We report on the design of an attached guard ring (AGR) and a floating guard ring (FGR) in a planar separate absorption, grading, charge, and multiplication In0.53Ga0.47As/InP avalanche photodiode to prevent premature edge breakdowns. The depths of t...
In this study, the design and fabrication of AZO/n-Si Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) with hydrogen plasma treatment on silicon surface and AlxOx guard ring were presented. The Si surface exhibited less interface defects after the cleaning process fol...
In this contribution, we explored the interplay of guard ring (GR) configuration and isolation structures, as well as irradiation effects, which all together create a rich landscape of phenomena such as self-induced signals (“ghosts”) in...
Silicon surface barrier detectors (SSBDs) are normally used to detect high-energy particles due to their excellent properties. For better charge collection efficiency (CCE), the SSBD device should be operated at higher reverse voltages, but this can...
The resolution of InGaAs FPA detectors is degraded by the electrical crosstalk, which is especially severe in high–density FPAs. We propose a guard-hole structure to suppress the electrical crosstalk in a planar-type 640 × 512 15 μm In...
This study presents a noncontact electrocardiogram (ECG) measurement system to replace conventional ECG electrode pads during ECG measurement. The proposed noncontact electrode design comprises a surface guard ring, the optimal input resistance, a gr...
For low-energy rare-isotope beam experiments, a large-area quadrant silicon pad sensor (5 × 5 cm2) has been developed for the TexAT active target system. Unlike finely segmented sensors such as small-scale pad or strip sensors, the operational...
This study presents a simulation-based design of a silicon single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) optimized for picosecond-resolved photon detection. Utilizing COMSOL Multiphysics, we implement a dead-space-aware impact ionization model to accurately c...
We present robust pixel design methodologies for a vertical avalanche photodiode-based CMOS image sensor, taking account of three critical practical factors: (i) “guard-ring-free” pixel isolation layout, (ii) device characteristics &ldquo...
This paper presents a cost-effective sensor system for mattresses that can classify the sleeping posture of an individual and prevent pressure ulcers. This system applies projected capacitive sensing to the field of health care. The charge time (CT)...
Dark current represents a fundamental limiting factor in photodiode performance, establishing the noise floor and constraining detectivity in low-light applications. This comprehensive literature review examines publications covering the physical mec...
Recently, eco-friendly energy conversion policies have been being promoted through de-nuclearization and de-coal. For this purpose, a super grid should be built to optimize sustainable renewable energy resources such as solar and wind power. Accordin...
This paper outlines the protocols, methods, and technological steps used to manufacture perovskite semiconductor radiation detectors and compares them with those used in the manufacture of more traditional semiconductor materials, such as Si, HPGe, C...
This study addresses the need for dark-current control and stable current response in planar high-purity germanium (HPGe) detectors for low-energy X-ray detection. A device fabrication strategy based on the coupled optimization of near-surface treatm...
Fully Depleted Monolithic Active Pixel Sensors (FD-MAPS) represent an appealing alternative to hybrid detectors for radiation imaging applications. We have recently demonstrated the feasibility of FD-MAPS based on a commercial 110 nm CMOS technology,...
Optimized vertical heterojunction rectifiers with a diameter of 100 µm, consisting of sputter-deposited p-type NiO forming a p–n junction with thick (10 µm) Ga2O3 drift layers grown by halide vapor phase epitaxy (HVPE) on (001) Sn-doped (1019 cm−3) β...
The fidelity of replication, especially in the presence of DNA damage, is essential for the proper function of cells. Mutations that inactivate genes involved in DNA damage repair or bypass are enriched in several types of cancer cells. Thus, it is i...
Highly sensitive ultraviolet (UV) photodetectors are highly desired for industrial and scientific applications. However, the responsivity of silicon photodiodes in the UV wavelength band is relatively low due to high-density Si/SiO2 interface states....
GaN vertical PiN diodes with different anode thicknesses were fabricated on three native GaN wafers with the same p-layer doping concentrations, and planar hybrid edge termination. The breakdown behavior in terms of the breakdown voltage and the elec...
