This paper presents a highly linear second-order, tunable bandpass filter (BPF) based on low-Gm operational transconductance amplifiers (OTAs) to be used in a single-frequency bioimpedance analysis (SFBIA) system. The center frequency of the proposed...
This paper presents an ultra-low-power, inverter-based, universal Gm-C filter capable of operating in multiple modes: voltage, current, transconductance, and trans-resistance. The proposed filter features orthogonal tunability of the center frequency...
This paper presents the design, simulation, prototyping, and measurement results of a digitally tunable fourth order Gm-C low-pass filter (LPF) for multi-standard radio receivers. The LPF cut-off frequency can be tunned by digitally selecting the tra...
A low-power, low-voltage universal multi-mode Gm-C filter using a 180 nm TSMC technology node is presented in this paper. The proposed filter employs only three transconductance operational amplifiers (OTAs) operating in the sub-threshold region with...
In this article, a low-power low-intermediate-frequency (Low-IF) receiver front-end is presented for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) body area network (BAN) applications. The receiver employs an input matching network, an inductorless self-biased inverter...
This paper presents a low-power fully integrated sine signal generator for on-chip bioimpedance spectroscopy applications. The circuit is based on a relaxation oscillator, which generates a triangular signal, followed by a sixth-order Gm-C bandpass f...
This paper presents a wideband approach for L5 and S-band integer-N phase-locked loop (PLL) targeting Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) applications. A reference spur reduction technique using a
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A bootstrapping technique used to increase the intrinsic voltage gain of a bulk-driven MOS transistor is described in this paper. The proposed circuit incorporates a capacitor and a cutoff transistor to be connected to the gate terminal of a bulk-dri...
A design strategy for the synthesis of high-selectivity/low-order analog filters in Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) technology for very high frequency (VHF) applications is presented. The methodology for the reconstitution of a given t...
A highly reconfigurable open-loop analog baseband circuitry with programmable gain, bandwidth and filter order are proposed for integrated linear frequency modulated continuous wave (LFMCW) radar receivers in this paper. This analog baseband chain al...
In this paper, we examine the effect of changing the temperature points on MEMS-based inertial sensor random error. We collect static data under different temperature points using a MEMS-based inertial sensor mounted inside a thermal chamber. Rigorou...
Outdoor and indoor atmospheric pollution is one of the major problems that humanity continues to face. As a mitigation pathway, numerous technologies have been developed for air purification, including the use of fibrous filters. In this study, the p...
This paper presents a fully integrated Gm–C low pass filter (LPF) based on a current steering Gm reduction-tuning technique, specifically designed to operate as the output stage of a SoC lock-in amplifier. To validate this proposal, a first-ord...
A novel Gm-C structure of a second-order continuous-time filter is proposed that allows for the independent control of the filter’s natural frequency (ω0) and quality factor (Q). The structure consists of two capacitors and four transcond...
This paper presents the first low noise complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) terahertz (THz) imager based on source modulation and in-pixel high-Q filtering. The 31 × 31...
To satisfy the requirements of channel-type ultra-low penetration air (ULPA) filters for high filtration efficiency, low pressure drop, and good corrugation processability, a three-layer composite filter medium with a bast-fiber surface layer/glass w...
Seed weight represents a critical yield-associated quantitative trait in soybean (Glycine max) and is governed by polygenic regulatory networks. Although several seed-weight-related genes have been functionally characterized, the interactome of the m...
Al2O3 and MgO composite (Al2O3/MgO) films were rapidly deposited at low temperatures using filtered cathode vacuum arc (FCVA) technology, aiming to achieve good barrier properties for flexible organic light emitting diodes (OLED) thin-film encapsulat...
This paper presents a low-power continuous-time delta-sigma (CT-DS) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for use in high-sensitivity automotive-grade sub-1 GHz receivers in emerging wireless sensors network applications. The proposed ADC employs a third...
This paper presents a new approach based on the use of a Current Steering (CS) technique for the design of fully integrated Gm–C Low Pass Filters (LPF) with sub-Hz to kHz tunable cut-off frequencies and an enhanced power-area-dynamic range trade-off....
A novel medium consisting of iron oxide-coated porous ceramsite (modified ceramsite) was investigated for NO removal under thermophilic conditions in this study. We used a surface coating method with FeCl3·6H2O as the modifier. When ceramsite was cal...
With the wide application of UAVs in modern intelligent warfare as well as in civil fields, the demand for C-UAS technology is increasingly urgent. Traditional detection methods have many limitations in dealing with “low, slow, and small”...
This paper presents a low power wideband dB-linear analog baseband (ABB) circuit for a millimeter-wave (mmW) wireless receiver in 40 nm CMOS technology. The proposed ABB system consists of a multi-stage variable gain amplifier (VGA) and a low-pass fi...
To improve the low deposition rate of atomic layer deposition (ALD), we introduced filtered cathodic vacuum arc (FCVA) technology for the high-rate deposition of Al2O3 films. The FCVA-Al2O3 process achieved a deposition rate of 15 nm/min, which is ap...
Foam acidization has unique advantages such as low damage, low filtration, low friction, high efficiency, excellent retardation, and fast liquid discharge rate, which is suitable for stimulation and reconstruction of low-pressure oil and gas reservoi...
It has been shown that tangential inlet return cyclones are commonly used for inlet air filtration of off-road vehicle engines. The wear of the engine elements, and thus their durability, is determined by the efficiency and accuracy of the inlet air...