on real grid-connected system applied in weak distributed power systems can be easily analyzed.The validity of substituting Norton equivalent circuit for grid-connected system is verified by simulation and experiment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 40804042 and 41074115)the Post Doctor Foundation of China (Grant No. 200902445)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. 4081004)
文摘The vertical ionogram can provide the important ionospheric parameters, such as critical frequency, virtual height and electron density, for ionospheric research. The oblique ionosonde has the ability to detect the ionosphere over sea and other terrain where it is not practical to deploy vertical sounder and provide more ionograms with less transmitting and receiving devices. Therefore, the conversion of the oblique ionogram to vertical ionogram for obtaining the important ionospheric parameters is a very useful inversion technology. The experimental comparison between oblique and vertical detections was carried out in the equatorial ionospheric anomaly (EIA) region of south China on 25 and 26 August 2010. The oblique detecting path was from Wuhan to Shenzhen and the VI ionosonde was located in the midpoint of the oblique path. The oblique ionogram reversion results showed a small deviation of the critical frequency, minimum virtual height as well as the electron density profile of the ionospheric F layer, as compared with the real vertical observations.