Conformity assessment refers to activities undertaken to check whether some product, service or process meets certain criteria and specifications given by internationally accepted standards. The decision on whether a property of interest is aligned w...
A spherical joint is a commonly used mechanical hinge with the advantages of compact structure and good flexibility, and it becomes a key component in many types of equipment, such as parallel mechanisms, industrial robots, and automobiles. Real-time...
Ga2O3 heterojunction rectifiers have emerged as a novel candidate for various power conversion applications by using NiO as the solution on the p-type side. In this work, the optimized design of high-breakdown (1–7 kV), vertical geometry NiO/Ga...
Edge termination techniques play a crucial role in enhancing the breakdown voltage (BV) and managing electric field distribution in GaN-based power devices. This review explores six key termination methods—field plate (FP), mesa, bevel, trench,...
This work presents two radiation-hard LDO regulators (one with PMOS and the other with NMOS power transistor) implemented in a standard 180 nm CMOS technology by X-Fab, delivering a programmable voltage output (1 V, 1.2 V or 1.8 V) with up to 20 mA l...
To cope with the much narrower ESD design window in 28 nm CMOS technology, a novel diode-triggered silicon-controlled rectifier with an extra discharge path (EDP-DTSCR) for ESD protection is proposed in this paper. Compared with the traditional DTSCR...
RING-finger-type ubiquitin E3 ligase Constitutively Photomorphogenic 1 (COP1) and floral integrators such as FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT), TWIN SISTER OF FT (TSF) and SUPPRESSOR OF OVEREXPRESSION OF CONSTANS1 (SOC1) have been identified as regulators of st...
Micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) gas flowmeters are innovative devices that use microfabrication technology to measure gas flow with high precision and sensitivity. With MEMS technology, flow measurement can now be performed more accurately and...
Cashmere is recognized as one of the most valuable natural fibers due to its softness, fineness, and valuable properties. However, the production of fine cashmere yarns remains technically challenging due to the intrinsic variability of fiber charact...
A new method is proposed for determining the test surface of steel rebar in concrete during polarization measurements of corrosion rate of reinforcement using the method of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy. The methodology was based on the orig...
The naturally occurring radionuclides (radium-226, thorium-232, potassium-40 and radon-222) were investigated in the alkaline rocks of Abu Khuruq Ring, southern Eastern Desert, Egypt. A high-resolution germanium detector was used for the detection of...
Electrostatic signals in pneumatic conveying depend on solids mass flow rate, air velocity, particle distribution and material, complicating direct estimation. This study classified five nominal solids mass flow rates (0.1–10 g/s) for wheat flo...
This paper presents a process-controlled study of illumination engineering in single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) fabricated in a 110 nm standard CMOS image sensor (CIS) technology. Front-illuminated (FI) and back-illuminated (BI) SPADs were imple...
The tripartite-motif protein 56 (TRIM56) is a RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligase whose functions were recently beginning to be unveiled. While the physiological role(s) of TRIM56 remains unclear, emerging evidence suggests this protein participates in hos...
In this paper, we carried out a comprehensive study and optimization of implementing p-NiO in the β-Ga2O3 based diodes, including Schottky barrier diode (SBD) with p-NiO guard ring (GR), p-NiO/β-Ga2O3 heterojunction (HJ) barrier Schottky (HJBS) diode...
The orchid genus Brachystele Schltr. (Orchidoideae, Cranichideae, Spiranthinae) comprises 20 species distributed from Mexico to Argentina, with 10 species found in Brazil. Anatomical studies of Orchidoideae Lindl. have been scarce, and the anatomy an...
This experimental work presents the results of measurements of thermal conductivity λ and convection heat transfer coefficient h on regular structure PLA and aluminium foams with low density ratio (~0.15), carried out with a TCP (thermal condu...
Capacitive sensors are widely used in industrial applications, such as CNC machine tools, where reliable positioning in the micrometer range with nanometer accuracy is required. Hence, these sensors are operated in harsh industrial environments. The...