基于自研ASIC芯片HEPS中硅微条探测器读出电子学原型系统设计与测试

时间分辨X射线粉末衍射技术是探测物质晶体结构及其演变的重要手段。单光子计数型硅微条探测器因其灵敏度高和死时间低,在高能同步辐射光源(HEPS)的X射线粉末衍射实验中发挥着重要作用。研制适用于单光子计数型一维硅微条探测器的专用ASIC读出芯片(SSDROC)及其读出电子学系统,并采用一种新标定方法解决了SSDROC各通道对同一输入输出响应不一致的问题,该方法可显著提高各通道数据一致性并减小衍射实验数据的统计误差。探测器完成各项性能测试,结果表明整体系统线性优秀、能量分辨能力强、噪声低以及计数率高,为将来大覆盖角度一维硅微条探测器系统研制奠定坚实基础。

宇航用总线型上注刷新ASIC的设计

当前宇航任务中,SRAM型FPGA易受到单粒子效应的影响,造成非预期的功能失效。为消减单粒子效应的影响、减小FPGA在轨维护重复开发和测试的工作量,设计了一款支持多种总线、适配多型FPGA和存储器的上注刷新ASIC芯片,用于完成FPGA的程序加载、动态刷新、程序上注等操作。首先介绍了ASIC系统层级、模块层级设计、工作流程规划,并简述了ASIC抗单粒子原理。通过对通信协议的兼容设计,ASIC同时支持CAN总线、RS485总线;通过对FPGA配置位流结构分析,ASIC支持9种FPGA的加载和刷新,并实现国产兼容;通过对存储器数据格式转换,ASIC能够在BPI Flash、SPI Flash、PROM等多种存储器中存储配置位流;对刷新的触发、SEFI检测、刷新的执行进行了论述。对影响ASIC上注速度的因素进行了分析和仿真验证;使用原型验证板、ASIC验证板配合可插拔的FPGA、存储器上浮小板完成流片前后的各项功能验证,验证结果符合预期。评估刷新的效果并与其他在轨维护方案进行对比,总线型FPGA上注刷新ASIC具有一定优势,可以高效、可靠地满足宇航FPGA的多种在轨维护需求。

Nullors, and Nullor Circuits;There Applications in Symbolic Circuit Analysis and Design

The objective in this presentation is to introduce some of the unique properties and applications of nullors in active circuit analysis and designs. The emphasis is to discuss the role nullors can play in symbolic representation of transfer functions. To show this we adopt the topological platform for the circuit analysis and use a recently developed Admittance Method (AM) to achieve the Sum of Tree Products (STP), replacing the determinant and cofactors of the Nodal Admittance Matrix (NAM) of the circuit. To construct a transfer function, we start with a given active circuit and convert all its controlled sources and I/O-ports to nullors. Now, with a solid nullor circuit (passive elements and nullors) we first eliminate the passive elements through AM operations. This produces the STPs. Second, the all-nullor circuit is then used to find the signs or the STPs. Finally, the transfer function (in symbolic, if chosen) is obtained from the ratio between the STPs.

Interplay between topology and localization on superconducting circuits

Topological insulators occupy a prominent position in the realm of condensed matter physics. Nevertheless, the presence of strong disorder has the potential to disrupt the integrity of topological states, leading to the localization of all states.This study delves into the intricate interplay between topology and localization within the one-dimensional Su–Schrieffer–Heeger(SSH) model, which incorporates controllable off-diagonal quasi-periodic modulations on superconducting circuits.Through the application of external alternating current(ac) magnetic fluxes, each transmon undergoes controlled driving,enabling independent tuning of all coupling strengths. Within a framework of this model, we construct comprehensive phase diagrams delineating regions characterized by extended topologically nontrivial states, critical localization, and coexisting topological and critical localization phases. The paper also addresses the dynamics of qubit excitations, elucidating distinct quantum state transfers resulting from the intricate interplay between topology and localization. Additionally, we propose a method for detecting diverse quantum phases utilizing existing experimental setups.

Quantum algorithm for minimum dominating set problem with circuit design

Using quantum algorithms to solve various problems has attracted widespread attention with the development of quantum computing.Researchers are particularly interested in using the acceleration properties of quantum algorithms to solve NP-complete problems.This paper focuses on the well-known NP-complete problem of finding the minimum dominating set in undirected graphs.To expedite the search process,a quantum algorithm employing Grover’s search is proposed.However,a challenge arises from the unknown number of solutions for the minimum dominating set,rendering direct usage of original Grover’s search impossible.Thus,a swap test method is introduced to ascertain the number of iterations required.The oracle,diffusion operators,and swap test are designed with achievable quantum gates.The query complexity is O(1.414^(n))and the space complexity is O(n).To validate the proposed approach,qiskit software package is employed to simulate the quantum circuit,yielding the anticipated results.

Neuromorphic circuits based on memristors: endowing robots with a human-like brain

Robots are widely used,providing significant convenience in daily life and production.With the rapid development of artificial intelligence and neuromorphic computing in recent years,the realization of more intelligent robots through a pro-found intersection of neuroscience and robotics has received much attention.Neuromorphic circuits based on memristors used to construct hardware neural networks have proved to be a promising solution of shattering traditional control limita-tions in the field of robot control,showcasing characteristics that enhance robot intelligence,speed,and energy efficiency.Start-ing with introducing the working mechanism of memristors and peripheral circuit design,this review gives a comprehensive analysis on the biomimetic information processing and biomimetic driving operations achieved through the utilization of neuro-morphic circuits in brain-like control.Four hardware neural network approaches,including digital-analog hybrid circuit design,novel device structure design,multi-regulation mechanism,and crossbar array,are summarized,which can well simulate the motor decision-making mechanism,multi-information integration and parallel control of brain at the hardware level.It will be definitely conductive to promote the application of memristor-based neuromorphic circuits in areas such as intelligent robotics,artificial intelligence,and neural computing.Finally,a conclusion and future prospects are discussed.

Analysis of multiple-faults of high-voltage circuit breakers based on non-negative matrix decomposition

High-voltage circuit breakers are the core equipment in power networks,and to a certain extent,are related to the safe and reliable operation of power systems.However,their core components are prone to mechanical faults.This study proposes a component separation method to detect multiple mechanical faults in circuit breakers that can achieve online real-time monitoring.First,a model and strategy are presented for obtaining mechanical voiceprint signals from circuit breakers.Subsequently,the component separation method was used to decompose the voiceprint signals of multiple faults into individual component signals.Based on this,the recognition of the features of a single-fault voiceprint signal can be achieved.Finally,multiple faults in high-voltage circuit breakers were identified through an experimental simulation and verification of the circuit breaker voiceprint signals collected from the substation site.The research results indicate that the proposed method exhibits excellent performance for multiple mechanical faults,such as spring structures and loose internal components of circuit breakers.In addition,it provides a reference method for the real-time online monitoring of high-voltage circuit breakers.

Quantum circuit-based proxy blind signatures:A novel approach and experimental evaluation on the IBM quantum cloud platform

This paper presents a novel approach to proxy blind signatures in the realm of quantum circuits,aiming to enhance security while safeguarding sensitive information.The main objective of this research is to introduce a quantum proxy blind signature(QPBS)protocol that utilizes quantum logical gates and quantum measurement techniques.The QPBS protocol is constructed by the initial phase,proximal blinding message phase,remote authorization and signature phase,remote validation,and de-blinding phase.This innovative design ensures a secure mechanism for signing documents without revealing the content to the proxy signer,providing practical security authentication in a quantum environment under the assumption that the CNOT gates are securely implemented.Unlike existing approaches,our proposed QPBS protocol eliminates the need for quantum entanglement preparation,thus simplifying the implementation process.To assess the effectiveness and robustness of the QPBS protocol,we conduct comprehensive simulation studies in both ideal and noisy quantum environments on the IBM quantum cloud platform.The results demonstrate the superior performance of the QPBS algorithm,highlighting its resilience against repudiation and forgeability,which are key security concerns in the realm of proxy blind signatures.Furthermore,we have established authentic security thresholds(82.102%)in the presence of real noise,thereby emphasizing the practicality of our proposed solution.

Low-power SiPM readout BETA ASIC for space applications

The BETA application-specific integrated circuit(ASIC)is a fully programmable chip designed to amplify,shape and digitize the signal of up to 64 Silicon photomultiplier(SiPM)channels,with a power consumption of approximately~1 mW/channel.Owing to its dual-path gain,the BETA chip is capable of resolving single photoelectrons(phes)with a signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)>5 while simultaneously achieving a dynamic range of~4000 phes.Thus,BETA can provide a cost-effective solution for the readout of SiPMs in space missions and other applications with a maximum rate below 10 kHz.In this study,we describe the key characteristics of the BETA ASIC and present an evaluation of the performance of its 16-channel version,which is implemented using 130 nm technology.The ASIC also contains two discriminators that can provide trigger signals with a time jitter down to 400 ps FWHM for 10 phes.The linearity error of the charge gain measurement was less than 2%for a dynamic range as large as 15 bits.

Understanding the correlation between energy-state mismatching and open-circuit voltage loss in bulk heterojunction solar cells

Photoinduced intermolecular charge transfer(PICT)determines the voltage loss in bulk heterojunction(BHJ)organic photovoltaics(OPVs),and this voltage loss can be minimized by inducing efficient PICT,which requires energy-state matching between the donor and acceptor at the BHJ interfaces.Thus,both geometrically and energetically accessible delocalized state matching at the hot energy level is crucial for achieving efficient PICT.In this study,an effective method for quantifying the hot state matching of OPVs was developed.The degree of energy-state matching between the electron donor and acceptor at BHJ interfaces was quantified using a mismatching factor(MF)calculated from the modified optical density of the BHJ.Furthermore,the correlation between the open-circuit voltage(Voc)of the OPV device and energy-state matching at the BHJ interface was investigated using the calculated MF.The OPVs with small absolute MF values exhibited high Voc values.This result clearly indicates that the energy-state matching between the donor and acceptor is crucial for achieving a high Voc in OPVs.Because the MF indicates the degree of energy-state matching,which is a critical factor for suppressing energy loss,it can be used to estimate the Voc loss in OPVs.

Electromagnetic Performance Analysis of Variable Flux Memory Machines with Series-magnetic-circuit and Different Rotor Topologies

In this paper,the electromagnetic performance of variable flux memory(VFM)machines with series-magnetic-circuit is investigated and compared for different rotor topologies.Based on a V-type VFM machine,five topologies with different interior permanent magnet(IPM)arrangements are evolved and optimized under same constrains.Based on two-dimensional(2-D)finite element(FE)method,their electromagnetic performance at magnetization and demagnetization states is evaluated.It reveals that the iron bridge and rotor lamination region between constant PM(CPM)and variable PM(VPM)play an important role in torque density and flux regulation(FR)capabilities.Besides,the global efficiency can be improved in VFM machines by adjusting magnetization state(MS)under different operating conditions.

Total ionizing dose effect modeling method for CMOS digital-integrated circuit

Simulating the total ionizing dose(TID)of an electrical system using transistor-level models can be difficult and expensive,particularly for digital-integrated circuits(ICs).In this study,a method for modeling TID effects in complementary metaloxide semiconductor(CMOS)digital ICs based on the input/output buffer information specification(IBIS)was proposed.The digital IC was first divided into three parts based on its internal structure:the input buffer,output buffer,and functional area.Each of these three parts was separately modeled.Using the IBIS model,the transistor V-I characteristic curves of the buffers were processed,and the physical parameters were extracted and modeled using VHDL-AMS.In the functional area,logic functions were modeled in VHDL according to the data sheet.A golden digital IC model was developed by combining the input buffer,output buffer,and functional area models.Furthermore,the golden ratio was reconstructed based on TID experimental data,enabling the assessment of TID effects on the threshold voltage,carrier mobility,and time series of the digital IC.TID experiments were conducted using a CMOS non-inverting multiplexer,NC7SZ157,and the results were compared with the simulation results,which showed that the relative errors were less than 2%at each dose point.This confirms the practicality and accuracy of the proposed modeling method.The TID effect model for digital ICs developed using this modeling technique includes both the logical function of the IC and changes in electrical properties and functional degradation impacted by TID,which has potential applications in the design of radiation-hardening tolerance in digital ICs.

Fluid-chemical modeling of the near-cathode sheath formation process in a high current broken in DC air circuit breaker

When the contacts of a medium-voltage DC air circuit breaker(DCCB) are separated, the energy distribution of the arc is determined by the formation process of the near-electrode sheath. Therefore, the voltage drop through the near-electrode sheath is an important means to build up the arc voltage, which directly determines the current-limiting performance of the DCCB. A numerical model to describe the near-electrode sheath formation process can provide insight into the physical mechanism of the arc formation, and thus provide a method for arc energy regulation. In this work, we establish a two-dimensional axisymmetric time-varying model of a medium-voltage DCCB arc when interrupted by high current based on a fluid-chemical model involving 16 kinds of species and 46 collision reactions. The transient distributions of electron number density, positive and negative ion number density, net space charge density, axial electric field, axial potential between electrodes, and near-cathode sheath are obtained from the numerical model. The computational results show that the electron density in the arc column increases, then decreases, and then stabilizes during the near-cathode sheath formation process, and the arc column's diameter gradually becomes wider. The 11.14 V–12.33 V drops along the17 μm space charge layer away from the cathode(65.5 k V/m–72.5 k V/m) when the current varies from 20 k A–80 k A.The homogeneous external magnetic field has little effect on the distribution of particles in the near-cathode sheath core,but the electron number density at the near-cathode sheath periphery can increase as the magnetic field increases and the homogeneous external magnetic field will lead to arc diffusion. The validity of the numerical model can be proven by comparison with the experiment.

低时延CORDIC算法设计与ASIC实现

传统流水线CORDIC(Coordinate Rotation Digital Computer,CORDIC)算法精度不高,输出延时较大,并且需要依靠剩余角度计算进行旋转方向的判断,占用较大的资源。针对以上问题,本文采用角度二极化重编码方法消除剩余角度计算,通过折叠角度区间将角度映射于区间[0,π/4]。结合查找表以及合并迭代技术,减少角度计算的迭代次数和硬件单元,降低输出时延,只需要3个周期就能完成CORDIC计算。使用结果重映射方法完成正弦和余弦的全象限实现。寄存器资源消耗为传统算法的35.37%,输出时延减少85%。基于180nm CMOS工艺,完成CORDIC算法的ASIC实现。正弦和余弦的平均绝对误差分别为2.5472×10^(-6)、1.9396×10^(-6),相比较于传统CORDIC算法,精度提升一个数量级。

基于MSPA-MCR-CIRCUIT的山西省运城市景观生态网络构建

山西省运城市位于黄河中下游三省交界处,其景观要素成分复杂,对运城景观生态网络斑块与廊道的研究有利于黄河生态系统稳定性的保护。基于形态空间格局理论(MSPA)确定连通性强的核心斑块,识别核心生态源地,以最小累计阻力模型(MCR)为基础,叠加7种阻力因子构建综合阻力面,根据重力模型划分生态廊道等级。以基于电路理论(CIRCUIT)的Linkage Mapper工具识别生态夹点和障碍点作为生态节点,综合构建源地(面)-廊道(线)-节点(点)的运城市景观生态网络。结果表明:1)运城市核心生态源地有9处,综合重力模型和实际建设需求划分13条重要生态廊道和10条一般生态廊道,识别出关键生态节点17个,一般生态节点34个;2)现有重要生态廊道集中于运城南部,南北方向生态联系较弱,可优先加强贯穿稷山县、新绛县、闻喜县的重要生态廊道建设;3)MSPA模型与电路理论的综合运用可提升景观生态网络构建的科学性和准确性,有利于确定生态修复关键区域,为生态修复项目的布局提供有力支撑。

Design of Cold-Junction Compensation and Disconnection Detection Circuits of Various Thermocouples and Implementation of Multi-Channel Interfaces Using Them-A Secondary Publication

Cold-junction compensation(CJC)and disconnection detection circuit design of various thermocouples(TC)and multi-channel TC interface circuits were designed.The CJC and disconnection detection circuit consists of a CJC semiconductor device,an instrumentation amplifier(IA),two resistors,and a diode for disconnection detection.Based on the basic circuit,a multi-channel interface circuit was also implemented.The CJC was implemented using compensation semiconductor and IA,and disconnection detection was detected by using two resistors and a diode so that IA input voltage became-0.42 V.As a result of the experiment using R-type TC,the error of the designed circuit was reduced from 0.14 mV to 3μV after CJC in the temperature range of 0°C to 1400°C.In addition,it was confirmed that the output voltage of IA was saturated from 88 mV to-14.2 V when TC was disconnected from normal.The output voltage of the designed circuit was 0 V to 10 V in the temperature range of 0°C to 1400°C.The results of the 4-channel interface experiment using R-type TC were almost identical to the CJC and disconnection detection results for each channel.The implemented multi-channel interface has a feature that can be applied equally to E,J,K,T,R,and S-type TCs by changing the terminals of CJC semiconductor devices and adjusting the IA gain.

GEM探测器多通道前端读出ASIC设计

为满足高效率、高分辨率、高通量二维位置灵敏中子探测器的需求,设计了基于GF 0.18μm工艺的32通道GEM探测器前端读出ASIC数模混合芯片。针对GEM探测器输出的信号特点,设计了灵敏电荷放大电路、成形电路、甄别器电路等模拟电路以及刻度信号配置电路、译码器电路等数字电路。测试结果表明:ASIC最高计数率可达10^(7)s^(-1),前放电路具有较好的积分线性度。

黄芪丹参配伍调控ASIC1a/CaMKⅡδ信号抑制酸性微环境中心肌细胞焦亡

目的探讨黄芪丹参配伍对乳酸诱导的酸性微环境中心肌细胞焦亡损伤的保护作用及基于酸敏感离子通道1a(ASIC1a)/钙离子-钙调蛋白依赖性激酶Ⅱδ(CaMKⅡδ)信号通路的调控机制。方法采用Lactate刺激H9C2心肌细胞建立pH 6.5酸性微环境细胞损伤模型。分为正常对照组、模型组、黄芪丹参提取物(HQ)组、HQ+ASIC激动剂Nocistatin组和ASIC抑制剂NS383阳性药对照组。采用CCK-8法测定心肌细胞活力,流式细胞术检测心肌细胞凋亡,免疫荧光检测ASIC1a表达,qPCR分析NLRP3、Caspase-1、IL-1β及GSDMD mRNA表达,Western blot检测ASIC1a、CaMKⅡδ、NLRP3、Caspase-1、Cleaved Caspase-1、GSDMD及GSDME-N蛋白的表达。结果在pH 6.5酸性环境中,心肌细胞活力显著降低(P<0.01),细胞凋亡明显增加(P<0.01),NLRP3、Caspase-1、IL-1β及GSDMD mRNA表达明显增加(P<0.01),ASIC1a、CaMKⅡδ、NLRP3、Caspase-1、Cleaved Caspase-1、GSDMD及GSDME-N蛋白表达明显增加(P<0.01)。60μg·mL-1 HQ可显著促进pH6.5酸性微环境中心肌细胞活力(P<0.01),抑制心肌细胞凋亡(P<0.01),下调NLRP3、Caspase-1、IL-1β、GSDMD mRNA和ASIC1a、CaMKⅡδ、NLRP3、Caspase-1、Cleaved Caspase-1、GSDMD及GSDME-N蛋白表达(P<0.01)。并且HQ的以上效应可被ASIC激动剂Nocistatin逆转。结论黄芪丹参配伍可下调ASIC1a/CaMKⅡδ信号抑制酸性微环境下NLRP3炎症小体介导的心肌细胞焦亡。

集成ASIC补偿电路的高温动态MEMS压力传感器

随着工业技术的进步,高温高动态压力传感器的应用需求显著增加。提出一种集成专用补偿电路的高动态硅压阻式微电子机械系统(Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems,MEMS)压力传感器,进行压力敏感芯片的结构设计和加工工艺设计,并对压力传感器进行封装和温度补偿电路设计。多层绝缘体上硅(Silicon On Insulator,SOI)材料能够使传感器在高温环境下正常工作。无引线的封装方式可有效提升传感器的频响性能。传感器后端集成了桥阻式专用集成电路(Application Specific Integrated Circuits,ASIC),能够显著减小传感器的体积,同时提升传感器整体性能。该MEMS传感器通过自动压力测试系统进行性能试验,结果表明MEMS压力传感器经过补偿后能够实现较高的线性度、稳定的零点输出特性以及理想的动态输出特性。

Emerging MoS_(2)Wafer-Scale Technique for Integrated Circuits

As an outstanding representative of layered materials,molybdenum disulfide(MoS_(2))has excellent physical properties,such as high carrier mobility,stability,and abundance on earth.Moreover,its reasonable band gap and microelectronic compatible fabrication characteristics makes it the most promising candidate in future advanced integrated circuits such as logical electronics,flexible electronics,and focal-plane photodetector.However,to realize the all-aspects application of MoS_(2),the research on obtaining high-quality and large-area films need to be continuously explored to promote its industrialization.Although the MoS_(2)grain size has already improved from several micrometers to sub-millimeters,the high-quality growth of wafer-scale MoS_(2)is still of great challenge.Herein,this review mainly focuses on the evolution of MoS_(2)by including chemical vapor deposition,metal–organic chemical vapor deposition,physical vapor deposition,and thermal conversion technology methods.The state-of-the-art research on the growth and optimization mechanism,including nucleation,orientation,grain,and defect engineering,is systematically summarized.Then,this review summarizes the wafer-scale application of MoS_(2)in a transistor,inverter,electronics,and photodetectors.Finally,the current challenges and future perspectives are outlined for the wafer-scale growth and application of MoS_(2).